Information System Auditor

Prudential plc; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Prudential plc in the United States seeks an Information System Auditor to lead internal audits across business processes, assess risks in information systems, and evaluate internal controls to provide independent assurance of the control environment.

The role requires strong IT audit techniques, CISA certification, and other professional credentials. You will develop annual audit plans, support Audit Committee communications, and monitor remediation of audit findings.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of auditing techniques and processes with at least five years in information technology audit.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for reporting to diverse audiences.
• Ability to identify, assess and address risk and materiality within IT environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the information system audit function within Internal Audit.
• Develop and implement the annual information system audit plan with the Head of Internal Audit.
• Support Audit Committee communications, including quarterly board reporting.

Skills

Auditing techniques

Communication skills

Financial analysis

Risk assessment

Information systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/economics/insurance

Job description

Prudential’s purpose is to be partners for every life and protectors for every future. Our purpose encourages everything we do by creating a culture in which diversity is celebrated and inclusion assured, for our people, customers, and partners. We provide a platform for our people to do their best work and make an impact to the business, and we support our people’s career ambitions. We pledge to make Prudential a place where you can Connect, Grow, and Succeed.

Role Summary

The Information System Auditor is responsible for execution of internal audits covering all aspects of business process; assessing risks on information systems, business operations and evaluating internal controls to provide an independent appraisal of internal control environment across the organization.

Principal Accountabilities/Responsibilities

• In charge of the information system audit function of the Internal Audit department
• Develop and implement the annual information system audit plan in liaison with the Head of Internal Audit.
• Provide support to the Head of Internal Audit in coordinating the affair of the Audit committee including providing information required for preparation of quarterly board reports.
• Provide system special audits and investigations as and when required.
• Perform audit follow up and tracking of open audit findings to ensure that audit findings are closed within the agreed timelines.
• Evaluate and report on system infrastructure and life cycle management.
• Review system development, acquisition and maintenance.
• Monitor the implementation operation of defined controls and recommendations on an ongoing basis.

Requirements

• Educational/Professional Qualifications Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in accounting, Economics, Insurance, etc., with at least a 2:2 (second class lower).
• A CISA professional certification is required.
• Minimum of 5 Years experience in similar role Additional relevant professional certification (ACA, ACCA, AIIN, CIA, etc.) will be a plus.

Attributes Skills (Required)

• Thorough knowledge of current auditing techniques and processes with minimum of five years’ experience in information technology audit role.
• Advanced Audit command language and skills.
• Strong business and financial analytical skills
• Ability to identify, assess and address risk, materiality and interdependence
• Strong communication skills presenting internal audit and risk matters in an understandable way across various forums and levels of the organization with the right level of detail.
• Broad knowledge of information systems and operations in view of the internal audit objectives.
• Ability to work well independently as well as the ability to work well with multiple/diverse stakeholders and communicate the benefits of process initiatives

Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equality of opportunity of benefits for all who apply and who perform work for our organisation irrespective of sex, race, age, ethnic origin, educational, social and cultural background, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, disability or part-time / fixed-term work, or any other status protected by applicable law. We encourage the same standards from our recruitment and third-party suppliers taking into account the context of grade, job and location. We also allow for reasonable adjustments to support people with individual physical or mental health requirements.