• Balance work from home with collaborative team connection days
• Promotion opportunity | structured learning and development at all career levels
Grant Thornton Australia is one of the world's leading independently-owned and managed accounting, advisory and consulting firms.
Our culture is underpinned by a commitment to our clients, people and communities, and our promise to ‘Reach for Remarkable’ by providing proven expertise, principled execution, and personalised experience.
In Australia, we’re proud to support the careers of over 1,500 remarkable people. With six offices nationally and partner firms in more than 145 markets, wherever you want to go, we can take you there.
About this role
Our Technology Risk practice is a growing national business responsible for delivering consulting and assurance engagements that deal with security, availability, processing integrity, change management and project/program assurance. Our team works across industries with particular focuses in financial services, technology, public sector and non-for-profit. The team’s overarching purpose is to help our clients to navigate complex technology risks and change management issues in a dynamic business environment.
We are looking for an Associate in our Sydney office who share our passion for client service and values a positive work culture.
Key responsibilities
Our ideal candidate will be responsible for:
With oversight and guidance from a manager, delivering end-to-end client engagements
Understanding clients’ technology environments and utilising specialist knowledge to deliver engagement outcomes
Interviewing users and business unit leaders to understand the ICT operations and the potential risks
Identifying issues and concerns in clients’ ICT processes
Providing recommendations to mediate the risks in ICT processes
On-site delivery of engagements which will include managing client interactions and overseeing junior resources
Working with managers to develop high quality reports and engagement deliverables
Presenting outcomes to clients and internal stakeholders to influence decision-making
Reviewing and quality checking findings and recommendations in the context of the client’s broader business environment
Skills & experience
Our ideal candidate is organised, agile, responsive and passionate about client service. This role will suit a professional with the following background:
Experience in a technology risk role in an assurance or consulting environment
Degree qualified in Technology preferred
Good understanding of technology risks including cyber security, change management, project management and technology general controls
A strong understanding of controls including the ability to create quality testing documentation and perform gap assessments
Experience with controls auditing standards such as SOC-2 and GS 007
A client-centric attitude, with the ability to engage with clients and diverse stakeholder groups across all levels of a client’s businesses
A focus on internal/external outcomes with attention to detail and organisational skills
Natural communicator with the ability to present to clients
Ability to manage multiple projects/assignments at any one time
If you’re interested in this role but don’t feel that you match every single one of our requirements, we would still love to hear from you and explore the unique skillset and attributes that you can bring to the team.
Reach your remarkable
At Grant Thornton we do things differently because we understand that when you strive for better and care about what you do remarkable things are possible. We’re a dynamic and authentic mix of backgrounds, perspectives and ways of thinking. We’re driven by our shared purpose – we care for our people, clients and communities and support them to thrive.
With us, you’ll be exposed to challenging and rewarding opportunities – building your confidence and capabilities at every step. You’ll be supported, motivated and inspired by a team of passionate and caring collaborators and leaders. You’ll be empowered to build a career path that’s tailored to you and encouraged to make a meaningful difference. And we’ll make sure the excellence you deliver and the impact you make is always seen, felt and celebrated.
Remarkable perks that put you first:
Flexible working options to support you achieve a more balanced approach to life, including trialling an optional 9-day fortnight model with 100% pay
Free annual gym membership to help keep you flexible, fit, and healthy
Active employee networks and social committees to get you involved in the things you are passionate about
Family focused support to suit your parental and/or caregiving needs, including 26 weeks parental leave and a parental leave superannuation scheme
Mental health and wellbeing resources and coaching so you look after yourself both inside and out
Funded CA qualification and additional study support classes to foster continuous learning
And many more!
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We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible for anyone who wishes to apply, and we warmly encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders, those in the LGBTQI+ community and individuals who identify as having disability or are neurodivergent. Click here for recruitment support information and to learn more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Grant Thornton.
Should you have questions or require any adaptations or additional support for your individual circumstances so you may perform at your best during the application or recruitment process please contact our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected]
As we provide fair consideration and evaluation to a high volume of applications, we endeavour to provide feedback on your application at the earliest opportunity.
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Level 26, 225 George Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia, 2000
