Job Description

• Risk and Advisory Services (RAS) offer a range of advisory and support services across both the private and public sector:
• Internal Audit: Fully outsourced or partnering internal audit services, advice on establishing a new function, quality reviews of existing internal audit functions, training
• IT Assurance: Internal IT Audit, IT Governance, risk management, IT/Cyber security & business continuity, IT project management, Data Analytics, Controls Assurance (including Third Party Assurance).

Responsibilities

• To provide a high quality service to clients in respect of internal audit assignments including both operational and IT assurance elements.
• Plan audit assignments with the assistance of manager/partners as requested
• Responsible for leading on assigned portfolio as senior auditor
• Prepared to be out of office at client sites performing audits (including limited International travel).
• Ensure remote and on site audit work is carried out, including allocation of work within the designated team, in a professional manner
• Ensure the work undertaken is in accordance with the approved plan and budget
• Advise managers of progress on the job and any developments that may lead to change of strategy
• Obtain sufficient evidence to support conclusions drawn and document this within the electronic working papers system, Pentana
• Adopt an integrated assurance approach to audit assignments to include both operational and IT assurance requirements
• Suggest logical solutions to problems
• Prepare draft reports for each audit on time, to enable agreed client protocols to be met
• Ensure closing meetings are held on each assignment prior to leaving site or remotely
• Respond to client concerns in an efficient and effective manner
• Deliver internal audit work in line with the agreed RAS protocols including timely delivery and completion of work within Pentana
• Provide sound advice to clients and demonstrate knowledge of wider business issues
• Supervise and review junior auditors’ work, as required
• Support RAS in technical development as required
• Contribute to the development of new business by attending and presenting at tender opportunities.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

CISA qualified or equivalent; knowledge of COBIT. Proven relevant experience, gained in a similar auditing role. Good understanding of IT Risks and Controls. Good understanding of Information Security auditing. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Strong organizational and time management skills. Able to influence internal / external clients and colleagues. Has proven planning and prioritizing skills. Able to work under pressure with accuracy and focus. Able to demonstrate problem solving skills. Keen to add value to our clients’ businesses. Desirable (but not compulsory). People management skills (proven experience of managing at supervisory level). Experience with Third Party Assurance(SOC1/2) and/or Sarbanes Oxley reviews. Experience of SAP (and specifically auditing SAP). Experience of Data Analytics.