IT Audit Experienced Manager, IS Assurance

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JOB DESCRIPTION

The Assurance Experienced Manager, IS Assurance is responsible for leading a team of IS Assurance professionals in the review, documentation, evaluation and testing of information technology processes and controls in a wide range of environments.

Job Summary



JOB DESCRIPTION

The Assurance Experienced Manager, IS Assurance is responsible for leading a team of IS Assurance professionals in the review, documentation, evaluation and testing of information technology processes and controls in a wide range of environments.



Job Duties

• Documents and tests IT general and application controls for a wide range of software packages and technology platforms
• Prepares audit reports and recommendations associated with IS audit work performed and reviews them with the client and audit team
• Identifies opportunities to utilize computer-assisted audit techniques (CAATs) and manages the implementation of those techniques, as appropriate
• Participates in the review of internal controls based on Sarbanes-Oxley Act requirements
• Communicates to the client areas to improve processes, strengthen controls, mitigate risks, and/or increase efficiency
• Identifies and prioritizes key risks, and assesses their impact and likeliness of occurrence
• Recognizes technical concerns or issues and communicates those concerns with IS Assurance management
• Recognizes and validates relevant technical issues and brings them to the attention of client management
• Manages and reviews the IS audit work on assigned engagements
• Reviews the work product of IS Assurance Staff
• Ensures technology is appropriately integrated into the audit process
• Acts as primary client contact for all questions and issues
• Develops and maintains relationships with client personnel and management
• Conducts client interviews to obtain relevant information
• Oversees controls, tests performed and results
• Other duties as required

• Supervises the day-to-day workload of IS Senior Associates and Associates on assigned engagements and reviews work product
• Ensures IS Assurance Senior Associates and Associates are trained on all relevant IS Assurance software and resources
• Evaluates the performance of IS Assurance Senior Associates and Associates and assists in the development of goals and objectives to enhance professional development
• Delivers periodic performance feedback and completes performance evaluations for IS Assurance Senior Associates and Associates
• Acts as mentor to IS Assurance Senior Associates and Associates, as appropriate

• Bachelors’ degree in Accounting, Computer Science, or Information Systems, required
• Master’s in Information Systems or other relevant advanced degree, preferred

• More than six (6) years of experience of information systems auditing experience, required
• More than four (4) years of supervisory experience, required
• Prior experience working within a public accounting or Internal Auditing environment, preferred
• Prior experience performing IT general controls and application control reviews, preferred
• Prior experience performing SAS
  70 (now SOC) engagements, preferred

• CPA, CISA, CISM, CRISC, CGEIT, CISSP and/or CFE certification, required

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, preferred
• Exposure to various industry ERP applications, highly preferred
• Exposure to operating systems (e.g., UNIX, OS400, LINUX); and databases (e.g., Oracle, SQL), preferred

• N/A

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and basic research skills
• Solid organizational skills, especially the ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
• Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment
• Proven ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and manage multiple…