Senior IT Auditor

Barclay Simpson; West Midlands Combined Authority; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior IT Auditor to enhance IT governance and risk management. In this hybrid role, you will plan and execute audits, evaluate internal controls, and provide assurance on IT projects. Your expertise in audit analytics will help identify risks and improve compliance. This dynamic position offers the chance to contribute to a proactive risk management culture while building strong relationships with stakeholders. Join a growing team and help shape a robust IT risk environment for the future.

Qualifications

• Recognized audit qualification and CISA certification are essential.
• Proven experience in delivering IT audits in complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute high-quality IT audits across various controls.
• Deliver clear audit reports with practical recommendations.

Skills

IT Audit

IT Governance

Risk Management

Audit Analytics

Communication Skills

Education

Chartered Internal Auditor

Chartered Accountant

CISA Certification

Job description

Are you a skilled IT audit professional ready to make an impact in a dynamic, forward-thinking organisation? We’re looking for a Senior IT Auditor to join an established Internal Audit team, where you’ll play a vital role in strengthening IT governance, identifying risks, and delivering valuable insights that drive real change.

What you’ll be doing:

• Plan and execute high-quality IT audits across general controls, application controls, IT governance, and disaster recovery.
• Evaluate internal controls to ensure compliance with policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Deliver clear, concise audit reports with practical recommendations to enhance the control environment.
• Provide assurance on IT projects and ensure alignment with industry best practices.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and promote a proactive risk management culture.
• Stay ahead of emerging risks and developments in the IT and regulatory landscape.

What you’ll bring:

• A recognised audit qualification (Chartered Internal Auditor, Chartered Accountant) and a CISA certification (essential).
• Proven experience delivering IT audits in a complex environment, ideally within financial services.
• Strong understanding of IT risk, controls, governance, and disaster recovery planning.
• Proficiency in audit analytics to identify inefficiencies, risk exposures, or non-compliance.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical findings in plain English and influence key stakeholders.
• Hybrid role with 20% of your time office based.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing team and help shape a strong, future-ready IT risk environment.