Internal Audit Specialist - IT

Accenture UK & Ireland; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture UK & Ireland is seeking an Internal Audit Specialist in Dublin to participate in risk-based audits and advisory work across cyber security, AI, cloud, and emerging technologies.

You will partner with global teams, travel up to 20%, and contribute to strengthening risk management and governance processes while advancing your career in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Qualifications

• An undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or Finance is required.
• Minimum 3 years of IT auditing, information security, or related technical experience.
• Experience in IT external and internal audits or assessments, ideally for a global organization.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the creation and execution of the risk-based audit plan and report results to leadership and the Audit Committee.
• Conduct audits focusing on cyber security, AI, cloud, robotic process automation, and IoT risk areas.
• Provide advisory support to business partners to identify and manage risk in new technologies and initiatives.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of the Internal Audit function and its processes.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge through a robust training program.

Skills

IT auditing

Cyber security

Cloud computing

ERP applications

Vendor management

Communication

English proficiency

Travel availability

Education

Undergraduate degree in CS/IS/Business/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

IT governance tools

Job description

We Are:

Accenture is helping transform leading organizations and communities around the world. Choose Accenture and make delivering innovative work part of your extraordinary career. Accenture works at the intersection of business and technology to help clients improve their performance and create sustainable value for their stakeholders. Accenture is consistently recognized on FORTUNE’s 100 Best Companies to Work For and DiversityInc’s Top 50 Companies for Diversity lists.

Position: Internal Audit Specialist

Location: Dublin

The Internal Audit Department provides the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors with an independent and objective assessment of the reliability and integrity of financial and select operating information, the effectiveness and efficiency of Accenture plc and its consolidated subsidiaries’ (the “Company”) systems and internal controls, and compliance with the Company’s policies and procedures. Internal Audit Services also provides advisory services designed to add value and improve the Company’s operations through bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, controls, operations, and governance processes.

You Are:

An agile, highly-motivated, innovative thinker with a background in audit, risk, or compliance looking to join a fast-paced, global internal audit organization that has embraced transformative capabilities including advanced analytics, dynamic risk assessment processes, and automation to retain its role as a trusted advisor to the business.

The Work:

• Participate in the creation and execution of the risk-based audit plan, reporting results to Accenture Leadership and the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors
• Conduct a wide-ranging scope of audits with an emphasis on assessing emerging areas of risk including cyber security, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, robotic process automation, and the Internet of Things.
• Through advisory services, work with our business partners to help them proactively identify and manage risk in new technologies, new go-to-market offerings, and critical corporate initiatives.
• Shape the future of the Accenture Internal Audit through involvement in departmental initiatives that enable us to become more efficient and effective in everything we do.
• Ensure your technical skill set and business acumen stay current and relevant through participation in our robust training program.

Why Should I Join the Accenture Team?

You are looking for an internal audit role that provides you with exposure to senior levels of leadership, enables you to work with emerging technologies, provides opportunities for international travel and flexible work arrangements (work from home), requires little to no SOX testing, and offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Desired Skills & Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or Finance.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in IT auditing, information security, or related technical role focusing on compliance activities.
• Experience conducting IT external and internal audits or assessments, preferably for a global organization.
• Strong IT knowledge in infrastructure technologies (networking, data centers and hosting, virtualization, cloud etc.), application development and support, and emerging technologies.
• Experience leveraging predictive models and custom analytics in audit planning and execution is preferred.
• Technical knowledge and familiarity with control requirements in areas including ERP applications, Windows and Unix operating systems, cyber security, and vendor management.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and proficiency with the English language.
• Demonstrated analytical thinking, leadership, teamwork, and collaboration skills.
• Possession of at least one or more of these professional certifications (CISA, CISSP, CIA, CCSK) is preferred.
• Ability to adopt flexible work hours to collaborate with global teams and travel (up to 20%).

Application Deadline: Ongoing