Risk Consulting - Digital Risk -Staff - ACCA

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Risk Consulting – Digital Risk – Staff (ACCA):

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We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. 

Join EY and help to build a better working world. 

About Global Delivery Services

Global Delivery Services refers to EY's worldwide network of service delivery centers. The GDS team plays an important role in EY’s strategy by ensuring effective support to EY’s growth agenda.

Our journey started in 2002 with approximately 200 people. Today we stand at 80,000+ professionals in ten locations around the world. We operate in Argentina, China, Hungary, India, Philippines, Poland, Sri Lanka, Mexico, Spain and the United Kingdom.

Client service is focused on providing Consulting, Assurance, Tax, Strategy & Transactions, and Knowledge support to our clients around the world. The teams enable account teams worldwide to provide seamless, high-quality, value-added support, helping deliver exceptional client service.

Enablement Services provides cost-effective, high-skilled, and innovative services to support EY’s global and local enablement teams. Markets, BMC, AWS, Finance and Accounting, Risk Management, Procurement, People Shared Services, IT Service Delivery and IT Global Infrastructure services, are among the services offered by Enablement Services.

Our innovation specialists serve the GDS Client Service and Enablement Services teams, along with Service Lines, Core Business Services and Sectors. The team brings the desired environment, technologies and skilled teams together for facilitation, rapid prototyping and innovative thinking. The competencies offered include analytics, digital, user experience, mobile technology, infrastructure, Microsoft technologies and open innovation.

The Opportunity

We are expanding our Digital Risk team and are looking for Staff with ACCA qualification with strong accounting and finance fundamentals, and interest in SOX, Internal Audit, IT Internal Controls and Technology Risk.

Professionals in this role are expected to support Digital Risk engagements by combining finance and accounting knowledge with risks related to technology in the performance of assessments, audits, reviews, and implementations. They will assist in understanding business processes, evaluating IT general controls and IT application controls, documenting walkthroughs, testing control design and operating effectiveness, and preparing high-quality workpapers and client-ready deliverables under supervision.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Apply accounting, finance, audit, and business process knowledge to understand risks across financial reporting processes and supporting applications.
• Assist in IT SOX, 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, Oracle, 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.
• Identify control gaps, deficiencies, and improvement opportunities, and communicate observations clearly to seniors and engagement teams.
• Coordinate with client stakeholders, internal audit teams, IT teams, and business process owners to obtain evidence and clarify control operation.
• Prepare accurate and complete workpapers, trackers, status updates, and supporting documentation within agreed timelines.
• Demonstrate ownership of assigned tasks, perform self-review, seek timely guidance, and contribute to high-quality engagement delivery.
• Stay current with business, accounting, audit, technology, and regulatory developments relevant to IT risk and controls.
• You will be responsible for executing tasks with increasing autonomy, applying sound judgment within defined parameters, and contributing to team outcomes. You are expected to demonstrate initiative, resolve routine issues independently, and support junior colleagues.
• You will anticipate and identify risks within engagement and share any issues with senior members of the team.
• In line with EY commitment to quality, you'll confirm that work is of high quality and is reviewed by the next-level reviewer.

Skills and attributes for success

• You will leverage your accounting, finance, audit, and controls knowledge to support IT risk and internal controls engagements, while building hands-on experience across ITGC, ITAC, SOX, internal audit, and technology-enabled business processes.
• You should demonstrate strong analytical thinking, documentation discipline, attention to detail, professional curiosity, and the ability to collaborate effectively with global teams and client stakeholders.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• ACCA (qualified) with exposure to Audit & Assurance, Financial Reporting, and Risk Management
• Understanding of financial reporting (IFRS), processes, and business flows
• Ability to link financial risks with IT systems and controls
• Understanding of IT Risk and Compliance and Knowledge of audit methodology
• Excellent communication, documentation and report writing skills.
• Effective organization and time management skills with the ability to work under pressure and adhere to project deadlines. 
• Integrity within a professional environment.

Additionally, good to have

• Knowledge of business processes such as procure-to-pay, order-to-cash, record-to-report, fixed assets, inventory, or financial close, etc.
• Strong MS Excel, documentation, communication, and report writing skills.
• Internship in a relevant technology domain will be an added advantage

Ideally, you’ll also have

• 60% and above in current degree with no active backlog.
• Proactiveness, Eagerness to learn, embrace diverse perspectives, who value differences, and team inclusively to build safety and trust.  

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

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

To help create an equitable and inclusive experience during the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible about any disability-related adjustments or accommodations you may need.

Our Commitment: As a commitment, we persistently endeavour to embody our values, fulfil our purpose, and champion inclusiveness. Our dedication is to cultivate EY into an environment where diverse perspectives are celebrated, creating a supportive atmosphere for individuals to authentically be themselves and contribute their utmost.

Professional Development: From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe in continuous learning. We offer opportunities to build new skills, take on leadership roles, and connect and grow through mentorship.

People and Culture: In our dynamic workplace, diversity, equity, and inclusiveness are ingrained in our culture. We're united by a commitment to create an environment where every individual's differences are valued, practices are equitable, fostering a sense of belonging. Our shared values include integrity, respect, teaming, inclusiveness, energy, enthusiasm, courage to lead, and building relationships based on doing the right thing.

Benefits: Embark on a transformative career journey with us and indulge in a suite of premium benefits, encompassing exclusive health and wellness packages, enticing rewards, and cutting-edge learning opportunities that empower you to continually grow and excel in your professional and personal development.

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Successful candidates advance to a competency-based interview. If mutual interest persists, a job offer awaits.

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