Manager, Internal Audit Systems

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We are looking for a Manager, Internal Audit Systems

Are you looking for an IT Audit role the goes beyond ITGCs and compliance assessments?  Are you in IT Operations looking to make a difference with improvement opportunities you have identified?   If you want to expand your breadth and depth in the systems environment this is an ideal role for you.

This unique growth opportunity will provide the incumbent with broad exposure to systems, operations, and management throughout the Company, a wide variety of projects in a professional team-oriented environment, and the potential for positive impact on company processes and controls.

Reporting to the Director Information Systems Audit, the Manager, IS Internal Audit, will be responsible for the effective management and delivery of the assigned portfolio of technology and security audits across all IT functions and lines of business for Canada Life. This includes the responsibility for helping to develop and mature the Internal Audit data practice through embedding and continuously improving data analytics within the audits executed as part of the annual audit plan. This role will also contribute to the planning and delivering advanced analytic engagements within the audit plan.

This role will provide the opportunity to combine your technical, auditing, data analytics and people skills to effectively advise and support the enterprise on risk related matters. 

Given the size and scope of our organization, we have the flexibility for this position to be located in the following head office locations: Toronto, London, Winnipeg. 

What you will do 

• Lead information systems audits by developing and executing comprehensive risk-based audit plans that consider objectives, scope, deliverables, approach, resourcing and schedule.
• Simultaneously manage work on multiple client engagements of varying size, scope and complexity.
• Execute assigned audit activities independently and/or managing a team/third party to the successful completion of the audit as required
• Identify and execute data analytics best practice opportunities to enhance the audit process.
• Identify insights and recommendations based on data analytics results and procedures performed
• Assist in the development of continuous auditing and risk monitoring solutions
• Ensure audit reports are written timely to a consistent high standard of quality
• Develop a thorough understanding of the business, risks and processes for assigned areas
• Identify emerging issues that may impact the audit plan
• Work as part of the global IS Audit team, and participate in global and multi-entity IS audits
• Provide guidance, direction and support to other functional area audit staff as required
• Collaborate with Operations audit teams on audits of significant projects by addressing various system development and implementation risks
• Provide input and recommendations to senior audit leadership in developing risk based annual audit plans
• Ensure audit findings clearly articulate risk, root cause, and are documented accurately in the audit findings database. Monitor management response and manage timely follow-up for corrective action/progress
• Contributing to other practice initiatives, including but not limited to knowledge sharing, training, and practice management activities

What you will bring 

• University/college degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent required.
• CISA, is required.  CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or CIA are also considered an asset.
• 7+ years of progressive industry-specific experience is required. Experience working in a Big Four accounting firm, Financial Services Institution or in a relevant IT environment is preferred. 
• Experience in auditing current and emerging technologies and cyber related risks
• Experience in auditing “Full Stack” - hardware, software, systems, applications and processes
• Requires strong knowledge and experienced skill sets in auditing using relevant frameworks:  COBIT, ITIL, ISO 2700x, and NIST frameworks.
• Knowledge and experience with Agile and Dev/Ops methodologies, and cloud applications, RPA.
• Experience in using automation and data analytics tools including ACL, Power Query, advanced Excel, Power BI, etc.
• Experience in using of programming languages such as Python, R, SQL.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership skills and experience developing relationships with auditees. Motivated, self-starter with a passion to learn and embracing new challenges.
• Excellent verbal, presentation and written communication skills and ability to communicate at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent analytical skills, and ability to problem solve and multi-task and ability to work with minimal supervision 
• Proven ability to build and maintain trusted collaborative business relationships with the ability to engage and influence others
• Ability to manage multiple resources across a variety of time zones in a matrix structure
• Previous experience managing a team would be considered an asset

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