Manager IT Internal Audit

Description & Qualifications

Description
In your role as Manager - IT Audit, you will be an integral member of a close-knit highly advanced internal audit team with a culture of flexibility, collaboration, and innovation. You will also join a leading provider of HR, payroll, and workforce management solutions and be exposed to the latest trends in audit methodology.
Your work with the Director IA will include but not be limited to the areas of IT risk management, IT governance review and regulatory compliance. You will lead a team of IT auditors, execute and delegate tasks, and organize the team's development. Perform assessments, evaluations, and develop and supervise IT audit procedures and processes. Draft IT audit programs, operationalize activities in the audit management platform and review outputs.
Our values and behaviors provide the foundation for our UKG culture and ensure we live "Our Purpose is People". They not only reflect who we are now, but more importantly they reflect the future of our company. Strong technical and ethical characteristics are fundamental to audit success. Irrespective of job level, an auditor must maintain appropriate technical skills, agility, and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement. Good auditors will focus on targeted questions allowing them to verify information from different angles and obtain a clear understanding of the control environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (including the following, other duties may be assigned)

Audit Planning and Execution:
• Develop a risk-based audit plan that ensures the appropriate coverage of IT risks, ensuring that audits are conducted according to relevant IT audit standards / frameworks.
• Work within a matrix organization, actively engaging with counterparts in the US to execute planned project / ad hoc requests, share insights, and provide managerial support where needed.
• Execute and lead IT audits to assess the effectiveness of internal controls, information security, and compliance with relevant policies and regulations.
• Identify and evaluate IT risks and controls, providing recommendations for improvement that have a direct benefit to the business.
• Design, develop and / or review the audit approach and audit programs to guide the team in completion of assigned audit projects.
• Prepare and / or review workpapers and for audit engagements as per the auditing standards.

Risk Management:
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess and validate IT-related risks.
• Identify and proactively address business and regulatory issues/concerns.
• Monitor and report on emerging trends and developments in the IT landscape that may impact the organization's risk profile.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify potential areas of vulnerability and recommend corrective actions.
Compliance and Policy Adherence:
• Review compliance with industry standards, laws, and regulations related to IT.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of IT policies and procedures and recommend enhancements.
• Stay abreast of changes in regulations and proactively update internal controls accordingly.
Stakeholder Communication:
• Candidate should be able to showcase the ability to work across geographical boundaries and support joint initiatives effectively.
• Communicate audit findings and recommendations to US counterparts, key stakeholders, including senior management.
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with business unit management and risk management leaders.
• Work collaboratively with IT Management regarding general controls reviews and assessments
Team Leadership and Development:
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of IT auditors, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Provide training and support to ensure the team is equipped to handle evolving IT risks and challenges.

Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related field; advanced degree or professional certification (CISA, CISSP, CISM) is preferred.
• Proven experience in IT auditing, risk management, and compliance, with a minimum of 6 years of experience in the field of IT audits
• Thorough understanding of IT governance frameworks, information security principles, and industry best practices.
• Strong knowledge of relevant regulations and standards (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001, SOX).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to motivate and develop a high-performing team.
• This role offers a great deal of flexibility; the ideal candidate will be in-person to hybrid. This role is not fully remote.
• Travel requirement is <5% per year.

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Disability Accommodation

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