A well regarded organization is seeking an experienced IT audit professional to lead technology-focused audit activities and strengthen risk management practices across the business. This opportunity is ideal for a leader with a strong background in IT controls, technology risk, and audit engagement management who enjoys developing talent and driving improvements in governance and control effectiveness.
Reporting to senior audit leadership, this position is responsible for overseeing IT audit engagements, evaluating technology-related risks, and assessing the effectiveness of IT systems and controls. You will lead and mentor a team of audit professionals, provide guidance throughout the audit process, and work with stakeholders to identify risks and recommend practical solutions.
What You'll Do
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Lead and oversee IT audit engagements, ensuring assessments are thorough, well-documented, and aligned with established audit standards.
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Evaluate technology environments, IT systems, and control frameworks to identify risks, control gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
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Review audit work, challenge findings where appropriate, and ensure recommendations are supported by sound analysis and evidence.
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Manage and develop a team of audit professionals, providing coaching, feedback, and guidance to support their technical and professional growth.
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Allocate resources, coordinate engagement priorities, and monitor progress to ensure audits are completed effectively and on schedule.
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Partner with business and technology stakeholders to communicate audit findings, discuss remediation plans, and promote stronger control practices.
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Support the continuous improvement of audit methodologies, risk assessment processes, and engagement practices.
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Contribute to broader risk management and governance initiatives while helping build the capabilities of the internal audit function.
What You Bring
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Strong experience in IT audit, technology risk, or technology controls assessment.
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Demonstrated experience auditing IT systems, applications, and control environments.
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Experience overseeing audit engagements, reviewing deliverables, and ensuring the quality of audit work.
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Proven people management and coaching capabilities, including experience developing junior audit professionals.
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Ability to lead a team of approximately four to five employees while balancing engagement delivery and staff development.
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Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk assessment skills.
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities, with confidence presenting findings and recommendations to leadership.
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Experience with ERP environments and related controls is an asset.
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Background in a large professional services firm or an established corporate internal audit function is preferred.
Why Join?
This role offers the opportunity to influence technology risk management and strengthen internal controls while shaping the development of a capable audit team. You'll work with stakeholders across the organization, contribute to meaningful risk and governance initiatives, and help advance the effectiveness of the internal audit function.
