Manager - Technology Risk - Assurance

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Manager - Technology Risk – Assurance
  

The opportunity
 
We are looking for a Manager to join our Assurance, Technology Risk team. This role provides an opportunity to take your career to the next level in a growing team and develop your leadership skills in an inclusive and diverse environment. Our clients come from a wide range of industries, and we work with them to build trust and confidence. If you love IT Audit, working for a broad range of clients and want to make an impact, come join our team.      
 
This role is based in Tarndanya – Adelaide, Meanjin – Brisbane, Canberra – Ngambri, Naarm – Melbourne, Boorloo – Perth or Warrang – Sydney. Our roles can potentially be adjusted to work flexibly with reduced hours. Please speak with us about potential options. 

Your key responsibilities

• Leading the execution of audits/ assessments of IT processes against leading practice IT risk and security frameworks and common standards (e.g. CoBIT, ITIL, ISO 27001, Sarbanes Oxley Act).   

• Managing teams to deliver IT Assurance/ Audit engagements - including the execution of evaluating and design of IT controls (e.g. application & IT general controls) in support of external and internal audits as well as Program Assurance engagements.  

•  Assisting in the preparation of reports for clients and other stakeholders.  

• Nurturing client relationships to achieve service expectations, deliverables and outcomes. 

• Opportunities to develop skills in emerging technology risk areas, such as AI, Blockchain and Cyber Security Partnering with internal and external teams, addressing compliance, financial and operational risk, and assessing current state internal controls and frameworks in order to mitigate current and emerging risks.    

• Working effectively across multiple internal and external teams, building strong relationships across Consulting and Assurance teams and with Clients.   

• Ensure client deliverables are on time and to the standard expected by the client and engagement partner/principal. 

What we look for 

To be considered for this role you must have:

• 5+ years delivering Audit engagements such as diverse IT Internal Audits, IT General Controls, SOC1, SOC2, SOC3, SOX, GS007 or ASAE Audits.

• Practical and solution-oriented approach to assess new technology, and evaluate and advise on impact, risk and remediation. 

•  High level communication and engagement skills, including exceptional report writing abilities.    

• Strong business acumen, commercially focused attitude   Inspiring leadership capability with the motivation to develop others, build high performing teams and effectively delegate with appropriate levels of support.    

• Excellent project management skills including ability to lead fieldwork.    

Ideally, you’ll have the skills and attributes below but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn.  

• A Bachelor or Master’s degree qualification in IT or related discipline, although finance, business or accounting qualifications will also be considered given the right experience  
• Professional accreditations and qualifications will also be considered favourably (CPA, CISA, CA, CIA, CISM, CISSP, CBCP, CIPP)  

• Canberra - Current Australian security clearance, or the ability to obtain one is required for the Canberra office. Please note, Australian citizenship is required to obtain an Australian Government security clearance. 

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more. 

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences ey.com/au/careerdevelopment 
• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.  
• A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/au/benefits      
• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience. 

Acknowledgement of Country 

EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at ey.com/en_au/careers/indigenous 

Diversity, equity, and inclusiveness (DE&I) are core to who we are, how we work and how we live our values. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at contactrecruitment@au.ey.com or +61 3 8650 7788 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential. 

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