Manager - Business Assurance & Advisory Services - Tech Risk - Assurance

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Manager / Senior Manager - Business Assurance & Advisory

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The opportunity
​As our Manager / Senior Manager, Business Assurance & Advisory, you will have a strong background in Project Management Risks, Risks and Controls, Business Process, and IT General Controls. This role requires a deep understanding of SOX and other relevant compliance frameworks, as well as the ability to work collaboratively with clients and internal teams.

This role can be performed from any of our EY offices across Australia. Our roles can potentially be adjusted to work flexibly with reduced hours. Please speak with us about potential options.

Your key responsibilities

• Leading the execution of Assurance and Assurance Advisory services around risk assessment, controls evaluation, and compliance initiatives.
• Managing teams to deliver Business Process / IT Assurance / Audit engagements - including the execution of evaluating and design of controls in support of external and internal audits as well as Program Assurance engagements 
• Assisting in the preparation and review of reports for clients and other stakeholders
• Nurturing client relationships to achieve service expectations, deliverables and outcomes
• Opportunities to develop skills in emerging technology risk areas, such as AI, Blockchain and Cyber Security
• Partnering with internal and external teams, addressing compliance, financial and operational risk, and assessing current state internal controls and frameworks in order to mitigate current and emerging risks  
• Working effectively across multiple internal and external teams, building strong relationships across Consulting and Assurance teams and with Clients 
• Ensure client deliverables are on time and to the standard expected by the client and engagement partner/principal 

 What we look for 

• A passion for Assurance and Assurance Advisory 
• One or more of the following or equivalent +6 years of experience in providing Assurance or Assurance Advisory over Risk and Controls (Business Process and/or IT General Controls), Program and Project Risk Management services, Regulatory Compliance (e.g. Privacy, SoCI Act, ESG, SOX, Spam Act), Controls transformation.
• Practical and solution-oriented approach to assess new technology, and evaluate and advise on impact, risk and remediation    
• High level communication and engagement skills, including exceptional report writing abilities  
• Strong business acumen, commercially focused attitude  
• Inspiring leadership capability with the motivation to develop others, build high performing teams and effectively delegate with appropriate levels of support  
• Excellent project management skills including ability to lead fieldwork  
• Canberra - Current Australian security clearance, or the ability to obtain one is required for the Canberra office. Please note, Australian citizenship is required to obtain an Australian Government security clearance.

Ideally, you’ll also have the skills and attributes below but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn. 

• A Bachelor or Master’s degree qualification in Business, Finance, Accounting, Technology, or a related field.

• Professional accreditations and qualifications will also be considered favourably (CPA, CISA, CA, CIA, CISM, CISSP, CBCP, CIPP)  

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences ey.com/au/careerdevelopment
• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy. 

• A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/au/benefits     

Acknowledgement of Country
EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at ey.com/en_au/careers/indigenous

 Diversity, equity, and inclusiveness (DE&I) are core to who we are, how we work and how we live our values. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at contactrecruitment@au.ey.com or +61 3 8650 7788 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.  

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EY | Building a better working world 

Our preferred applicant will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third-party provider. 

© 2025 Ernst & Young Australia. A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited. All Rights Reserved. Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.