Senior Audit Manager - IT

Job description

About the role

• Lead and execute the on time and high quality delivery of planned audits, assessing the business area under review, including key business risks and general control environment and performing issue follow-up. Audit engagements could include assessment of projects, culture and behaviours, and IT.
• Producing high-quality, value-adding, internal audit reports that are accurate and succinct with issues clearly articulated, including the identification of root causes and thematic issues, and present findings to senior management and the Chief Audit Executive.
• Building and maintaining high-quality relationships with business stakeholders and engage and communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• Guiding the identification and implementation of opportunities to enhance internal audit effectiveness and drive improvements in the quality of Internal Audit reporting.
• Overseeing special engagements, as requested by the business or other stakeholders, ensuring goals are met on a timely basis and value is provided, without impairing audit neutrality.
• Assisting with the preparation of the Annual Internal Audit Plan and the Five-Year Audit Plan.
• Sharing responsibility for achievement of strategic goals, drive a strong internal culture focused on improving quality audits, team engagement, and stakeholder engagement whilst providing feedback and coaching if needed.
• Exercising due professional care and diligence and ensure compliance with local and Group standards, Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards and Code of Ethics.

About you

• Holding tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline, along with pertinent accreditations such as Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Practising Accountant (CPA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).
• Demonstrated experience within Cyber/IT or risk based auditing across operational and IT spheres. Understanding of complex regulatory landscapes within financial services is highly regarded.
• Significant experience in the application of audit methodology including conducting risk assessments.
• Clear understanding of the three lines of defence model and of the strategic business context while looking at processes from a strategic point of view.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of communicating with clarity, impact and influence.
• Resourceful, motivate and sees tasks through to completion taking full responsibility for driving and executing own workload.
• Demonstrated strong commitment to delivering high-quality results and possesses drive to tackle challenges effectively.