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Senior IT Audit Manager

Employer
Five One Recruitment
Location
Amsterdam
Salary
$130k to $150k dependant on experience plus 35% bonus.
Closing date
24 Dec 2020
Reference
Amsterdam

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Employer Sector
Consumer Goods & Services
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Travel
0-25% Travel

Job Details

Our Culture of Ownership, Meritocracy and Collaboration

We’re not afraid to think differently. Embrace new ideas. Dream big. It all comes down to the way we empower our people to own their work. It’s true: Our employees are our competitive advantage. As part of the family you’re supported to grow and achieve. You’re recognized and rewarded for outstanding performance at every level. You’re given the opportunity to leave your mark and build legacies. But you won’t do it alone. This is where our values and teamwork thrives and collaborative spirit fuels every day. 


Overview       

The Senior Manager will deliver global IT internal audit audits to ensure that:

  • Systems of internal controls and accounting procedures are adequate to provide accurate financial reporting and to safeguard corporate assets
  • Potential cost savings, process efficiencies and business opportunities are identified
  • Compliance to group policies (global, regional, local)
  • Risk-based audit approach is devised to adequately address significant IT technology risks
  • IT technology risks are promptly and accurately identified to management
  • IT internal audits are effectively coordinated with management
  • All IT audit work is thorough, complete, and has been performed in accordance with IIA and Group Internal Audit methodology standards
  • IT audit results are effectively communicated to management

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop an overall understanding of technology risks and the effectiveness of IT internal controls and operating practices
  • Liaison, build and maintain collaborative relationships with key business management/leadership, partner functions (i.e. Internal Controls, Controllers, etc.), center of excellence functions, etc.
  • Contribute to the development, maintenance and execution of the global internal audit plan, including IT risk assessment processes
  • Deliver internal project initiatives for the elevation and growth of the department
  • Lead and deliver completion of planned IT audits, efficiently and effectively and within hours and costs budgets and expected timelines
  • Manage co-source provider with global resources
  • Ensure overall quality, value and timeliness of work output
  • Develop and monitor timely remediation of management action plans
  • Support the preparation of presentations to key stakeholders, including the Audit Committee and executive/senior leadership
  • Support execution of special/ad hoc projects as requested
  • Assist in recruiting activities and presentations

Communication:

  • Communicate timely and effectively verbally and in writing by adopting appropriate communication style to individuals at all levels of the organization
  • Articulate clear understanding of business areas under review through deliverables
  • Present audit observations and opportunities with logical understanding of root cause, risks and expected action plans
  • Provide proactive and timely status updates to Audit Director on audit and initiatives progress and roadblocks

Leadership:

  • Take ownership in role and responsibilities on individual audits, internal departmental initiatives and relationships with the Internal Audit team and key management stakeholders across the organization
  • Be flexible and adapt quickly to meet business needs and opportunities
  • Display leadership and execute consistently project management skills to complete quality work on time within budgeted resources
  • Share best practices, tools and testing methodologies with other team members, and contribute to departmental projects
  • Support the team’s professional development and growth
  • Represent Internal Audit in all involved activities outside of the department
  • Maintain an open and honest mindset; self-starter; excels at learning new and changing processes and business functions and changes in personnel

Qualifications:

  • Undergraduate degree in computer science, information systems, technology operations, cybersecurity, engineering or related fields.
  • Professional internal audit or accounting certification preferred (e.g., CIA, CISA, CPA, CA, etc.);
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience, including:
  • Specific experience with internal audit, internal controls, risk assessment, consulting and assurance services, enterprise risk management
  • Managing global multilocation-based co-source teams
  • Experience with a Big-4 accounting firm and/or large corporation’s internal audit department preferred
  • Knowledge of NIST Cybersecurity Framework, COBIT, ITIL, SWIFT, Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, and COSO control frameworks
  • Technical knowledge and experience working with design and management of various ERPs, network systems and platform, cloud services and technologies, cybersecurity tools and techniques, etc.
  • Understanding of security software, database technology, applications and Internet technologies
  • SAP knowledge preferred
  • FMCG/Manufacturing experience preferred
  • Strong project management and organization skills, including experience in concurrently managing multiple projects at varying levels of technical difficulty across finance and accounting, process and operational audits
  • Goal-oriented and outgoing with strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
  • Ability to critically analyze and assess the adequacy of internal controls and identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiency gains
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

*Interviews will commence in January 2021

Company

Who are we?

Five One Recruitment specialises in recruiting specific Accounting and Finance professionals across five continents (Europe, Africa, Asia, North America and South America.) We have years of success in these locations recruiting for some of the world's largest employers.

Who do we recruit?

  • Internal Audit professionals from entry up to Director level (Financial, Operational, IT and Forensic)
  • Financial Controllers of all levels
  • Finance Directors and CFOs

What makes us different?

Through our experience we have gained a sound understanding of what our clients and candidates needs are, even from a technical perspective, whether its an Auditor with strong operational experience or an experienced rounded Finance Director within a specific industry, we can help.

As we are not targeted like other Recruitment Agencies, we are not required to send so many CVs and make so many calls each week. This means that we can send you only the best candidates without sending other CVs with them. Our sole mission is to add value to your career and company.

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+44 (0) 333 006 4444

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