Technology Risk Assurance Consultant / Manager

Dublin

About RSM

RSM Ireland is one of the country’s fastest growing advisory firms, specialising in the provision of consulting, audit and tax services to leading domestic and international mid-market clients. We are a key member of the RSM International network where we collaborate with over 64,000 colleagues across 820 offices in 120 countries. RSM International is recognised as the fastest-growing accountancy network worldwide and is currently ranked sixth globally.

We are seeking a skilled and energetic Financial Services Internal Auditor to join our growing team. In this role, you’ll play an essential part in advancing the success of our Risk and Compliance team.

When you join RSM you’ll have a world of opportunity to build the career you want. It’s your future. Own it at RSM.

About the role

RSM Ireland is seeking a talented and ambitious Consultant or Manager to join our Technology Risk Assurance team, a specialist unit within our Risk and Governance Solutions service line. This team helps clients manage IT, cybersecurity, and ERP-related risks, delivering assurance and advisory services across sectors including financial services, public sector, technology, pharma, and regulated industries.

As a Manager, you will lead delivery teams, manage client engagements, and contribute to the development of our IT risk assurance offering. You will work across both audit and non-audit assignments, with a strong emphasis on IT governance, regulatory compliance, ERP system reviews, and third-party risk management.

Responsibilities include:

• Manage a portfolio of IT risk assurance engagements, including IT audits as part of financial statement audits and standalone advisory assignments.
• Assess IT general controls (ITGCs), automated controls, and system-generated reports across ERP environments (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
• Deliver advisory services in areas such as:
  • IT governance and operating model reviews
  • Regulatory compliance (e.g. DORA, MiCAR, SOX, GDPR)
  • Cybersecurity and security assessments
  • ERP system reviews and control optimisation
  • ICT third-party risk management
  • Incident response and resilience planning
• Support financial audit teams in identifying IT dependencies and leveraging technology controls.
• Supervise and coach junior team members, ensuring high-quality deliverables and professional development.
• Prepare and review audit workpapers, risk assessments, and client reports.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and client relationships.
• Contribute to internal methodology development and practice growth initiatives.

Experience Required:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in IT audit, technology risk, or ERP assurance within a professional services firm or internal audit function.
• Experience managing IT audits, including planning, fieldwork, and reporting.
• Ability to identify key business process controls, IT dependencies, and systems supporting financial reporting.
• Experience assessing the design and operating effectiveness of IT controls and tailoring recommendations to client needs.
• Exposure to SOX, PCAOB, and other regulatory IT reviews.
• Experience managing teams and client relationships across multiple engagements.
• Strong accounting knowledge and ability to integrate IT risk assurance into broader audit and governance frameworks.

The Person

The successful candidate will ideally have the following skills and qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as CISA, CIA, CFA, or ACA are highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of IT audit methodologies, tools, and techniques.
• Familiarity with IT risk frameworks such as COBIT, NIST, ISO 27001, and COSO.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Workday is preferable.
• Understanding of financial reporting processes and the role of IT controls in supporting audit assurance.

Personal Attributes

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet tight deadlines.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, value-added services to clients.
• Passion for mentoring and developing talent within the team.
• Commercial awareness and ability to contribute to practice growth.

Why Join RSM?

• Be part of a growing and dynamic Risk and Governance Solutions team.
• Work with leading Irish and international clients across diverse sectors.
• Access to continuous professional development and career progression.
• Collaborative culture with a focus on innovation, integrity, and impact.
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