Location
Riyadh
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About the Role
During your tenure as an Associate in Tech Assurance, you will demonstrate and develop your capabilities in various areas of IT assurance and risk management. You will execute risk-based assessments and control testing engagements, participate in client walkthroughs, and support various auditing and reporting assignments. This role provides an opportunity to work closely with senior team members, develop your understanding of regional IT regulations, and contribute to a collaborative team culture.
Responsibilities
- Execute risk-based assessments and control testing engagements, including General IT Controls (GITC) and IT Application Controls (ITAC).
- Participate in client walkthroughs to understand IT environments, systems, and processes.
- Participate in Third-Party Assurance reporting assignments, including SOC 1 (ISAE 3402) and SOC 2 reporting across diverse industries.
- Support SOX audits by evaluating IT controls over financial reporting.
- Execute testing of IT infrastructure, ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle), and business applications.
- Document control assessments, testing results, and findings in line with the company’s methodology.
- Assist in the development and implementation of remediation plans for control deficiencies.
- Draft and tailor proposals and RFP responses.
- Assist in preparing client deliverables, reports, and presentations.
- Maintain an attitude of continuous learning and demonstrate initiative in building technical knowledge.
- Work closely with senior team members to deliver high-quality services within timelines and budget.
- Contribute to an inclusive and collaborative team culture by supporting colleagues and sharing knowledge.
Leadership Capabilities
- Delivers Quality and Risk Excellence: Pays attention to detail and ensures that all work meets the company’s quality standards.
- Builds Relationships: Collaborates effectively with team members and communicates openly and respectfully with clients.
- Drives Continuous Improvement: Seeks feedback and proactively improves knowledge and performance.
- Acts with Integrity: Upholds professional ethics, confidentiality, and compliance with the company’s Code of Conduct.
- Demonstrates Accountability: Takes ownership of assigned tasks and delivers work in a timely and dependable manner.
- Communicates Effectively: Clearly expresses ideas and actively listens to others.
- Embraces Diverse Perspectives: Supports an inclusive team environment and values diverse viewpoints and backgrounds.
- Demonstrates ability to apply AI in an audit context to improve efficiency and quality, including prompt engineering fundamentals and structured problem-solving.
- Exercises professional skepticism when using AI-generated outputs, validating accuracy, completeness, and appropriateness before use in audit documentation/workpapers.
- Understands responsible AI expectations in professional services, including governance/risk considerations, confidentiality and data integrity, and use of firm-approved AI tools (including company-specific tools where applicable).
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, or a related field.
- 1–2 years of relevant experience in IT audit, IT risk, or IT assurance (experience in a professional services or consulting environment is a plus).
- Pursuing or planning to pursue certifications such as CISA, CPA, CIA, or CISSP.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; Arabic is a plus.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with data analytics or audit software is a plus.
- Willingness to travel within the Middle East region as required by engagements.
