PwC

The Programme

A key part of our purpose is building trust in society. We provide decision makers with information they can trust and give our clients confidence in an unpredictable world. We use cutting-edge technology to provide market-leading services for our clients, both in person and virtually.  

At PwC, we recognize the importance of IT Risk Services as a key enabler in organizations.

Our digital trust professionals work closely with large ERP systems such as SAP, as well as the business, compliance, audit and risk functions to help businesses meet their objectives by managing and optimizing risks through the use of technology.  

We offer a three-year graduate programme, during which you will receive continuous theoretical and practical on-site training and valuable real business work experience.  

We’re looking for talented, business ‘tech-savvy’, curious and skilled graduates who can bring new ideas and a fresh approach to IT Risk Services. 

What You Will Do

You’ll have the opportunity to work with a variety of clients, industries and technologies.  

You’ll need to be a people person, tenacious and resilient. You’ll have exposure to contacts such as financial controllers, heads of IT or finance directors. You’ll be part of a team, taking real responsibility for the work you do.  

The type of work we perform includes:  

• Reviewing or implementing SAP risks and controls.
• This could take the form of:
  • SAP Business Process Control review or implementation.
  • SAP security review or implementation.
  • Review of IT general controls.
  • Pre- and post-implementation system reviews.
  • Governance, Risk and Compliance reviews.
  • SAP IT Audits.
  • SAP Data Analytics. 

Your responsibilities on these projects will include:  

• Applying internal control principles and business/technical knowledge including information technology general controls and application controls; financial reporting concepts; working experience applying professional skepticism skills.
• Leading the adaption work programme and practice aids, as well as performing assessments, using PwC’s proprietary or other relevant tools to evaluate controls, security, SOD, and potential for optimization.
• Exhibiting project management skills, including developing project plans, budgets, and deliverable schedules.
• Creating a positive environment, monitoring workloads of the team while meeting client expectations, and respecting the work-life quality of team members. This includes providing candid, meaningful feedback in a timely manner and keeping leadership informed of progress.
• Interacting with clients on solutions and executing projects on client engagements, forming client relationships and demonstrating an understanding of the client's business. 

Required Skills and Abilities

Currently pursuing an honors degree in one of the following disciplines:  

• Computer Science;  
• BCom (IS), or Accounting;  
• BSc IT;
• Management accounting;
• Internal Auditing;
• Business Science;
• Risk Management;
• Engineering. 

A special interest in SAP will be advantageous.   

The PwC Professional is our global leadership development framework.

It outlines the capabilities that we look for in all our people—from associate to partner level —that will help us to thrive as purpose-led and values-driven leaders.  

We look for and develop these qualities in all our people:  

How I lead and deliver value as a PwC Professional:  

• Inspire - I understand my impact and people want to work with me.
• Empower - I coach and work side by side with others.
• Evolve - I grow as a person and guide PwC into the future.
• Champions - I commit to quality, integrity and inclusive behavior.
• Builds - I apply a business mindset to my work to increase PwC’s success.
• Delivers - I collaborate across PwC to deliver quality and distinctive client experiences. 

About Us:

We’re one of the world’s leading professional services organizations.

Our purpose is to build trust in society and solve important problems.  

We’re a network of firms in 149 countries with more than 370,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, advisory and tax services.