IT Audit Manager Technology Risk

IT Audit - Technology Risk

Technology has always been at the heart of what we do and deliver at EY. We need technology to keep an organisation the size of ours working efficiently. We have over 250,000 people in more than 140 countries, all of whom rely on secure technology to be able to do their job every single day. Everything from the laptops we use, to the ability to work remotely on our mobile devices and connecting our people and our clients’ services we deliver, and it is key to us being more innovative as an organisation. 

The opportunity

Within EY’s Technology Risk practice, we are currently seeking a Manager to participate in client engagement teams, whereby he/she will be assessing, improving and evaluating our Financial Services clients business and Information Technology (IT) processes and controls, predominantly in their IT environment. You will have the opportunity to bring your knowledge and expertise to our clients in the following key areas:

• IT General Controls and Application Controls
• Data Analytics
• Service Organization Controls reports
• Compliance with various frameworks
• Through assisting other Advisory sub-services such as Internal Audit
• Performance Improvement and Cyber Security.  

Your key responsibilities

• Analyse business, financial and IT systems, and other data processing problems to identify risks and improvements in computer systems and IT-enabled business processes
•  Provide support in managing projects on IT Audit, third party risk management, software asset management, Service Organization Controls Reporting (SOCR), Privacy Solution champion for one or more solutions mentioned above.
• Leading and supporting the on-site coordination during engagements by planning and briefing teams on the client's IT environment as well as industry IT trends, communicating with the clients and completing audit engagements.
• Assist clients in strengthening internal controls and improve IT and business performance. Collaborate with other members of the engagement team to plan the engagement and develop work program timelines, risk assessments, and other planning documents.
• Ensure high quality in client service by directing daily progress of fieldwork, informing supervisors of engagement status, and managing staff performance.
• Demonstrate and apply strong project management skills, inspire teamwork and responsibility with engagement team members, and use current technology and tools to enhance the effectiveness of deliverables and services.
• Maintain long-term client relationships and networks. Cultivate business development opportunities.
• Demonstrating the ability to discuss and resolve audit issues and recommendations with client management.
• Demonstrating thorough understanding of complex information systems and applications to client situations

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong skills in project management and engagement closure
• Strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills and a strong desire to work in a team environment
• Demonstrated integrity, values, principles, and work ethic  

To qualify for the role, you must have  

• A bachelor’s degree in information systems, CA, commerce, computer science, MS in relevant engineering discipline, business, finance and/or any other related major. 
• Candidates must also possess or be actively pursuing related professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CISM or CIA CISA / CFE / CIPM / CIPP preferred
• OX experience considered an asset 
• Prior Big 4 experience a plus 
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in managing and/or leading projects, information technology operations, internal audit or internal controls 
• Experience with project management, information security or IT operations based in large enterprise resource planning systems, such as SAP would be considered an asset 
• Experience in Internal audits / IT Audit / Technology Risk in Banking / Financial services preferred.
• Willingness to travel.
• All academic qualifications must be ZAQA certified.

  
Ideally, you’ll also have 

• Experience in at least one of the following: financial statement audits; internal audits; operational audits; IT general controls assessments; Service Organization Control reporting engagements; and ERP security and controls reviews (SAP, Oracle or PeopleSoft) 

  
What we look for

As an ambassador for the IT Risk & Assurance team, you will need to build a strong network internally and be able to exceed our clients' high expectations. We are seeking high performing individuals who have been recognised for exceeding expectations. 

What we offer 

At EY, our Total Rewards package supports our commitment to creating a leading people culture - built on high-performance teaming - where everyone can achieve their potential and contribute to building a better working world for our people, our clients and our communities. It's one of the many reasons we repeatedly win awards for being a great place to work.