Robert Half · 2 weeks ago
IT Audit Manager
Chicago, IL, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$135K/yr - $140K/yr
4+ years expRobert Half is a leading professional staffing and consulting firm, and they are seeking an IT Audit Manager. The role involves developing the annual IT audit plan, managing audits, and optimizing information technology risk across various areas.
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Responsibilities
Develop the annual IT audit plan, including the annual risk assessment, in collaboration with Internal Audit leadership
Assess, manage and optimize information technology risk across a wide range of areas, including cybersecurity, IT strategy and governance, IT regulatory and compliance requirements, and business continuity
Manage a portfolio of assigned audits and related activities, including staffing, scheduling, and coordination with the client to ensure the timely completion of the plan
Oversee IT audits, including cybersecurity, cloud, system access controls, system implementation life cycle, and data governance
Develop audit programs and testing procedures in accordance with widely accepted IT auditing and cybersecurity standards (e.g., COBIT, NIST, CIS, CSA)
Manage and monitor the progress of the audit engagement, prioritize the workload of the audit team, and identify and escalate to the Director of Internal Audit any necessary changes to the audit as the engagement progresses
Draft complete audit reports with minimal oversight that clearly and concisely describe issues identified during the audit engagement
Ensure audit engagement quality, including adherence to Global IIA Standards and Internal Audit Department policies and standards
Deliver reviews and projects on time, within agreed budget, and in accordance with IIA Standards
Drive cross-functional assurance and compliance initiatives (such as risk assessments, monitoring approach, etc.) with other functions
Manage audits with a collaborative tone ensuring a constructive environment is maintained between the audit team and the audit client
Establish and communicate recommendations to mitigate current and emerging internal and external risks, ensuring appropriate escalation and reporting of issues impacting operations to address strategic, business and compliance objectives
Build successful relationships with client management to provide value-added consultation to influence and strengthen operational efficiencies and effectiveness, promote appropriate risk management awareness and mitigation, and provide opportunities for cost savings, and standardization and globalization of processes
Coach and manage junior staff effectively on assigned audits and projects
Contribute to the positive and team-oriented culture by maintaining cooperative relationships (assisting other project teams when necessary), facilitating the resolution of conflicts, sharing information, and accepting and providing feedback
Manage special projects as requested by management
Leverage data analytics to enhance audit effectiveness and provide insights into operational risks and efficiency opportunities
Assist the Director of Internal Audit in developing key risk indicators (KRIs) to monitor financial, operational, and IT risks
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree, preferably in business related major (accountancy, finance, business administration, management information systems, etc.)
4+ years of external or internal auditing or equivalent experience with a public accounting firm or publicly-traded company
Expertise in internal audit, accounting processes, IT General Controls standards, cybersecurity risks, and IT SOX compliance
Demonstrated history of using data analytics in projects and activities to provide value-added insights
Experience in data analytics tools (e.g., Alteryx, Power BI, Power Apps, Python, R, SQL) and automated audit techniques
Excellent project management skills
Knowledge of professional audit standards, COSO framework, US GAAP, and risk assessment practices
Preferred
CPA, CIA, CISA, CRISC, CISM, CCSP or CISSP preferred
Benefits
Medical
Vision
Dental
Life
Disability insurance
Company
Robert Half
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Funding
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unknown1978-01-13IPO
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Keith Waddell
President and CEO
Paul Gentzkow
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