Technology Assurance Senior Consultant (Japanese Speaking)

About the role

EY Technology Assurance provides independent assurance and risk advisory services on information technology, systems, processes and controls supporting business operations and financial reporting. As a Japanese-speaking Senior Consultant, you will deliver end-to-end Technology Assurance engagements, interact directly with Japanese clients, lead key workstreams and mentor junior team members. The role is based at McKinley Hill, Taguig City.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and execute Technology Assurance and IT risk engagements with Managers and Senior Managers.
• Own assigned workstreams, including planning, execution, documentation and issue resolution.
• Serve as a key contact for Japanese clients and stakeholders, communicating in Japanese and English.
• Review audit working papers, risk assessments and deliverables prepared by Associates.
• Apply EY methodologies for IT controls, risk assessment, control testing, remediation and reporting.
• Identify control gaps and risks, and recommend improvements to clients.
• Coach and give performance feedback to junior team members.
• Support engagement management, timelines, deliverable tracking and quality assurance.
• Collaborate with offshore and onshore EY teams across regions.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering or a related field.
• Relevant experience in Technology Assurance, IT Audit, IT Risk or related consulting roles.
• Prior experience as IT Auditor, Technology Risk Consultant, IT Compliance Analyst, Information Security Consultant or similar.
• Fluent Japanese (reading, writing, speaking and comprehension); JLPT N3-N1 preferred.
• Willingness to work onsite at McKinley Hill, Taguig City, and to work extended hours during peak periods.

Required skills

• Understanding of IT controls, IT audit concepts and assurance methodologies.
• Ability to lead tasks independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Analytical, documentation and critical thinking skills.
• Stakeholder communication and presentation skills.
• Mentoring ability and a proactive, quality-focused mindset.