IT External Auditor

Assistant Manager – IT External Auditor | Technology Risk

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The opportunity 

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Manager to join our Technology Risk – Assurance team, with a specialised focus on IT external audits.

This role is pivotal in delivering high-quality IT audit services in support of financial audits for both public and private sector clients.

You will manage complex IT audit engagements, manage client relationships, and provide strategic insights into IT risk, governance, and compliance. This is an opportunity to work with a high-performing team and contribute to the development of innovative audit solutions in a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape.

Your key responsibilities: 

This candidate will be required to participate in both internal and external audit services. This includes, but is not  limited to: 

• Manage IT audit engagements and oversee the evaluation of IT general controls (ITGCs), application controls, and automated business process controls.
• Collaborate with financial audit teams to integrate IT audit procedures into the overall audit strategy.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior client stakeholders, including CIOs, CFOs, and Audit Committees.
• Mentor and develop junior staff, ensuring high-quality deliverables and audit documentation.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies, cybersecurity risks, and regulatory changes impacting IT audit practices.
• Work with the engagement team and client to create plans for accomplishing engagement objectives and a strategy that complies with professional standards and which addresses the risks inherent in  the engagement.
• Brief the audit team on the client's IT environment and industry IT trends.