This internship is designed to give university students practical exposure to the world of risk advisory and assurance specifically in relation to the financial services sector. Through structured job shadowing, students will gain first-hand insights into how IT systems and internal processes are audited, how data risks are identified and mitigated, and how technology governance is assessed in real-world environments.
Key Learning Areas:
- Introduction to audit methodologies and risk-based approaches
- Understanding IT general controls (ITGCs) and application controls
- Exposure to internal audit procedures and control testing
- Data risk assessment and basic data analytics concepts
- Hands-on experience with audit tools and working papers
- Observing client engagement processes and team collaboration
Responsibilities:
As part of the internship, students will:
- Shadow experienced professionals on live engagements
- Participate in training sessions and workshops
- Assist with research, documentation, and basic execution
- Attend team meetings and internal knowledge-sharing sessions
- Observe and learn about audit planning, fieldwork, and reporting processes
QUALIFICATIONS
University graduate or in their final year of study in: (BCom / BSc / BBSc) or post-graduate degree, specialising in any of the following relevant fields:
- Information Systems/ Informatics;
- Information Technology;
- Actuarial Science;
- Computer/Data Science/Analytics;
- Mathematical Sciences/Statistics;
- (Applied/Financial) Mathematics;
- Quantitative Risk Management;
- (Applied) Statistics; or
The intention to pursue a professional qualification (CFA / FRM / PRM / FIA / FASSA) is advantageous.
Additional skills that would be advantageous:
- Computer Literacy: Office 360 tools.
- Experience in C#, Python, R, or SAS.
- Internal audit.