IT Audit Manager

Reference #12938

Permanent Position

Posted on 10/04/2007

Salary: $81,000 to $103,300 +10% bonus

Description: Working with external auditors, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, and incorporating "Best-In-Class" risk-based auditing methodology, client focuses on executing the kind of value-added audits that provide a platform and training ground for future financial and operational business leaders. As a member of the Internal Audit management team you will also manage. These organizations include Business Units, Information Technology Services, country and regional operations (Financial Shared Service Centers and Business Operation Centers, etc). As a Manager you may be called upon to perform operational reviews and special projects as requested by senior management. Direct Internal Project Consultants and external cosources assigned to audits in their performance of detailed pre-audit planning of scheduled audits. This includes scheduling of logistical matters, performance of Risk Assessments and making recommendations to the Internal Audit Management concerning audit scope, procedures, and approach in a planning memorandum. Act as key Internal Audit liaison within those units located within your assigned areas of responsibility. Provide liaison support for applicable Business Unit management understanding of their operational/financial/IT risk environment. Coordinating this information with management within Internal Audit and those who need to know. Provide effective teaming with external auditors in developing and delivering integrated audit plans. Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls; recognize any internal control weaknesses and lack of compliance with internal procedures and policies, which may result inadequate, inefficient, or ineffective operations. For scheduled audits review the risk assessment, planning, and audit program development processes. Participate in planning, entrance, and/or exit meetings as necessary from a management perspective. Determine root cause(s) for issues raised, develop practical solutions, and conclude as to the effectiveness and efficiency of controls and business practices. Develop subordinates in the preparation of audit working papers in accordance with departmental standards to support the completion of the work. Review audit findings and recommendations to management for improvement as well as reviewing the final reports to management. Manage fieldwork including managing the assignment and work product of subordinate staff assigned to an audit when done without project manager. Write audit reports in a standard format which includes balanced conclusions, key deficiencies or exceptions, and the IT, financial and/or operational implications thereof. Manage any regional liaison (senior project consultants) that reports to the Manager. The liaison is responsible for any risks / internal control concerns within the countries. Additionally, this liaison will assist with investigations in the region. Develop audit staff's objectives to ensure a balanced and consistent review process. Prepare and give performance feedback to all members of staff that are administratively assigned to this position. Candidates submitted for this position must be evaluated within 10 days.

Required Skills: Strong technically in Oracle ERP systems. The successful candidate should be innovative, focused and prepared to take our services to a new level. Along with a degree in accounting or other relevant business discipline, a high level of understanding of auditing techniques, risk assessment and prior auditing experience is required. This background should include financial shared service center and other centralized transaction processing center experience as well as an in-country experience to understand risks inherent in one area of responsibility for this assignment. Strong functional skills, the right blend of business savvy, experience working in both a team and solo environment, with experience in implementing best practices will distinguish superior candidates. In addition, you must demonstrate experience working with minimal supervision and instruction while having the ability to evaluate policies and internal controls in an environment using emerging technologies. Strong communication and presentation skills, the ability to think strategically within a multi-disciplinary team as well as superb time management and organization skills are required. Professional CPA/CA/CISA certification is required. Desired: At least five years of IT audit work, with at least some at a Big Four firm, along with audit experience within a corporation is preferred. Additional certificates preferred (CFE/CIA/CMA or instance), while an MBA and foreign language skills will set a candidate apart.

Education: Bachelor Degree preferred: MBA

Contact

Jency Emo

(352)588-2010

jency@twodogsolutions.com

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