Technology Assurance- Senior Manager - Toronto

at  EY

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Technology is changing the way businesses are operating. New technologies provide businesses with the potential to deliver new services, operate in new markets and to change the way they operate. Associated with these opportunities come risks, our clients seek independent advice and assurance over diverse issues which include for example: the design and operation of their internal controls, the security of their business critical systems, the delivery of major IT enabled programmes, their relationships with third parties, and their management, stewardship and ability to exploit business critical data.

THE OPPORTUNITY

EY is seeking a Senior 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

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES FOR SUCCESS

• Strong skills in project management and engagement closure
• Strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills and a strong desire to work in a team environment
• Demonstrated integrity, values, principles, and work ethic
• Strong experience interacting with clients at all levels including Leadership and Partners: Strong written, communication, and presentation skills

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The candidate will be required to participate in both internal and external audit services. This includes, but not limited to:

• 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.
• Provide high quality professional day-to-day management of internal/external audit engagements/projects and understand EY’s practices and service offerings and identify potential opportunities to improve such service offerings
• Lead and support on-site coordination role for audit 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.
• Prepares IT external audit 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.

TO QUALIFY FOR THE ROLE YOU MUST HAVE

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in IT external and/or internal audit;
• Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Business Administration, Commerce, Computer Science, c. c. Management Information Systems, or other relevant program required.
• Must possess relevant accounting / audit designation(s) (e.g. CPA, CIA, and/or CISA) is required

PLUS SKILLS FOR THE ROLE

• Demonstrated knowledge of COBIT, ITIL, or other IT frameworks would be an asset.
• Demonstrated knowledge of service organization reporting standards would be an asset.
• Demonstrated knowledge of specific platforms such as SAP, Oracle, Windows, etc. would be an asset.