Senior Manager - Technology Risk

EY; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Flexible work

Wellness incentive

Extended parental leave

Job summary

EY in Auckland seeks a Senior Manager to oversee a portfolio of Technology Assurance engagements and lead IT risk professionals in delivering IT control audits. You will identify opportunities to innovate and improve outcomes, and build trusted client relationships across industries to strengthen confidence in EY services.

The role is hybrid and based in Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland). A relevant IT-related degree and professional accreditations are preferred; experience in SOC and SOX engagements

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in IT or related discipline (finance/business/accounting qualifications considered)
• Professional accreditations (CPA, CISA, CA, CIA, CISM, CISSP, CBCP, CIPP) considered favorable
• Experience in External IT Audits, IT General Controls, SOC1/2/3, SOX, GS007 or ASAE Audits
• Experience in leading Line1/Line2 technology risk governance for Financial Institutions
• Passion for emerging technologies and advising clients on IT risks and performance

Responsibilities

• Oversee a portfolio of client engagements and manage Technology Risk professionals.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement.
• Establish trusted relationships with clients across industries to build confidence in EY services.
• Lead audits and assessments of IT processes against leading IT risk and security frameworks.
• Evaluate IT controls and operating effectiveness to support external financial reporting requirements.
• Present findings and engage Senior Management and Audit Committees as required.

Skills

IT risk management

IT controls testing

SOC audits

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Audit methodologies

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor or Master’s degree in IT or related discipline

Job description

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join EY and help to build a better working world.

Senior Manager Technology Assurance

Nāu te rourou, nāku te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi

With your contribution and my contribution, together we will thrive.

The opportunity

As our Senior Manager you’ll oversee a portfolio of client engagements and manages Technology Risk professionals in the delivery of information technology control engagements. You will identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement to deliver valuable outcomes for our clients. You will establish and leverage trusted relationships with our clients across a diverse range of industries, and work with them to build trust and confidence in our services.

This is a hybrid role and will be based in our Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland) office

Skill and attributes for success

• To be considered for this role you must have the following skills & experience Lead the execution of audits/assessments of IT processes against leading practice IT risk and security frameworks and common standards (e.g. CoBIT, ITIL, ISO 27001, Sarbanes Oxley Act).
• Manage teams to deliver IT Assurance/ Audit engagements - including evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of IT controls (e.g. application & IT general controls) in support of audits to meet external financial reporting requirements.
• Manage teams to deliver other assurance engagements including SOC 1, SOC 2, SOC 3, agreed upon procedures, reasonable and limited assurance engagements.
• Establish audit objectives, and design and test as per audit methodologies, processes and audit report criteria.
• Conduct audit of client’s accounting systems and key business applications.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of IT and relevant business/ operational processes, activities, policies and systems.
• Partner with internal and external teams, addressing compliance, financial and operational risk, and assessing current state internal controls and frameworks in order to mitigate current and emerging risks.
• Report on the existence and effectiveness of the system of internal controls, and present findings of each engagement to Senior Management and Audit Committees as required and apply a thorough understanding of complex information systems (e.g., operating systems, databases, ERP, Data Warehouse, SaaS etc).

Ideally, you’ll also have the skills and attributes below but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn.

• A Bachelor or Master’s degree qualification in IT or related discipline, although finance, business or accounting qualifications will also be considered.
• Professional accreditations and qualifications will also be considered favourably (CPA, CISA, CA, CIA, CISM, CISSP, CBCP, CIPP)
• Experience working on Audit engagements such as External IT Audits, IT General Controls, SOC1, SOC2, SOC3, SOX, GS007 or ASAE Audits.
• Experience in leading and managing Line1 and Line 2 technology risk governance roles in Financial Institutions.
• A passion for emerging technologies and working within a team to advise clients on how to manage IT risks and accelerate performance.

What We Offer You

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences www.ey.com/nz/careerdevelopment
• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.
• A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including up to 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/nz/benefits
• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

Inclusiveness is core to who we are and how we work together, driving value for our people and for our business. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at [e-mail] or [phone] (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

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