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Senior IT Auditor

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Governance, Risk and Assurance ("GRA") department of a top 10 accountancy firm. Within this role you will provide a high quality service to clients in respect of internal audit assignments including both operational and IT assurance elements.

Your duties will include:

  • Plan audit assignments with the assistance of manager/partners as requested
  • Responsible for leading on assigned portfolio as senior auditor
  • Prepared to be out of office at client sites performing audits for significant periods
  • Ensure office and on site audit work is carried out, including allocation of work within the designated team, in a professional manner
  • Ensure the work undertaken is in accordance with the approved plan and budget
  • Advise managers of progress on the job and any developments that may lead to change of strategy
  • Obtain sufficient evidence to support conclusions drawn and document this within the electronic working papers system (Pentana)
  • Adopt an integrated assurance approach to audit assignments to include both operational and IT assurance requirements
  • Prepare draft reports for each audit on time, to enable agreed client protocols to be met
  • Deliver internal audit work in line with the agreed GRA protocols including timely delivery and completion of work within Pentana and PRO audit as relevant
  • Provide sound advice to clients and demonstrate knowledge of wider business issues
  • Supervise and review junior auditors' work, as required
  • Contribute to the development of new business by attending and presenting at tender opportunities


You will be:

  • Qualified Internal Auditor, (PIIA, MIIA, CCAB) or Accountant
  • CISA qualified or working towards this; knowledge of COBIT
  • Proven relevant experience, gained in a similar auditing role
  • Competent at using Microsoft applications
  • Working knowledge of Pentana
  • People management skills (proven experience of managing at supervisory level)
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Strong organisational and time management skills
  • Able to influence internal / external clients and colleagues
  • Has proven planning and prioritising skills
  • Able to work under pressure with accuracy and focus
  • Able to demonstrate problem solving skills
  • Keen to add value to our clients' businesses

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply with your updated CV.