That Audit Podcast

Discover how EY Africa auditors and leaders are shaping the future of audit through technology, ethics, leadership and personal growth.

Season 2

Our second season of That Audit Podcast invites our listeners to learn more about what an EY auditing career offers, and explore the thoughts and insights our leaders offer into the industry, changing of the profession, work-life balance, career ownership as you grow, EY’s culture, Tech and AI and it’s responsible usage particularly in audit, professional scepticism; mental health and resilience and inclusion and leadership at all levels.

These conversations are important, can be revisited at any point and we encourage the sharing of this content broadly with your peers, and teachers or lecturers on campus. Consider which area of your career journey you could implement some shifts in thinking and approach, and how you can contribute to the profession.  

Together with our hosts: Riyaaz Ameer, Thenjiwe Khatle, Reinhardt Van Dyk and Alison Nkomo, our guests look at the stories behind the numbers and that shape the future with confidence. Tune in now, and check in regularly for new episodes of That Audit Podcast.

Episode 1

EY Africa’s Financial Services Partner, Gail Moshoeshoe explores what excellence, mentorship, and making a lasting impact mean to her, and within our firm and the profession.

Episode 2

The impact of AI on entry-level audit cannot be overstated, continued learning and skills development and ensuring that young auditors are work-ready is what EY Africa’s Assurance Partner, Stephen Ntsoane will unpack.

Episode 3

EY Africa’s Risk Management Partner, Michael Shafer shares more about what ethical courage means, the importance of speaking up early when required to do so and gives some tips. 

Episode 4

Building and maintaining an authentic personal brand in the workplace whilst ensuring you navigate corporate culture is a lifelong journey and EY Africa’s Financial Services Partner, Rourke Hulett shares some ideas on how to do that.

Episode 5

EY Africa’s Brand, Marketing and Communications Lead, Nikki Benfield discusses the importance strategically managing your online presence, social media guidelines, and authentic professional branding. 

Season 1

Learn from the diverse experiences of our hosts and guests in this first season of That Audit Podcast as they share more about their journey to, and through EY as trainee accountants and auditors; share in the unique EY culture and get to know our leaders.

Curious? Tune in now and listen to our hosts Onkgopotse Kotsokoane, Kajal Lala, Caleb Vergotine, Taryn Lahoud and Itumeleng Mahlangu take you through the stories behind the numbers.

Episode 1

EY Africa Assurance Leader Stephen Ntsoane shares his journey from student to EY Africa Assurance Leader, the surprising path that has led to his success and some memorable leadership lessons.

Episode 2

Artificial Intelligence and digital innovation are powerful industry-reshaping technology, and EY Africa Assurance Innovation & Digital Leader Amé Thwaits shares how EY is proactively integrating AI into our audit practices and ensuring workplace transparency to maintain the integrity and trustworthiness of its application. 

Episode 3

Part 1 of A Day in the Life an EY Audit trainee, EY Africa Financial Services Partner, Zweli Nene shares more about the life that awaits an audit trainee once they’ve joined the firm: from the EY culture, to expected workload, teaming, balance wellbeing and more.

Episode 4

Part 2 of A Day in the Life of an EY Audit trainee (Part 2) explores more of what an EY audit trainee can expect once they join EY. EY Africa Assurance Partner, Nomta Jako who also lent her personal story to our EY Africa I am EY Voices campaign I am EY - Celebrating Real EY People Stories, shares her insights in this episode.

Episode 5

If you’re wondering where an EY audit career can take you then this episode with EY Africa Talent Leader Jabulile Kubheka is worth a listen. Her perspective offers inspiring insight into the many diverse opportunities available to those who join EY – from inter-service line mobility, learning and development and our alumni programme. 

Speakers

Stephen Ntsoane
EY Africa Assurance Leader 

Gail Moshoeshoe
EY Africa Financial Services Partner

jabulile

Jabulile Kubheka
EY Africa Talent Leader 

Nikki

Nikki Benfield
EY Africa Brand, Marketing and Communications Lead 

Michael

Michael Shafer
EY Africa Risk Management, Partner and Principal

zweli

Zweli Nene
EY Africa Financial Services Partner

thwaits

Amé Thwaits
EY Africa Assurance Innovation & Digital Leader

nomta

Nomta Jako
EY Africa Assurance Partner

rourke

Rourke Hulett
EY Africa Financial Services