GROUP INFORMATION TECHONOLOGY (IT) AUDIT MANAGER - ANSA McAL Limited

FUNCTIONAL ASSIGNMENT:

The Group IT Audit Manager is responsible for conducting assurance, consulting, and special projects and assuring the timely completion of IT audit projects of the risk based internal audit plan for assigned sectors within the ANSA McAL Group of Companies. This includes:

• Conducting assurance, consulting, and special projects; establishing an annual IT internal audit plan; assuring the timely completion of IT audit projects.
• Providing reports and recommendations to operating company management and respective Audit and Risk Committees for IT audit projects.
• Monitoring and reporting on the implementation of management actions for IT audit recommendations.
• Supervising and evaluating IT audit staff.

GENERAL DUTIES:

• Provide coaching, guidance and supervision to IT audit staff to ensure appropriate engagement planning is performed and work programs are developed to achieve IT audit objectives, quality is assured, and staff is developed. 
• Evaluate key risks in the IT audit areas, establish audit objectives, audit scope and design pertinent audit programs.
• Oversee IT audit staff to ensure that IT audit objectives are met; and IT audit reports / conclusions are supported by sufficient, reliable, relevant, and useful information. Support the Group Internal Audit Department to conduct consulting, investigations and other special requests as necessary.
• Improves and maintains IT risk assessment process for all subsidiaries within the Group (Regional locations included) 
• Ensure IT audit engagements are scheduled, planned and completed in compliance with departmental operating policies and procedures.
• Communicate results of IT audits to business unit /senior management 
• Prepares written audit reports and assists in the presentation of audit results. Strives to continuously improve communication to appropriate management levels to maximize the value of audit services; 
• Advises IT and business stakeholders on control best practices within their processes to reduce risks and improve efficiency.
• Optimizes Internal Control Framework by aligning significant IT risks to control objectives and controls and ensures that controls are tested in the most efficient way 
• Monitors the implementation of action plans arising from IT audit assignments, i.e., follow ups 
• Optimizes External Audit reliance on IT related matters through proper planning and communicating with the External Audit teams 
• Reviews and appraises the soundness, adequacy and application of IT, financial and other operational controls in accordance with the COBIT Standards to ensure effective control at reasonable costs. Ascertains the extent of compliance with established policies, procedures and business practices to ensure effective operations 
• Shares IT expertise and experience with the Internal Audit team and acts as a coach on specific projects whenever necessary. 
• Supports any IT implementations or other changes taking place through the execution of pre and post conversion audit work including guiding Management and Internal Audit teams on data clean-up and process designs, and advising on readiness of Subsidiaries to go live on new/upgraded platforms. 

BUSINESS/TECHNICAL SKILLS/CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Computer literate. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and Outlook.
• Analytical skills and creative problem-solving abilities
• Effective project management skills.
• Ability to interact and build rapport quickly with all levels of the organization inclusive of Line Managers and Executives.
• Ability to combine technical skills with process and financial insights.
• Must be familiar with internal auditing and accounting principles, and Risk and Control principles.
• Must be thoroughly familiar with COBIT and other applicable Information Systems and Information Security standards and necessary processes to ensure compliance.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• Excellent verbal, written and problem-solving skills required
• Ability to handle sensitive matters with tact and diplomacy
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Professional demeanor and conduct
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Ability and comfort level in working and interacting
• Self-starter and fast learner with an interest and desire for growth and development
• Exceptional customer service skills and proven ability to perform in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work in a team environment and/or independently toward the achievement of the Department’s goals.