Description
To follow audit professional standards and regulatory requirements in the performance of the day to day function of internal audit.To assist in audits of Information Technology infrastructure and business systems, and to perform follow-up efforts by
* Assisting Audit Managers to plan reviews prior to the commencement of fieldwork (includes meeting with IT management, discussing changes/events that have a material impact on the activity, revising/enhancing the examination program and scope as warranted).
* Performing fieldwork (reviews of departmental procedures, detail tests of procedures, processing systems, and records).
* Preparing work papers with particular focus on documentation and analysis to support audit fieldwork and findings.
* Preparing draft findings, presenting and obtaining auditee responses to findings and recommendations, assisting the Audit manager to finalize audit reports.
* Following-up on recommendations to ensure that the appropriate corrective actions were taken by reviewing and validating supporting evidence.
Qualifications:
* Undergraduate Degree (required) in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Mathematics, Computer Science or related field; Advanced Degree (MBA, or MS) is desired
o CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) and/or CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) desired.
* Working knowledge of data analytics and management reporting requirements.
* Extensive experience/training in principles and techniques of Information Systems auditing a must, knowledge of Investment Banking and Asset Management Services products (Investment Solutions) preferred.
* Understanding of management principles and the ability to recognize deviations from good business practices.
* Minimum of 10 years recent experience in Information Technology audit (would prefer experience within the Investment Banking/Asset Management Services/Financial Services sector)
* Ability to apply internal audit standards, procedures, and techniques, a must.
* Be able to demonstrate business tactical and strategic thinking, be innovative and creative with an ability to think outside of the box.
* Have very good communication skills (verbal, written, presentation), interpersonal skills, strong facilitation and interviewing skills.
* Exceptional analytical abilities, strong organization and teamwork skills.
* Be comfortable discussing departmental metrics with Audit senior management.
* Be able to discuss audit findings and recommendations pertaining to IT infrastructure areas or Business Systems under review.
* Strong risk and control awareness, and knowledge of risk assessment methodology, and audit planning and execution processes.
* Desktop productivity Tools: Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio.
* Data Analysis using ACL and/or other tools strongly desired.