Manager, IT Internal Auditor

MANAGER – IT INTERNAL AUDIT

REPORTS TO THE GROUP HEAD, INTERNAL AUDIT

GUARDIAN GROUP

JOB OBJECTIVE: 

The Group Information Technology (IT) Internal Audit Manager performs advanced-level professional auditing work which involves managing and/or conducting audit projects for Information Technology systems include identifying and assessing technology risks and independently evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of information technology infrastructure, security, and application controls. The Manager has oversight of audit projects across territories to evaluate all technology-related processes within the Guardian Group and provides technical support to Group Internal Audit as custodian of the internal audit software tool used to achieve the strategic goals and ensure operational efficiencies. Occasionally, the Manager oversees the review and analysis of business operations involving IT risk, governance, strategy, and/or compliance either by way of special requests or as part of an ongoing project team.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:  

1. Assists the Group Head of Internal Audit in managing internal audit staff for the planning, organizing, directing, and monitoring of the department’s operations, including assisting in hiring, training, and evaluating staff, and taking corrective actions to address performance matters.

2. Manages the identification and evaluation of the Group’s technology-based risk areas and provides major input to the development of the Annual IT Audit Plan across the Group

3. Manages audit staff (inclusive of external co-sourcing partners as needed) in recording the audit project, executing interviews, reviewing documents, developing and administering surveys, composing required planning deliverables, preparing working papers, and securing all evidence in the internal audit software tool.

4. Manages the performance of audit procedures, including identification, development, and documentation of audit issues and recommendations for improvement, reviewing and analyzing evidence, and documenting client processes and procedures.

5. Monitors and ensures that management actions have been effectively (and timely) implemented or that senior management and the Board have accepted the risk by not taking remedial action.

6. Oversees the risk assessment process for each audit engagement, working with the audit staff to gather, assess, and record information relevant to the risk assessment of the audit project.

7. Communicates the results of audit and consulting projects via reports and/or oral presentations to management and the Audit Committee as needed.

8. Lead, motivate, inspire and encourage employees through effective performance management – setting of clear goals and objectives, ensuring that performance gaps are closed through relevant training, monitoring work performance through continuous performance discussions and timely completion of appraisals. 

9. Represents Internal Audit on organizational project teams as required

10. To perform any other job-related duties as assigned by Group Head, Internal Audit. 

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related fields, from a recognized and accredited tertiary education institution.

• Holder of a technology-based professional certification (CISSP, CISA, CISM, etc.) for at least 2 years, or business-related designation (CIA, ACCA, CPA, etc.) for at least 3 years.

• Postgraduate qualification in a related field is an asset.

• Minimum six (6) years of full-time experience in auditing, information technology, or project management.  

• Minimum three (3) years supervisory or managerial experience, particularly in internal audit and/or information technology.

• Exposure to Computer Assisted Auditing Technique (CAAT), data analytics, system security packages, and/or experience with networking are desired.

• A combination of experience in the Insurance and Financial Services Industries will be considered an asset.

COMPETENCIES:

• Analytical Thinking

• Business Acumen

• Customer Focus

• Achieving Results

• Innovation

• Supportive Leadership

• Influence

• Collaboration

• Communication

PERSONALITY:

The Group IT Audit Manager must be hardworking, honest and trustworthy. The incumbent must be a problem-solver and solutions driven. He/She must be reliable and demonstrate self-motivation and keep-up to date on current developments in the industry and audit profession. He/She must have good communication skills and be team oriented. Confidentiality is critical to this position. He/ She should be assertive, must be able to use his/her initiative and must be able to manage resources effectively and efficiently to achieve organizational goals.