Technology Audit Manager (Contracting Opportunity)

The Audit & Risk Recruitment Company are working with a large Technology company to help them find a Technology Audit Manager who will be responsible for leading and delivering end to end technology reviews. This is a contract role (12 Months) which will provide the opportunity to add value and gain exposure across a breadth of technologies. 

Key accountabilities:

•             Deliver and/or lead technology and operational audit assignments in a timely and efficient manner, participating in all stages of the audit from planning, execution, reporting and follow-up.

•             Manage the delivery of a portfolio of audit assignments to a high quality in accordance with audit methodology, within budget and agreed timelines.

•             Engage stakeholders to obtain a comprehensive understanding of the business under review, build trust and credibility with stakeholders throughout the audit process.

•             Develop and communicate meaningful value added audit findings and reports that provide clarity on the impact (root cause and risks) and inspire action from management.

•             Track and monitor management action plans to ensure sustainable resolution of control gaps and timely closure.

•             Build business partnerships with key stakeholders to assist them in embedding a robust control framework.

•             Support and contribute to the continuous improvement of the audit function through automation (e.g. implementation of audit tools, data analytics and risk/control monitoring).

Role-specific requirements

Skills and Experience:

•             Background – Experienced IT internal audit manager or senior IT internal auditor (minimum 7 years’ experience) who has worked in fast moving environments with immature/developing risk/control frameworks.

•             Technology Experience – Significant experience and strong knowledge across key technology domains methodology and practices, including infrastructure (networks, databases and operating systems), cyber security, ITIL practices, data analytics, applications (ERP and cloud solutions) and emerging technologies. Demonstrates a proven track record in conducting technology reviews, advising and influencing business stakeholders on the design, implementation and effective application of IT controls.

•             Commercial Focus – Demonstrates a proven track record of identifying, assessing and evaluating risks and controls, advising business stakeholders through providing insight and innovative commercial solutions, from a risk perspective, while understanding the commercial view. 

Qualifications

•             Educated to degree level or above (bachelors or masters) in Computer Science, Information Management Systems, Cyber Security or other IT related subject.

•             Relevant post qualification in IT, auditing and security (CISA/CISM/CISSP/ITIL/COBIT)