IT Audit Manager

Must have :

- End-to-end IT audit OR controls assurance engagements across ITGC,Applications, OS, Networks, Middleware and Regulatory Compliance.

- Deep hands-on expertise in industry-recognised frameworks like COBIT OR COSO OR ISO-27001 OR NIST OR ITIL etc.

- Must have Strong experience leading multiple audit projects (3-5 simultaneously), owning project profitability, quality, risk, and reporting up to senior leadership.

- Must have Solid understanding of emerging tech risk & controls (Cloud, DevSecOps, Intelligent Automation etc.) and third-party / vendor risk assurance.

Job Description :

Project Related :

- Functional Knowledge : Significant Know How of various domains under Governance & Management of Enterprise IT, Financial Statements - IT Audit Process & Integrated Audits, Leading IT Risk Management Frameworks & Standards ( such as COBIT, COSO, ITIL, ISO 27001, NIST etc.)

- Core Technical Skills : Hands on experience (At least 9-12 years) in executing and delivering audits/assurance engagements of IT General Controls around Applications, Database, Operating Systems, Middleware, Networks, IT Application Controls, IT Attestation (SOC1SOC 2 etc.), IT Regulatory Compliance, Third Party Risk Assurance etc.

- Additional Skills : Understanding of at Technology Risks & Controls for at least one of Emerging Technology solutions such as Cloud, Social Media, Intelligent Automation, DevSecOps etc.

- Managers would be leading at least 3-5 projects at any time on IT Audit & Controls Assurance. They shall be having teams report to them at a project level. Manager have the responsibility of project execution and shall report to a director/partner on every project. They shall be responsible for ensuring project profitability, quality as well as adherence to the agreed project plan

- Will have End to End responsibility of managing the project lifecycle from Initiation till Closure and maintain requisite documentation at each stage.

- Managers shall assist the Partner/Director in managing quality & risks associated with the projects

- The job would require travel to client locations within India and abroad

- Certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CIA, SAP/Oracle Security and related certifications in the areas of Emerging Technologies would be plus.

Thought Leadership :

- Contribute to solution development

- Possess good business acumen. Remain current on new developments in advisory services capabilities and industry knowledge.

- Participate in practice initiatives and at times lead such initiatives such as knowledge management or thought leadership

People Related :

- During the course of your work, you will be expected to be a people leader for your department/location and to also manage a team in terms of staffing, appraisals etc.

- Coordinating in developing the practice (people / clients and skills)

- Plays role of a performance manager for junior staff. Is actively involved in training, coaching and mentoring of his/her team

Business Development :

- Managers shall be significantly involved in business development lead generation till closure. They are expected to possess considerable client relationships which could lead to business opportunities. They may be assigned a market/geography/solution/account or a set of clients for business development. They shall be responsible for generating an agreed amount of revenue for the year

- Proactively does sales oriented reporting during projects. These would include identifying possible business opportunities for various practices within company

- Demonstrate in-depth technical capabilities and professional knowledge. Demonstrate ability to assimilate to new knowledge

- Provide high quality, professional day-to-day execution of client engagements, and projects for the financial services practice

- Develop engagement work programs, assist in conducting risk assessments, documentation of working papers and preparation of audit committee presentations

- Shall be responsible for client relationship management, team management along with ability to handle multiple client engagements

- Understand client needs and challenges and identify revenue opportunities for the firm

- Work on project teams focused on advisory projects and assist engagement management to successfully complete engagement objectives

- Understand firm service offerings and mentor associates, interns, and new hires.

- Possesses extensive experience in IT Audit, IT Risk & Control Assurance space

- Prior experience in client facing / account management roles

- Exposure to business development in consulting (Pre-sales support, proposals, RFP responses)

- Possess strong domain knowledge, understanding of business processes and possible risks in operations of at least two industry sectors

- Consistent display of leadership skills

- Have experience in process consulting/ internal audit/ risk consulting at a project manager level role

- Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills

- Ability to work well in teams

- Ability to work under pressure stringent deadlines and tough client conditions which may demand extended working hours

- Willingness to travel within India or abroad for continuous long periods of time

- Demonstrate integrity, values, principles, and work ethic and lead by example