IT Audit Senior (ITAC and ITGC)

P&A Grant Thornton; Makati; On-site; PHP 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

P&A Grant Thornton is seeking a Lead Consultant (IT Audit Senior) to conduct strategic IT audit engagements, assess IT controls, SOX/compliance, and data integrity. You will perform risk-based IT audits, plan engagements, and report findings while coordinating with stakeholders.

Mentoring junior staff and maintaining adherence to quality standards are key aspects of the role. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/IT and at least three years in internal audit, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, IT, or related field.
• At least three years of relevant internal audit experience focusing on process and systems.
• Knowledge of risk assessment, control frameworks, and compliance requirements.
• Experience evaluating internal controls and recommending improvements.
• Strong analytical skills and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Perform risk-based IT audit and advisory activities with IT Audit Manager through all audit phases.
• Communicate with stakeholders during fieldwork, reporting, or ad hoc tasks.
• Ensure timely completion of engagements and adherence to timelines.
• Assist in preparing a risk-based annual audit plan.
• Ensure proper execution of the plan per Firm quality standards.
• Conduct internal audit engagements to meet objectives and support reports.
• Mentor junior team members and supervise associates.
• Present findings to business units and update CTO on results.
• Archive IT Audit/SOX methodology and working papers after engagements.
• Submit engagement binders and deliverables to Managing Consultant with reports.
• Perform related admin and ad hoc tasks as delegated.
• Establish relationships with key project stakeholders and coordinate with client personnel.
• Keep client informed of developments in accounting standards, internal controls, risk management, fraud, IT.
• Provide timely feedback to staff about performance.
• Take charge of professional development and attend relevant trainings.
• Obtain necessary certifications as prescribed in policy.

Skills

Analytical skills

Risk assessment

Internal auditing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, IT, or related field

Job description

The Lead Consultant (IT Audit Senior) provides strategic, unbiased and objective advisory services with the team members in the execution of Systems/IT Audits engagements such as but not limited to assessing IT controls/ SOX / information security, and data integrity.

ENGAGEMENT MANAGEMENT

• Perform risk-based IT audit and advisory activities by assisting the IT Audit Manager in the various stages of the audit lifecycle, to include planning, fieldwork, and reporting
• Work regularly and communicate effectively with business stakeholders while performing audit fieldwork, reporting, or ad hoc administrative tasks.
• Conduct work in an efficient and effective manner, monitoring and communicating adherence to project timelines
• Assist in the preparation of a risk-based annual audit plan.
• Ensure proper and efficient execution of the plan in accordance with the Firm’s quality standards
• Conduct internal audit engagements based on the approved audit plan. Ensure that the planned work is appropriately completed to satisfy the engagement’s objectives and support the report
• Acting as mentor or coach to junior members of the team. Ensure that the Associate Consultants receive adequate supervision and observe proper protocol in dealing with clients
• Present findings to the business units and update the IT Audit Manager and Chief Technology Officer of the results.
• Perform the cleaning up and archiving of the IT Audit/SOX Methodology/Tool file and other working papers at the conclusion of every engagement and within the prescribed period of archiving
• Ensure that engagement binders and files are submitted to Managing Consultant together with the report and related deliverables
• Perform related admin and ad hoc tasks for this job. Perform other duties and responsibilities as may be delegated or assigned by the Managing Consultant or Advisory Partner

RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

• Establishing relationship with key project stakeholders
• Establish and maintain a clear coordination and good working relationship with the client personnel, peers, subordinates and other associates within and outside the Firm at all times
• Keep the client aware of significant development in accounting standards, internal control, internal audit, risk management, fraud, IT and other areas that affect their businesses
• Provide immediate assistance and/or advice for the professional needs of the clients
• Provide timely feedback to staff assistants about their job performance, i.e., their strong and weak points and areas for improvement

PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

• Provide timely feedback to staff assistants about their job performance, i.e., their strong and weak points and areas for improvement
• Accomplish and discuss Performance Review Reports (PRRs) of staff assistants immediately after every engagement
• Participate in an annual performance review process through deliberations on the overall performance of staff assistants

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Taking charge of your professional development.
• Attend in-house or relevant outside seminars and trainings either as participant or facilitator for continuous professional development and enhancement of technical skills and competence
• Obtain the necessary certificates expected of the position as prescribed in the policy

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a graduate of a bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, IT, or a related field.
• With at least three (3) years relevant work experience in internal auditing, with a focus on process and systems audit.
• Has Proficient knowledge of risk assessment, control frameworks, and compliance requirements.
• Experience in evaluating internal controls, identifying control weaknesses, and making practical recommendations for improvement.
• Excellent analytical skills to identify patterns, trends, and anomalies in data and processes.
• Demonstrates integrity, values, principles, and work ethics.

PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS

Professional certification such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

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