IT Manager

Job Description :Responsibilities :- Manage a portfolio of engagements, by leading a team of Assistant Manages, Senior Associates and Associates/ Analyst- Ensure the work delivered is of high quality through spot checks, periodic reviews, quality review/ assurance process- Identify areas requiring improvement in the client's business processes to enable preparation of recommendations- Improve engagement productivity and identify opportunities for improving client service- Proactively engage with stakeholders to identify, develop and implement new work areas and enable growth of existing client work- Ensure compliance with engagement plans and internal quality & risk management procedures of the firm- Anticipate and identify engagement related risks and escalate/manage issues as appropriate on a timely basis- Demonstrate industry expertise (detailed understanding of the industry, trends, issues/ challenges and leading practices)- Preparation of reports/ deliverables/ status updates/ audit committee presentations etc.- Demonstrate an application & solution-based approach to problem solving technique- Develop strong working relationships with client and on shore stakeholders- Actively establish & strengthen client (functional heads & key influencers) and internal relationships- Assist Associate Directors and Directors in developing new methodologies, internal initiatives, marketing collaterals, and business proposals etc.- Actively manage engagement budgets and ensure all stakeholders are updated timely- Lead the charge in developing business proposals and new solution / methodology development- Contribute to knowledge management sessions within the practice- Should have good written, communication and interpersonal skills- Demonstrate the ability to effectively discharge supervisory responsibilities- Manage larger teams motivate, counsel & develop junior colleagues- Demonstrate ability to conceptualize & translate lessons learned on client engagements into relevant training sessions for junior colleagues and contribute to learning & development initiatives- Provide real-time constructive verbal feedback to team members and facilitate timely completion of engagement- Contribute to effective teamwork in internal engagement situation- Support knowledge sharing efforts and continually improves processes so that the work team can capture and leverage knowledge- Create a positive learning culture, coaches, counsels and develops team members- Mentor Assistant Managers, Senior Associates and Associates/ Analysts within the practiceSkills :Candidates should have proficient knowledge (both in leading and execution) in the areas of :- IT General Controls testing (ITGC), including platforms, ERP applications like SAP and databases for IT General Controls testing for Internal Audits (IA), Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) 302, 404 audits, Third party reporting review e.g. SOC1, SOC2 etc.- Governance, risk and compliance (GRC)- Gaining an understanding of the clients IT applications and infrastructure to determine the effectiveness of the control environment through performing and reviewing process walkthroughs with- Experience of Windows, Oracle, SQL or UNIX environments- Knowledge of IT industry practice methodologies (e.g. COSO, COBIT, ITIL) is preferable- Awareness of internal auditing standards issued by IIA, ICAI & ISACA- Data analytics support for Internal Audits (IA), Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) 404 assessments and other advisory services- Microsoft office tools (Word, Excel, Access, Power point etc.) with demonstrated ability to coach young team members on the respective tools (ref:hirist.tech)