Group Information Technology (IT) Audit Manager

• The Group IT Audit Manager is responsible for conducting assurance, consulting, special projects and assuring the timely completion of IT audit projects of the risk based internal audit plan for assigned sectors within the ANSA McAL Group of Companies.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Provide coaching, guidance and supervision to IT audit staff to ensure appropriate engagement planning is performed and work programs are developed to achieve IT audit objectives, quality is assured, and staff is developed.
• Evaluate key risks in the IT audit areas, establish audit objectives, audit scope and design pertinent audit programs.
• Oversee IT audit staff to ensure that IT audit objectives are met; and IT audit reports / conclusions are supported by sufficient, reliable, relevant, and useful information. Support the Group Internal Audit Department to conduct consulting, investigations and other special requests as necessary.
• Improves and maintains IT risk assessment process for all subsidiaries within the Group (Regional locations included)
• Ensure IT audit engagements are scheduled, planned and completed in compliance with departmental operating policies and procedures.
• Communicate results of IT audits to business unit /senior management
• Prepares written audit reports and assists in the presentation of audit results. Strives to continuously improve communication to appropriate management levels to maximize the value of audit services.
• Advises IT and business stakeholders on control best practices within their processes to reduce risks and improve efficiency.
• Optimizes Internal Control Framework by aligning significant IT risks to control objectives and controls and ensures that controls are tested in the most efficient way.
• Monitors the implementation of action plans arising from IT audit assignments, i.e., follow ups.
• Optimizes External Audit reliance on IT related matters through proper planning and communicating with the External Audit teams.
• Reviews and appraises the soundness, adequacy and application of IT, financial and other operational controls in accordance with the COBIT Standards to ensure effective control at reasonable costs. Ascertains the extent of compliance with established policies, procedures and business practices to ensure effective operations.
• Shares IT expertise and experience with the Internal Audit team and acts as a coach on specific projects whenever necessary.
• Supports any IT implementations or other changes taking place through the execution of pre and post conversion audit work including guiding Management and Internal Audit teams on data clean-up and process designs, and advising on readiness of Subsidiaries to go live on new/upgraded platforms.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Professional certification (CISA, CISSP, CISM).
• University degree or other equivalent tertiary qualification (ACCA).
• More than 5 years relevant experience in IT auditing, or information security. At least 3 years in a supervisory role
• Good knowledge of
• Auditing and Data Analysis tools such as Power BI, Power Automate, Alteryx and Diligent (ACL)
• Structured Query Language (SQL) or MS Access databases.
• Experience with Dynamics 365, T24, NetSuite software auditing will be an asset.
• Experience in Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Automation will be an asset