Technology Risk Associate, Assurance - Malawi

Technology Risk Associate, Assurance – Malawi

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too.

Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

The opportunity

This role is ideal for an early-career professional who wants to build a career at the intersection of finance, technology, audit and risk. It is a strong opportunity for someone who is curious about how technology supports business, financial reporting and risk management. You will gain practical exposure to IT audit, technology controls, business processes and client-facing assurance work while learning from experienced professionals and working on diverse client portfolios across industries.

Your key responsibilities

• Use accounting, finance, audit and business process knowledge to understand risks across financial reporting processes and supporting applications.
• Assist in internal controls and technology risk engagements by performing control walkthroughs, evidence review, and testing of design and operating effectiveness.
• Support testing of IT application controls, automated controls, interfaces, IPE/key reports, and configurable controls within enterprise applications such as SAP or similar systems.
• Document process understanding, control narratives, test procedures, test results, exceptions, and remediation follow-ups in line with engagement methodology and quality expectations.
• Support the identification of control gaps, deficiencies and improvement opportunities, and communicate observations clearly to senior team members.
• Engage with client contacts, internal teams, IT teams and business process owners to obtain evidence and clarify control operation, with guidance from senior team members where required.
• Prepare accurate and complete workpapers, trackers, status updates, and supporting documentation within agreed timelines.
• Execute assigned tasks with growing independence, perform self-review, seek timely guidance, raise issues promptly and contribute to high-quality engagement delivery.
• Keep developing awareness of business, accounting, audit, technology and regulatory developments relevant to IT risk and controls.

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• Professional curiosity and willingness to ask thoughtful questions.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Works effectively with engagement teams and client stakeholders.
• Comfortable documenting work clearly and accurately.
• Learns new systems quickly.
• Manages assigned tasks within agreed timelines.

Qualifications and requirements

• Required
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Accounting, Computer Science, Business Information Systems, Audit, Risk Management or a related field.
• Strong analytical, documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to learn new systems and work with data, processes and controls.
• Preferred
• Exposure to IT audit, internal controls, technology risk, SAP or other enterprise systems.
• Studying towards CISA or another relevant professional certification.

What we offer you

At EY, you will develop future-focused skills, gain exposure to diverse clients and industries, and build a meaningful career within a globally connected professional services network. You will grow your expertise in technology assurance, risk and governance while working as part of high-performing teams and building client-facing confidence.

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