IT Audit Manager

JOB SCOPE

• Management and direction of assigned staff to ensure completion of complex audits within departmental and professional standards in established timeframes. Must plan, direct, execute and finalize the audit engagements.
• Establish audit work programs to effectively evaluate operations, based on best practices, regulatory requirements, and the operating environment.
• Reviews the work of other team members and challenges their understanding of audit areas and processes to assure adequate coverage.
• Communicate appropriately to process owners and management during and at the conclusion of fieldwork with regard to audit findings.
• Review and provide feedback of formal written reports covering the results of audits and present audit findings and recommendations to executive management.
• Maintain excellent management client relations while communicating issues, concerns, and recommendations to management clients. Assist other internal auditors in maintaining excellent management client relationships.
• Lead, participate in, and monitor work assignments to ensure timely completion of project; conducts thorough review of work papers and report drafts prior to submission to department management.
• Review follow up procedures to ensure agreed upon actions plans have been implemented by management as directed.
• Coordinate effectively with global audit team to complete global projects as assigned.
• Maintain current knowledge of regulatory requirements and professional standards.
• Training of staff members in internal audit techniques, organizational issues, and departmental procedures and protocols.
• Participate in departmental initiatives and projects under the direction of the Management to develop a world-class internal audit function.
• Determine staff scheduling of assignments based on skill levels needed for specific audits/projects.
• Work with management team to identify key areas of risk in its business units and subsidiaries.
• Work closely with the management in promptly communicating issues and concerns as they relate to audit assignments and the general operation of the department.
• Assist the management to train, develop, and evaluate internal audit staff (or assists as required). Ensure that the processes encompass the company’s diversity commitment; compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Assist with the review and approval of department deliverables including findings and recommendations.
• Establish and maintain (or assist with) a quality assurance program and develop and maintain working department audit manual.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in information technology, accounting, business or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of progressively responsible experience in IT Auditing, Finance, or Accounting, with at least two years audit management and/or supervisory experience.
• CISA or CIA certified highly preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a positive/upbeat fashion utilizing English, both in oral and written form; further language a plus.
• Ability to manage audit staff and/or co-sourcing partners for co-sourcing audits.
• Ability to manage projects independently, review audit files and provide appropriate feedback to auditors.
• Exhibits outstanding leadership, prioritization, and strong time management skills.
• Proficient in Word and Excel; Data analytics (e.g. Alteryx, Power BI) experience a plus.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment and maintain physical stamina and proper mental attitude while dealing effectively with guests, management, team members, and outside contacts while working under pressure and meeting deadlines.
• Have good interpersonal skills with focused attention to deal effectively with all business contacts. Adherence to Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, and professional auditing standards and ethics; maintain a professional, appearance adhering to Company appearance standards.
• Strong team player with positive attitude, able to work with others, communicate fluently & effectively, able to give clear direction, review the work of others, and provide guidance and counsel when needed to achieve department goals and objectives.