IT AUDIT MANAGER

Our partner client, a Fortune 500 Business Services company located in Orange County is looking for an IT Audit Manager with public accounting background to join their Internal Audit team. As IT Audit Manager, you are responsible for managing, leading and setting priorities on the daily operations of assessing the adequacy of global technology security and controls for the corporation.

Scope of Responsibilities:

• Develops and establishes a comprehensive audit plan for integrated, application, general computer control audits, and business continuity planning, security and privacy.
• Conducts internal audits in conformity with Corporate policies and procedures, generally accepted auditing standards, and makes suggestions to enhance the audit process.
• Demonstrates ability to identify and research significant auditing and internal control issues during an audit and propose solutions, supported by quantitative analysis.
• Provides clear documentation and analysis of conclusions reached.
• Strong proficiency in identifying and evaluating complex business and technology risks, internal controls which mitigate risks and related opportunities for improving automated controls.
• Ability to execute advanced IT audit services and supervises/mentors IT audit team in the effective design and implementation of work product, scope, execution, work paper review, and reporting.
• Ensures all work papers and internal audit reports comply with quality control standards and are properly backed up and stored in accordance with FAFC and statutory archiving standards.
• Effectively deploys and supports the enhancement of proprietary and participates in the successful introduction of new audit tools and methodologies to execute audit engagements effectively and efficiently.
• Effectively manages IT internal audit and SOX 404 efforts with external audit to maximize external audit reliance on internal audit testing in scope for Sarbanes- Oxley 404 testing.
• Demonstrates and possesses an advanced understanding of business process, risk management, IT controls and related standards.
• Possesses a strong executive presence and ability to establish and cultivate relationships with key IT, finance, accounting and operational management.
• Manages and sets priorities of the daily operations of a large functional area or department.
• Manages a group of professionals who have responsibility for operations and project outcomes. Provides direct and indirect supervision of teams.
• Contributes to project reviews and approves detailed designs and cost estimates for projects.
• Participates in long-range departmental planning and provides input to operational decisions and to clarify or modify project plans, and/or schedule requirements.
• Writes and conducts employee performance reviews and provides ongoing performance feedback through coaching. Makes hiring and compensation recommendations.

Criteria/Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, computer science, information systems audit or related field
  
• Master’s degree in a related field is a plus 
• CISA, CISM, CISSP certification or comparable accreditation required 
• CPA, CA, and/or CIA professional designation is a plus 
• 7+ years of experience in conducting integrated IT audits
  
• 3+ years demonstrated experience in a supervisory or management role
• Management experience directing professionals engaged in internal audit activities relevant to this position
• Demonstrated success establishing, leading and maintaining effective working relationships at the Department Management level
• Proven track record in business and IT audit integration within the financial services industry, insurance and banking systems
• Expertise with Sarbanes-Oxley and COSO/COBIT is required and demonstrated knowledge of COBIT standards
• Building and use of data analytics to support audits, including Continuous Auditing (CA) or Continuous Monitoring (CM)
• Possesses strong interpersonal and communication skills, including strong audit program and report writing skills; ability to articulate briefly and concisely
• Possesses strong analytical, audit, and investigative skills;
• Possesses strong project management skills; organized and can prioritize work with competing priorities
• Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel and Powerpoint; Proficiency with data analytics and associated tools is preferred
• Experience performing system development life cycle audits pre and post implementation strongly recommended
• Working knowledge of automated workpapers, such as TeamMate and GRC Risk Software (Oracle) a distinct plus