IT Audit Senior (ITGC and ITAC)

Hammerjack Pty Ltd; Philippines; On-site; PHP 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

P&A Grant Thornton in the Philippines seeks an IT Audit Senior Lead Consultant to provide strategic advisory services on IT controls, SOX, information security, and data integrity. You will lead engagements, mentor junior staff, and present findings to clients.

You will manage risk-based audits, coordinate with stakeholders, and ensure timely delivery while upholding the firm’s quality standards and methodologies. This role emphasizes professional development and client service excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, IT, or related field.
• At least three years' experience in internal auditing focused on process and systems.
• Proficient knowledge of risk assessment, control frameworks, and compliance.
• Experience evaluating internal controls and making recommendations.
• Strong analytical skills to identify patterns and anomalies.
• Demonstrates integrity and ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform risk-based IT audit and advisory activities from planning to reporting.
• Communicate with stakeholders during fieldwork and reporting processes.
• Ensure timely delivery and adherence to audit plans.
• Assist in preparing the risk-based annual audit plan.
• Supervise junior team members and provide guidance.
• Present findings to business units and senior management.
• Archive engagement files and ensure proper documentation.
• Submit binders and deliverables to the Managing Consultant.
• Carry out admin tasks as delegated.

Skills

IT Audit

SOX

Information security

Data integrity

Risk assessment

Analysis

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/IT or related field

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION DETAILS

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 certifications 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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