Internal Audit Specialist - IT

Accenture; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is seeking an Internal Audit Specialist in Dublin to lead part of the risk-based audit plan, focusing on emerging technologies such as AI, cloud, and IoT. You will conduct audits, advise business partners on risk in new ventures, and help shape the internal audit function with innovative analytics and automation.

You will join a fast-paced global team, collaborating with international colleagues, traveling up to 20%, and benefiting from Accenture's robust training and development

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in CS, IS, BA or Finance.
• Minimum of 3 years IT auditing or information security experience.
• Experience auditing for a global organization preferred.
• Strong IT knowledge in networking, data centers, hosting, virtualization, cloud, etc.
• Certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CIA, CCSK are preferred.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%.
• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• 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 audits with focus on emerging risk areas including cyber security, AI, cloud, RPA, and IoT.
• Provide advisory services to help business partners identify and manage risk in new technologies and initiatives.
• Contribute to departmental initiatives to improve efficiency and effectiveness of Internal Audit.
• Maintain up-to-date technical skills and business acumen through Accenture's training program.

Skills

IT auditing

Information security

Cloud technologies

Cybersecurity

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree (CS / IS / BA / Finance)

Job description

Position: Internal Audit Specialist

Location : Dublin

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.

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

Accenture reserves the right close the role, if a suitable candidate is found