IT Audit Assistant Manager/Manager

Austin Rose Associates; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing Top 30 Accountancy Firm is seeking an entrepreneurial IT Audit Manager to establish and develop their IT Audit division. This role involves designing and executing IT Audit risk controls in collaboration with the external audit team, assessing control effectiveness, and staying current with technological advancements. Candidates should have at least 4 years of relevant experience, strong knowledge of IT General Controls (ITGCs), and ideally hold a CISA certification. In return, benefits include private medical, hybrid working, and flexible hours.

Benefits

Private medical

Hybrid working

Flexi-hours

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of proven IT Audit experience, preferably within an accountancy practice.
• Strong working knowledge of IT General Controls (ITGCs), cybersecurity frameworks, and risk management principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and execute IT Audit risk controls with the external audit team.
• Identify control gaps and validate control effectiveness through data interrogations and system walkthroughs.
• Evaluate the operating effectiveness of General IT Controls (GITCs).
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and provide recommendations.

Skills

IT General Controls (ITGCs)

Cybersecurity frameworks

Risk management principles

Communication skills

Education

CISA certification

Job description

Are you an IT Audit Assistant Manager or Manager looking for a more autonomous position where you don’t feel like just another cog in the machine?

Do you want an opportunity to set up and develop your own IT Audit division?

Our client, a growing Top 30 Accountancy Firm, are looking to bring their IT Audit offering in-house and are seeking an entrepreneurial IT Audit Manager to drive the development of the department. Sitting alongside a large and growing audit team, this individual will be responsible for establishing and maintaining up to date IT controls, systems and processes to support the external audit process.

Key responsibilities:

• Working directly with the external audit team to design, develop and execute IT Audit risk controls
• Performing data interrogations and system walkthroughs to identify control gaps and validate control effectiveness
• Continuously evaluating the operating effectiveness of General IT Controls (GITCs)
• Staying up to date with new and emerging technologies, software and risk and providing recommendations based on these

Your experience:

• At least 4 years of proven IT Audit experience, preferably within an accountancy practice
• Have a strong working knowledge of IT General Controls (ITGCs), cybersecurity frameworks, and risk management principles
• Ideally be CISA certified
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills

In return, you will receive:

• Private medical
• Hybrid working
• Flexi-hours