Manager- Technology Risk- Vancouver

at  EY

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

THE OPPORTUNITY

EY is seeking a Manager to join our Technology Assurance team. This professional will manage engagement teams, as well as directly assist clients in employing information systems, resources, and controls to maximize efficiencies and minimize risk. The successful candidate will also work with client personnel to analyze, evaluate, and enhance information systems facilitating the business internal control process, and will assist clients and other IT professionals in performing information technology (IT) control and security engagements
This professional will also be expected to interact with other members of the Business Consulting service line and potentially touch upon topics such as cyber security, IT risk assessments, privacy assessments, technology selections & implementations, data analysis and many other issues our clients deal with.
Responsibilities, Qualifications, Certifications

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES FOR SUCCESS

• Highly professional with ability to work in challenging, diverse and evolving client environments
• Flexible with the ability to learn quickly and leverage skills in new situations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to build strong client relationships
• Strong team working skills are essential
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills
• A passion to contribute to the growth of the practice
• Strong experience interacting with clients at all levels including Staff, Leadership and Partners Strong written, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to coach and mentor junior staff on engagements.

WHAT WE LOOK FOR

As an ambassador for the Technology Assurance team, you will need to build a strong network internally and be able to exceed our clients’ high expectations. We are seeking high performing individuals who have been recognised for exceeding expectations. We’re interested in highly motivated talented individuals with a strong willingness to think outside of the box. You can expect plenty of autonomy in this role, so you’ll need the motivation to take initiative and seek out opportunities to improve our current relationships and expand our business in the evolving market. If you’re serious about consulting and ready to take on some of our clients’ most complex issues, this role is for you.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Financial Audit IT Integration – Execution of IT related audit procedures (including IT related procedures beyond ITGCs) in support of financial statement audits and reporting on internal controls over financial reporting (integrated and non-integrated audits)
• Internal Controls Attestations – Focus on providing an opinion on management’s assertion over business processes and controls including IT General Controls.
• Service organization reporting – Focus on the issuance of third-party reports in the form of 3416 reports, SOC 1 & SOC 2 reports, etc.
• Provide high quality professional day-to-day management of internal/external audit engagements/projects and understand EY’s practices and broader service offerings and identify potential opportunities to improve such service offerings
• Lead and support on-site coordination role for clients including planning, briefing team on the client’s IT environment and industry IT trends, communicating with the clients and completing audit engagements
• Maintain relationships with client management to manage expectations of service, including work products, timing, and the value to be delivered.
• Prepare IT reports on the adequacy and effectiveness of control structure, along with practical recommendations to improve the effectiveness, efficiency of a control or process.
• Able to discuss and resolve audit issues and recommendations with client management.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of complex information systems and apply it to client situations
• Lead and provide relevant support to the teams of senior consultants and consultants, including delivering formal IT Audit related trainings.
• Maintain long-term client relationships and networks as well as cultivate business development opportunities.

TO QUALIFY FOR THE ROLE YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Business Administration, Commerce, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or other relevant program required.
• A minimum of 5 years of direct operational risk experience or technical knowledge of IT-related assessments or audits (e.g., Internal Controls for Financial Reporting, SOX, SOC reporting)
• Relevant professional designation, such as CPA, CISA, CIA, CISSP, CISM, or eligible to obtain relevant designation
• Comprehensive knowledge of internal auditing standards and techniques;
• Strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills;
• Demonstrated consistency in values, principles and work ethic;
• Proficiency using MS Office Suite including Excel, Word, OneNote and PowerPoint
• Ability to obtain Government of Canada Secret clearance
• Willingness to travel