The work will need to be executed within established department policies, procedures, standards and protocols.  The role is a direct report to a Senior Audit Manager and is responsible for their assigned staff’s performance management process and recruiting and engagement, motivation and retention of staff.  The IT Audit Manager  provides input to improve operational efficiency and/or to enhance the design or operating effectiveness of the internal control environment. 

Major Duties

• Assign and oversee IT Audit body of work to auditors and monitors execution
• Provides technical expertise to staff and is able to manage, measure, and monitor status of work and deliverables in accordance with agreed upon timeframes
• Reviews, evaluates and approves SOX/SOC workpaper documentation, including results of walk-throughs, test of design and operating effectiveness, validation results, and auditor rationale and conclusions, in accordance with departmental procedures, standards and protocols
• Reviews internal audit reports issued for any SOX/SOC implications
• Actively communicates with SOX/SOC team within Finance and external auditor and understands the SOX/SOC project from end-to-end perspective
• Ability to concisely report and prepare metrics/reporting for the status of SOX/SOC testing
• Responsible for staying current on regulatory rules and changes within the industry, with specific attention on SOX/SOC, and communicating changes/developments to the department
• Participates in meetings with business unit to discuss audit results
• Communicates exceptions to related audit team managers as needed
• Conducts the performance management process for direct reports.  Oversees the performance management process and ensures that Audit Managers are identifying training and development needs for their respective audit teams
• Communicates with partners at all levels, developing and presenting recommendations on operations and controls for the business unit

Qualifications:

Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of SOX regulation with an emphasis on 404 testing requirements, auditing in the financial services industry, and basic accounting principles
• Knowledge of System and Organization Controls (SOC) auditing standards with an emphasis on Statement on Standards for Attestation Engagements 18 (SSAE 18)
• Professional certifications (e.g., CISA, CISSP, CPA, CIA) and/or an MBA along with demonstrated technical abilities in select areas (e.g., accounting, regulatory compliance, etc.) are preferred
• Strong analytical, leadership, and organizational skills are needed
• Strong project management, report writing and workpaper documentation skills
• Experience managing global and/or virtual teams is a plus