IT Audit Managers

National Audit Office; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector audit organization in the UK is seeking a Senior IT Audit Manager to manage IT audit teams, ensure high-quality audits, and deliver IT audit engagements. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of IT audit processes, proven technical skills in auditing IT systems, and exceptional project management skills. This position offers opportunities to develop and support audit strategies, contributing to improved public services.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of how IT audit supports financial audit.
• Experience with IT audit related to ERP solutions.
• Experience developing and delivering training on IT audit.

Responsibilities

• Manage specialist IT audit teams across a wide range of audits.
• Deliver specific IT audit engagements.
• Develop quality IT audit within the NAO.

Skills

Strong understanding of IT audit

Proven technical skills in auditing IT systems

Exceptional project management skills

Experience with Oracle eBS and SAP

Experience delivering IT audit work

Tools

Active Directory

Azure AD / Entra ID

Unix

Microsoft Dynamics

SQL

Job description

Senior IT Audit Managers play a vital role in ensuring high quality external IT audit work that supports financial audit teams, providing effective accountability and scrutiny. They manage specialist IT audit teams across a wide range of audits, covering complex ERP and other systems significant to financial reporting. Leading for a large central government department and a range of public organisations, they manage, support and motivate specialist teams to deliver high quality and value, improving public services. Further details on the role and NAO can be found in the candidate applicant pack - https://bit.ly/44wSiEu.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Director, IT Audit in the development of IT audit within the NAO
• Support the development and planning of the annual programme of IT audit work and monitor its delivery through good project and budget management
• Deliver specific IT audit engagements
• Develop quality IT audit within the NAO
• Assist with review and update of the overall IT audit development strategy
• Assist with developing IT audit skills of both IT Audit Specialists and financial audit teams on IT audit matters, focusing on major ERP solutions such as Oracle, SAP and Workday
• Co‑review the outcome of the annual audit quality review processes with the Director, IT Audit and Senior IT Audit Managers, and develop responses to ensure quality issues are addressed on a timely basis, updating the System of Quality Management
• Design, develop, plan and deliver a programme of IT Audit Specialist training
• Provide insight on IT matters to the wider office through sessions such as lunch and learn, developing guidance notes and attending team meetings
• Assist in developing IT audit approaches that respond to new and emerging technologies and related risks arising from IT
• Assist in the review and development of the NAO’s IT audit approach, supporting tools and documentation to keep the approach current and efficient, including annual and ad‑hoc updates of standardised audit responses to risks arising from IT
• Support the planning and delivery of the annual IT audit work programme
• Be responsible for a portfolio of IT audits, ensuring appropriate IT support and delivery of high‑quality work
• Collaborate with the Senior IT Audit Managers to develop an annual plan of IT audit work, create a resourcing plan, monitor quality and delivery, and respond proactively to delivery or quality issues
• Collaborate with the Data Operations Team and AI and Data & Analytics Team, forming the Digital Financial Audit Function, to provide guidance on technology use that adds the most value at least cost

Delivery of Specific IT Audit Engagements

• Work with individual financial audit teams to scope and plan the IT audit work, supporting testing of automated or IT‑dependent manual controls, and general IT controls work relating to financial statement audit
• Establish and build excellent relations with audited bodies’ staff, briefing them on the work to be done and maintaining ongoing engagement, adding value at all levels including senior levels such as the C‑Suite and Those Charged With Governance
• Take hands‑on involvement in all aspects of delivery, including managing the IT Audit team, gathering audit evidence, coaching staff, reviewing work to meet high quality standards, and concluding on assurance levels regarding IT controls and risk mitigation
• Draft reports for audited body staff and the financial audit team, communicating results, impacts, and recommendations for enhancement of controls and processes
• Support Parliament in holding government to account and help improve public services through high‑quality audits

Company Information

• UK nationals
• Nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• Nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS), Essential
• Strong understanding of how IT audit supports the financial audit and ensures high quality IT audit work
• Proven technical skills in auditing IT systems, particularly in Oracle eBS, Fusion, or SAP, with additional experience in Active Directory, Azure AD / Entra ID, Unix, Microsoft Dynamics and SQL
• Experience delivering IT audit work and acting as first‑stage reviewer to pre‑empt challenges from second‑stage quality reviews
• Exceptional project management skills, delivering high quality work efficiently while ensuring the welfare of teams
• Experience working with and advising financial audit teams, interpreting results of IT audit work for assurance
• Experience drafting reports for client management on matters arising from IT audit work
• Experience working with senior level client IT management
• Experience developing and delivering training on IT audit and related matters
• Understanding of end‑to‑end business processes and how IT systems and controls mitigate risk
• Experience testing IT‑dependent controls, particularly as part of end‑to‑end business processes such as SOx testing
• Experience identifying, documenting, evaluating and testing supporting general IT controls required to support IT‑dependent controls

Desirable

• Strong relationship management and influencing skills to maximise influence on external clients and stakeholders
• Collaborative, engaging well with colleagues at all levels, and investing in their development and the wider success of the organisation
• Experience designing, developing and implementing initiatives to improve audit quality

Attributes

• Intellectual curiosity, especially about technology and business process matters
• Collaborative and inclusive teamwork
• Positive “can do” attitude, driving determination to overcome obstacles and achieve goals
• Strong communication skills, adapting to various audiences from junior audit staff to senior client and internal staff
• Ability to manage upwards, keeping the Director, IT Audit apprised of relevant matters at an appropriate frequency and managing their time effectively
• Commitment to personal development and maintaining up‑to‑date technical skills
• Excellent role model, motivating and inspiring individuals and teams to deliver their best while embodying NAO core values and behaviours
• Mentor team members, providing desk training and pastoral support to help them achieve professional development objectives
• Represent the NAO in a positive light to stakeholders nationally and internationally

The National Audit Office (NAO) is the UK's independent public spending watchdog.