IT Audit/Technology Assurance Manager

601 Protiviti Pty. Limited; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus incentives

Study assistance program

Wellness & health programs

Global mobility opportunities

Social & team events

Job summary

Protiviti is seeking a Senior IT Audit & Technology Assurance Manager in Sydney to lead end-to-end delivery of multiple engagements. You’ll coordinate resources, manage client expectations, and ensure quality across teams.

Join a global consulting firm offering mentorship, ongoing learning, and a comprehensive benefits program, with opportunities for national travel and career growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in technology assurance, IT audit or internal audit.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IT, BIS, Accounting or related field.
• CISA mandatory; CRISC/CISM/CISSP are a plus.
• Strong knowledge of COBIT, NIST and ISO 27001 frameworks; data analytics skills valued.
• Willingness to travel to client sites locally and nationally.

Responsibilities

• Portfolio management: oversee IT audit/technology assurance engagements and ensure quality.
• Client relationship: primary point of contact for client stakeholders and manage expectations.
• Quality and risk management: review working papers and draft reports per standards.
• Financial oversight: budgets, WIP monitoring, billing, engagement margins.
• Commercial acumen: identify new client opportunities and lead proposals.
• Practice development: contribute to internal training and go-to-market initiatives.

Skills

IT audit

Technology assurance

Risk management

Portfolio management

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Business Information Systems, Accounting, Audit or related field

Tools

Alteryx

SQL

Generative AI

Job description

At Protiviti, we believe in empowering our employees. We value diversity and inclusion and celebrate the unique perspectives each employee brings. Our nurturing culture fosters teamwork and growth opportunities that allow individuals to thrive both personally and professionally. Protiviti is a global business consulting firm composed of experts specialising in advisory, risk and assurance services. We help clients solve problems in finance, operations, technology, governance, risk, and compliance. Our highly trained, results-oriented professionals serve clients in the Americas, Asia-Pacific, Europe and the Middle East and provide a unique perspective on a wide range of critical business issues. Our culture prides itself on nurturing talent through mentorship and providing opportunities for continuous learning. With us: You'll tackle diverse challenges that enrich your skills. You'll collaborate with thought leaders who are eager to share their knowledge. You'll enjoy perks that support work-life balance and personal development.

What You’ll Do:

As a key member of the IT Audit & Technology Assurance team, Managers will own the end-to-end delivery of multiple concurrent engagements. You will focus on managing and ensuring engagements are appropriately resourced and coordinated. Facilitate communication between the client, engagement team and Protiviti leadership so key information is shared and actioned in a timely manner.

• Portfolio management: Oversee a diverse portfolio of IT audit / technology assurance engagements and ensuring deliverables meet Protiviti’s quality and methodology standards
• Client relationship: Act as the primary point of contact for client stakeholders. Responsible for managing client expectations, resolving conflicts and identifying business opportunities
• Quality and risk management: Serve a key reviewer for engagement quality which includes reviewing working papers and drafting and/or reviewing draft reports. Ensure all procedures and findings meet Protiviti’s quality and methodology standards
• Financial oversight: Management engagement economics such as budgets, WIP (work in progress) monitoring, billing and engagement client margins
• Commercial acumen: Proactively identify new client, market trends and engagement opportunities and lead the end-to-end proposal development lifecycle
• Practice development: Contribute to internal initiatives such as community working groups, internal training, community outreach programs and go-to-market strategies

What We’re Seeking:

• Experience: 5+ years' experience in technology assurance, IT audit, technology risk or internal audit. Proven experience managing teams and delivering assurance engagements in a professional services environment.
• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Business Information Systems, Accounting, Audit or a related field
• Certification: CISA (certified Information Systems Auditor) is mandatory. Other relevant certifications like CRISC, CISM or CISSP are a significant plus
• Advanced technical proficiency: Experience in having delivered a broad range of assurance engagements such as, but not limited to, cybersecurity reviews, data governance and privacy reviews, and topical technology assurance topics e.g., ITGC, gen AI & third-party risk management, Strong understanding of COBIT, NIST and ISO 27001 frameworks or other relevant technology, assurance or risk management frameworks Experience with industry standard data analytics and technology enablement tools (e.g., Alteryx, SQL, generative AI) is highly valued.
• Willingness to travel to client sites (locally and nationally) as needed.

Explore Protiviti Learn more about our corporate responsibility - https://www.protiviti.com/au-en/corporate-responsibility Explore what life is like at Protiviti - https://www.protiviti.com/au-en/life-at-protiviti Understand our commitment to inclusion - https://www.protiviti.com/au-en/inclusion-programme

Our Benefits

• Earn More: Enjoy an incentive compensation plan that includes bonuses at all levels to maximize your earnings.
• Investment in Your Growth: Access our Study Assistance Program for business-related courses. Benefit from coverage for professional membership fees (up to two per year). Participate in our tailored learning and development program, featuring online courses, milestone training, and leadership development aligned with your interests and career goals.
• Health & Wellbeing Support: Utilize our Wellness Academy, which includes health tools, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), and work-life resources. Take advantage of flu vaccinations, skin checks, a mindfulness program, and discounted health insurance and gym memberships.
• See the World: Join our Global Mobility Program for international career growth opportunities.
• Connect with Others: Engage in regular social events and team bonding activities.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Participate in our employee networks, including Women in Leadership, Multicultural, LGBTQ+, and Parents groups.
• And More: We believe that meaningful work should be supported by meaningful benefits, and we are committed to providing a variety of offerings to enhance your experience at Protiviti.

We are committed to accommodating diverse candidate needs during recruitment. We understand unique challenges for neurodiverse individuals, First Nations communities, those with disabilities, and transgender and gender diverse individuals. We ensure equal access and opportunities through necessary accommodations and encourage everyone to apply. We encourage all interested individuals to apply, as we strive to create an inclusive environment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer along with Integrity, Innovation, Inclusion and Commitment to Success as Protiviti’s core values. Our vision is to be the most trusted global consulting firm. Our mission is: We care. We collaborate. We deliver.

Protiviti is not licensed or registered as a public accounting firm and does not issue opinions on financial statements or offer attestation services. Protiviti (www.protiviti.com) is a global consulting firm that delivers deep expertise, objective insights, a tailored approach and unparalleled collaboration to help leaders confidently face the future. Protiviti and our independent and locally owned Member Firms provide clients with consulting and managed solutions in finance, technology, operations, data, analytics, digital, legal, HR, governance, risk and internal audit through our network of more than 85 offices in over 25 countries. Named to the 2024 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list, Protiviti has served more than 80 percent of Fortune 100 and nearly 80 percent of Fortune 500 companies. Protiviti is a wholly owned subsidiary of Robert Half (NYSE: RHI). Founded in 1948, Robert Half is a member of the S&P 500 index.