IT AUDIT MANAGER

The IT Infrastructure Audit team is accountable for conducting technical IT infrastructure audits, major infrastructure technology implementation audits and integrated audits.  The IT Audit Manager of IT Infrastructure Audit leads a “sub-team” of  IT audit professionals in supporting the AVP, IT Infrastructure Audit in achieving the overall team’s objectives and goals.   The IT Audit Manager is accountable for the on-time and quality delivery and execution of the annual audit plan. 

Responsibilities:

•         Lead a diverse team of audit professionals responsible for the completion and/or overseeing the different stages of an audit - planning, execution, reporting and findings follow-up. 
•         Ensure audits are completed in accordance with established standards and within prescribed time, budget and scope parameters.  For instance :
•         Complete Audit Planning, Risk & Control Assessment, and develop/update  audit programs with assistance from senior auditors/auditors
•         Supervise and monitor audit testing.  Direct and oversee the completion of documentation of audit work in a clear, concise, logical manner; and assessment of risk, design and operating effectiveness of controls.
•         Review test working papers and audit findings/recommendations
•         Presentation of findings and recommendations to management
•         Draft audit reports
•         Monitor follow-up status of audit findings
•         Promote and foster a cohesive team and positive work environment that is consistent with Guiding Principles and Leadership Profile.  Encourage innovation, creativity and collaboration.  Support management and other team members in the achievement of individual, divisional and team goals
•         Work with IT Audit Management to improve the audit process to ensure audits are performed efficiently and delivered timely with quality results.
•         Represent Audit Division on committees and provide specialized subject matter expertise to clients, Audit Division and regulators relating to policy,  procedures and processes.
•         Keep abreast of emerging risks, trends and issues in information technology.
•         Develop and maintain strong understanding of current technology risks to adequately assess impacts.
•         Conduct research to identify benchmarks and best practices for the management of IT risk & audit practice.
•         Some travel may be required.

Qualifications:   

•         Technical / infrastructure IT Audit Experience – minimum of 4 years ; OR
•         Large scale ($1million to $10 Million+) System implementation audit experience – minimum 4 years
•         People management and team building experience - Minimum of 2 years
•         Strong understanding of inherent technology risks and be able to articulate technology residual risks from a management perspective
•         Ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative team environment
•         Strong knowledge on risk assessment process and methods
•         Excellent report writing skills and strong verbal communication skills
•         Strong interpersonal, and negotiation skills
•         Strong project & time management skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines
•         Relevant banking or financial institute work experience
•         Bachelor degree in computer science or business administration or IT administration ; and a professional designation (e.g. CISA, CISM, CISSP,  CIA)