IT Audit - Technology Assurance (Manager)

EY; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Technology Risk Manager to lead multiple client engagements. The role involves assessing IT systems, managing risks, and providing solutions to enhance operational effectiveness. Candidates should possess a relevant degree, 5+ years of experience in IT audit or consulting, and strong project management skills. The firm offers a competitive remuneration package and fosters continuous learning in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Continuous learning opportunities

Diverse and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years of IT audit, consulting, or MNC experience.
• Experience in financial statement audits and ISAE 3402 engagements.
• Ability to identify and cross-sell services.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple client engagement teams.
• Assess and evaluate IT systems and mitigate related business risks.
• Create plans for engagement objectives complying with standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Project management skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

University degree in relevant discipline

Tools

ACL

SQL

Tableau

Spotfire

Job description

We enhance performance through creating risk-enabled organizations. We help clients identify importantrisks, design frameworks to manage them and improve the effectiveness and efficiency of riskmanagement. As a risk transformation professional, you will be addressing client issues such as businessperformance variability, business and process controls transformation and automation; applicationsecurity integrity, governance, risk and control (GRC) technology enablement, business and/or IT GRC,continuous monitoring, vendor and contract risk management, IT risk management as well as to supportand manage technology risk audits. You will belong to an international network of specialists helping ourclients transform risk functions and implement technology solutions that support risk management andgovernance.
We will support you with career-long training and coaching to develop your skills in risk strategy, riskfunction design, risk management and performance enhancement. As EY is a global leading serviceprovider in this space, you will be working with the best of the best in a collaborative environment. Sowhenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

The opportunity

You will be responsible for managing multiple client engagement teams at an executive level within thepractice and the firm. Engagements focus on the assessment and/or evaluation of IT systems and themitigation of IT-related business risks. Engagements may be either assurance (attestation) and/or riskconsulting in nature, and vary considerably in size and complexity.

All of our Technology Risk services whether assurance or consulting in nature are designed for the dualpurpose of strengthening internal controls and, in so doing, helping to improve IT and businessperformance.

In addition to assurance-related engagements such as financial attestation and ISAE 3402 engagements,you will focus on IT governance and effectiveness; IT program management and assurance; security andcontrols of ERP implementations; and business intelligence and information analysis.

As a Manager within the Technology Risk team, you will provide guidance and share knowledge withteam members and participate in performing procedures especially focusing on complex, judgmentaland/or specialized issues.

You will work with the team and the client to create plans for accomplishing engagement objectives and astrategy that complies with professional standards and addresses the risks inherent in the engagement.

Your key responsibilities

• Brief the engagement team on the client's IT environment and industry IT trends
• Maintain relationships with client management to manage expectations of service, including workproducts, timing, and deliverables
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of complex information systems and apply it to clientsituations
• Use extensive knowledge of the client's business/industry to identify technological developmentsand evaluate impacts on the client's business
• Demonstrate excellent project management skills, inspire teamwork and responsibility withengagement team members
• Use current technology/tools to enhance the effectiveness of deliverables and services

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong drive to excel professionally, and to guide and motivate others
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Dedicated, innovative, resourceful, and able to work under pressure
• Foster an efficient, innovative and team-oriented work environment

To qualify for the role you must have

• A recognized university degree in accounting, business, information technology, engineering,mathematics or other relevant discipline
• At least 5 years of relevant IT audit, consulting or industry experience, preferably in a professionalservices environment or MNC.
• Significant experience in having applied relevant technical knowledge in at least one of the following engagements:
  • (a) financial statement audits;
  • (b) internal or operational audits;
  • (c) ISAE 3402 engagements;
  • (d) ERP security and controls reviews (Oracle, SAP, PeopleSoft)
  • (e) SOX integrated audits and/or
  • (f) application of data analytics for business process reviews (e.g., ACL, IDEAL, SQL, Tableau,Spotfire)
• Strong project management skills and able to manage a portfolio of engagements
• Ability to identify and cross sell services within the firm to existing clientele

Ideally, you should also have

• Professional certification e.g. CPA, CA, CISA, CISSP, CISM, COBIT, ISMS, CBCP, CIA, CIPP,CGEIT, CIPM or CIPP certification or other related certifications
• Experience in financial institutions (i.e. banking, insurance, wealth/asset management etc.)
• Knowledge in central bank regulatory framework
• Strong grasp of business and technical issues and industry trends

What we look for

Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shiftingworkloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident leaderequipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in adynamic organization. If you’re ready to take on a wide range of responsibilities, and are committed toseeking out new ways to make a difference, this role is for you.

What working at EY offers

EY offers a competitive remuneration package commensurate with your work experience where you’ll berewarded for your individual and team performance. We are committed to being an inclusive employerand are happy to consider flexible working arrangements, where this may be needed, guided by our FWAPolicy. Plus, we offer:

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningfulimpact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leaderthe world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use yourvoice to help others find theirs.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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