IT Audit Manager

Our Clients; Makati; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Clients in Makati is seeking an IT Audit Manager (CISA) to lead IT audit engagements and manage business development activities. You will oversee teams, ensuring high-quality delivery and effective communication with C-suite executives on technology risks.

Preferred candidates will have 5+ years of relevant experience, a bachelor's degree in a related field, and certifications like CISA. Join us to foster a collaborative environment while maintaining a hybrid work schedule.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in IT Audit, IT Risk Management, or Cybersecurity.
• Deep understanding of ITGCs and SOC reporting.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and reporting of IT audits.
• Act as a trusted advisor to executives on technology risks.
• Supervise and mentor auditors, providing performance feedback.

Skills

IT Risk Management

Cybersecurity

Communication skills

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, or related field

Tools

Tableau

ACL

PowerBI

SAP

Oracle

Job description

IT AUDIT MANAGER (CISA)

Location: Makati

Work Setup: Hybrid (3 DAYS RTO)

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday

The IT Audit Manager is responsible for leading multiple engagement teams, working with a wide variety of clients to deliver professional services and managing business development activities on strategic and global priority accounts specific to IT Audit engagements including IT control/SOX compliance and assessment, information security and data security.

Key Responsibilities

Engagement Management

• Lead the planning, execution, and reporting of IT audits, ensuring alignment with professional standards (COBIT, NIST, ISO 27001).
• Oversee IT General Controls (ITGC) testing and automated application control assessments for SOX 404 compliance.
• Identify and evaluate complex IT risks related to systems, infrastructure, and data integrity.
• Review engagement workpapers for technical accuracy and ensure all findings are supported by robust evidence.
• Manage project budgets, resource allocation, and timelines to ensure successful delivery.

Relationship Management

• Act as a trusted advisor to C-suite executives and IT leadership, providing insights on emerging technology risks and mitigation strategies.
• Facilitate closing meetings to discuss audit findings and negotiate remediation plans with stakeholders.
• Drive business development by identifying service gaps at existing accounts and leading the preparation of proposals for new clients.
• Collaborate with financial audit teams to provide integrated audit solutions.

People Management

• Supervise, coach, and mentor senior and staff-level auditors, providing consistent performance feedback.
• Facilitate internal training sessions on specialized topics such as Cloud Security, Data Privacy, and AI Governance.
• Foster an inclusive team environment and participate in the recruitment of top-tier technical talent.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems (MIS), Computer Science, Accounting, or a related field.
• Experience: 5+ years of experience in IT Audit, IT Risk Management, or Cybersecurity, preferably within a professional services or "Big 4" environment.
• Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of ITGCs, SOC reporting, and network security protocols.
• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for presenting complex technical risks to non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications: Professional certification such as CISA (required), CIA, CISSP, or CPA.
• ERP/Apps: Relevant experience in application security and ERP implementation projects (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
• Cloud/Data: Experience auditing cloud environments (AWS, Azure) and using data analytics tools (ACL, Tableau, PowerBI).