IT Internal Audit Manager

About the role

The Internal Auditor performs audit projects in accordance with Accenture’s audit methodology and The Institute of Internal Auditors’ (“IIA”) International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing. The Internal Auditor-Information Technology focuses on audit projects that involve cyber/data security, computer operations, and IT compliance.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the detailed execution and communication of the risk-based work plan, including Accenture Management and Audit Committee special project requests.
• Verifies the adequacy of information technology (IT) operating procedures of the company through a systemic program of audits.
• Assists in development of the Company’s annual audit plan and schedule.
• Manages audit work, including audit work plan, work papers, findings, and associated reports.
• Prepares and oversees the preparation of audit reports and work papers to ensure adequate documentation exists to support the completed audit and conclusions.
• Conducts IT integrated audits with operational, compliance, financial, and investigative audit teams, as assigned.
• Manages cyber/data security, IT operations, IT service delivery, and compliance audits, as assigned on a wide-ranging scope of audits with an emphasis on assessing emerging areas of risk including cyber security, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, robotic process automation, and the Internet of Things.
• Identifies, recommends, and reports improvement opportunities for global processes and controls.
• Manages auditee relationship, including facilitating meetings, discussions of findings, and presenting draft and final reports in a professional manner.
• Prepares well-written and timely audit reports and high quality presentations for leadership and board level reporting.
• Develops audit skills and establishes/maintains relationships related to the risk areas assigned.
• Contributes to appropriate skilling of the IA team (e.g., recruiting, training and development, coaching/mentoring, providing career growth opportunities).
• Keeps abreast of company policies and procedures, current developments in technology and auditing professions, and changes in local, state, and federal laws.

Requirements

• Bachelor´s Degree
• One or More of the following Certifications on Auditing and Information Security Domains (i.e. CIA, CISA, CISSP, CCSK)
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in information technology auditing, combined audit/IT audit, or relevant information security or information technology roles.
• Big 4 experience
• Cloud Security – Azure Security (AZ500), AWS Certified Solutions Architect
• Experience working in a global Internal Audit function
• Understanding of industry standards including ISO27001, ISO 20K, NIST 800-53, PCI DSS, HIPAA, GDPR
• Cyber security experience
• Strong working knowledge of operational, compliance and IT auditing techniques
• Broad IT knowledge in infrastructure technologies (networking, servers, databases, etc.), application development and support, and emerging technologies.
• Experience in audits of AI/GenAI systems to assess compliance, risk, and Responsible AI controls
• Sarbanes-Oxley project experience, familiarity with COSO/COBIT framework
• Professional Skills Qualifications: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal and presentation skills Proven management and organizational skills Ability to train, develop, and motivate team members Demonstrated leadership in professional setting; either military or civilian Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration in a professional setting; either military or civilian Ability to adopt flexible work hours to collaborate with global teams and travel (up to 20%).

Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications
• Basic Qualifications

Skills

• Basic Qualifications
• Basic Qualifications

Benefits

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below.

Pay

Annual Salary Range: Refer to the specific location listed above.

Schedule

Full-time