Manager, Group Internal Audit (Information Systems)

Responsible for auditing information systems, platforms, and operating procedures in accordance with established corporate standards for efficiency, accuracy and security.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead projects which require working with operating management and audit staff/management to facilitate open communication, issue resolution and delivery of quality audit services. Establish positive working relationships with audit customers and stakeholders to provide value added audit services while maintaining independence and objectivity.
• Prepares audit finding memoranda and working papers to ensure that adequate documentation exists to support the completed audit and conclusions.
• Prepares and presents written and oral reports and other technical information in a pertinent, concise, and accurate manner for distribution to management.
• Follows up on audit findings to ensure that management has taken corrective action(s)
• Performs general and application control reviews for simple to complex computer information systems.
• Design and develop moderately complex to complex computer-assisted data extraction routines (such as using ACL software’s) and analyze data requirements to support technical components of detailed audit testing, as needed.
• Lead technical conversations with audit clients to ensure data requirements meet the needs of the audit.
• Facilitate technology usage such as using automated software, adopting computer assisted audit techniques, and leveraging statistical sampling applications aimed at improving efficiency and effectiveness of the Internal Audit department.
• Lead team in assessing risk, setting project scope, designing, and executing audit testing, and identifying Information Technology general control and/or application control issues, particularly in the areas of access and segregation of duties. 
• Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of audits and assigned functions, including major technology applications and/or infrastructure components, utilization of technology, products, organizational activities and systems. 
• Performs information control reviews to include system development standards, operating procedures, system security, programming controls, communication controls, backup and disaster recovery, and system maintenance

Qualification & Experience:

•Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field. 

•Professional qualification to include CISA, CIA, ACCA, CFSA, CPA, or equivalent.

Three (3) years audit experience at the Senior Auditor level preferably in a financial institution.

Experience at the Supervisory level would be an asset

Skills & Competencies:

•Knowledge of auditing theory and practice, information technology and computer science

•Knowledge of auditing concepts and principles

•Strong interpersonal and communication skills

•Proficiency with Data Analytics tools, electronic working papers such as TeamMate