IT Risk Assurance - Senior Manager
IT Risk Assurance - Senior Manager
Apply locations Dublin time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id 558541WD
Line of Service: Assurance
Industry/Sector: Not Applicable
Specialism: Assurance
Management Level: Senior Manager
Job Description & Summary: We are seeking to hire full time, permanent IT and ERP Audit professionals to join our leading Risk Assurance solutions (RAS) practice. You would be joining a team led by our risk assurance partners and will get to work on a broad portfolio of audit and non-audit clients.
We have a vacancy at Senior Manager level and are keen to speak to candidates with IT and/or ERP audit experience within an accounting practice or internal industry role. Our IT Risk and Assurance team supports Irish and global organisations navigate IT and cybersecurity risks.
The Role:
* Reporting to the Directors and Partners within IT Risk Assurance (ITRA), the role involves taking charge of a portfolio of clients from planning to completion. Managing an IT audit portfolio as part of the external financial audit assignments.
* Assisting financial audit teams in identifying and leveraging IT controls whilst identifying and addressing the existing IT risks.
* Supervising, coaching and leading teams.
* Reviewing the work of less experienced team members.
* Delivering high quality recommendations to Audit Managers and clients.
* Delivering within agreed timeframes and budgets.
* Developing and maintaining personal networks within PwC and in the marketplace.
Education / Professional Qualifications:
* A bachelor’s degree in commerce, finance, technology, computer science or similar fields.
* CISA certification preferable.
* Strong knowledge of IT audit methodologies, tools and techniques.
* An accounting qualification and IT or financial audit experience would be a significant advantage.
Experience Required:
* The Senior Manager grade requires a minimum of seven years progressive Audit experience including IT audit in an accounting firm, or equivalent experience as an IT auditor within private sector.
* Experience managing the full cycle IT audit process preferably as part of the financial audit.
* Ability to walk through business process and identification of key controls, IT dependencies and systems that support business processes.
* Confidence in reviewing the design and operating effectiveness of IT controls.
* Ability to identify gaps, create and tailor recommendations suited to clients needs and develop comprehensive reports to summarise audit work.
* Confidence in dealing with a wide range of stakeholders and managing relationships cross firm and with external clients.
* Good accounting knowledge and a good grasp of the COBIT fundamentals which underpin IT audits.
* Exposure to PCAOB and Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) related IT reviews which includes automated controls, IT general controls reviews and baselining system generated reports.
* Ability to oversee, manage & motivate a team through the lifecycle of an audit.
* Experience in budget development, management and oversight.
* Knowledge and experience with IT risk frameworks (e.g. NIST, COBIT, ISO, CIA) and/or IT related regulation/guidance.
* Experience in SAP or Oracle ERP systems is preferable.
Personal Qualities:
* Strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal with people across all levels of an organization.
* A genuine interest in providing high quality service to clients.
* Excellent planning and organizational skills.
* Ability to coach and mentor junior staff.
* Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
* Ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously.
* Ability to work under deadlines.
Unlock your potential with PwC Ireland: We believe that challenges are better solved together. We’re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you’ll be a part of amazing teams encouraged to collaborate and innovate in a way that creates powerful solutions and makes a positive impact.
Enjoy PwC’s perks: We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive employee benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life.
Being appreciated for being you: Our most valuable asset is our people and we recognise you for it - ensuring you feel like you belong and that you are valued and rewarded for the great work you do every day. PwC is an equal opportunities employer and creating a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve is hugely important to us.
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