Job Title: IT Audit Manager

Reports To: Senior Director IT Audit

Direct Reports: Varies

Salary Grade: 12

SUMMARY

The IT Audit Manager has primary responsibility for the effective, efficient, and timely execution of audit engagements by developing staff skills and experience, leveraging strong client relationships, and collaborating closely with peer managers and senior audit executives. The Manager proactively identifies and takes responsibility for leading initiatives to improve and enhance audit tools, techniques, and capabilities. This role will also represent the audit department in meetings with senior management and key stakeholders as well as assist in the development and execution of the risk-based audit plan.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (CS) or Management of Information Systems (MIS), Accounting, or related field; and sufficient experience in information technology or IT auditing. 
• 7-8 years of IT audit experience in leading and conducting technical IT audits and SOX ITGC testing.
• Must have experience in managing IT audits such as Cybersecurity reviews, IT service providers reviews, Business Continuity Management and Disaster Recovery, Project Management, Change Management, Logical Access Management, IT Governance, Data Backup, Cloud Computing, IT Operations.
• Ability to research emerging and innovative technologies, identify weaknesses and control points, and apply them in performance of audit engagements.
• Familiar with and experience using audit management software and scripting, coding/query languages to develop data extracts or automation programs. 
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skill.
• Strong organizational skills, able to work independently with minimal supervision and meet deadlines.
• Mentor and support junior/staff auditors in their career development and aspirations.
• Ability to assess business and IT processes, identify risks and control points, and develop audit procedures to assess the design and effectiveness of controls.
• Familiarity with ISACA and ISACA Code of Professional Ethics and the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) International professional practices Framework (IPPF).
• Must possess at least one professional certification such as a CISA, CIA, or CISSP. 
• Experience developing and maintaining relationships with Senior Management and key stakeholders

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Lead complex and technical IT audit assignments to determine the effectiveness of internal controls and systems of risk management and efficiency of operations in the assigned Information Technology departments, functions, or activities.
• Builds and cultivates Internal Audit and client management relationships that foster a strong risk culture, understand the organization’s business, identify IT risks, and contribute to a constructive Internal Audit brand.
• Coordinate SOX IT audit testing, review test procedures and test results and work with relevant stakeholders to manage the testing lifecycle.
• Execute the risk-based audit plan by coordinating with Senior IT Management, IT Audit Staff, and others, as necessary.
• Actively participates in conversations with Line of Business teams and Management about risks and controls within assigned engagement.
• Develop detailed audit reports, collaborate with IT team members to find the best courses of action for each issue and communicate the results of audit projects to Executive Management.
• Accurately assess risks by identifying IT internal controls, and design and execute audit tests of controls and transactions in accordance with professional standards for various technology platforms and processes:
• Organize work on audit assignments and lead audit staff in the performance of audit work.
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) in one or more functional areas as assigned by the Chief Audit Executive 

(CEA) and/or the Director/Senior Director providing guidance and oversight to other auditors performing engagements in subject matter areas

• Review the audit work of junior team members and provide coaching notes to ensure work is performed adequately and is aligned with both internal audit department and IIA standards.
• Lead audit walkthroughs, closing meetings, and other discussions with audit clients.
• Prepare findings and reports for audit management’s review.
• Perform issue tracking and follow-up as necessary to confirm resolution of the audit findings.
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) in multiple IT areas and provide guidance and oversight to other auditors performing engagements in subject matter areas

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

This position may manage employees and is responsible for the coaching, development, and performance management of those employees.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Greenville, SC

POSITION TYPE

This is a full-time on-site position that requires schedule flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.

TRAVEL

This position requires up to 10-15% travel.

OTHER

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.