
Global Internal Audit Manager - IT
- London
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Co-develop and maintain internal audit processes in alignment with the Institute of Internal Auditors International Professional Practice Framework, ensuring the organization's audit practices meet professional standards.
- Lead the development and execution of a risk-based audit plan.
- Collaborate with business management to define the scope and objectives for each audit, ensuring comprehensive risk assessments and control evaluations.
- Manage the relationship with outsourced internal audit service providers, ensuring the delivery of high-quality audit services that align with organizational goals.
- Perform quality assurance reviews of audit work papers and reports, ensuring accuracy and alignment with internal audit standards
- Mentor and support the development of internal audit professionals, fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill enhancement within the team.
- Conduct internal reviews of business processes, risk management practices, and control frameworks, either independently or as part of a small team, delivering actionable insights to improve business operations.
- Leading audits of IT general controls, cyber risk, and emerging technology risks, ensuring depth, rigour, and relevance to the business.
- Applying technical expertise to assess control environments and identify meaningful, actionable improvements.
- Communicating complex technical findings in a clear, business-relevant way to influence senior stakeholders.
- Collaborating with internal and external partners to deliver high-quality assurance across technology domains.
- Supporting the development of the audit plan, incorporating technology and cyber risk priorities.
- Contributing to the continuous improvement of audit methodology and tools, particularly in relation to IT and cyber assurance.
- Relevant professional qualification (e.g., CISA, CISSP, ACA, or equivalent).
- Minimum 3 years post-qualifying experience.
- Big 4 external audit / Internal Audit or prior Internal Audit experience is an advantage.
- Previous experience working in a Co-Sourced Internal Audit environment.
- Previous experience leading audit engagement teams.
- Strong experience in IT audit, cyber risk, or technology assurance.
- Experience of delivering programme assurance reviews is desirable.
- Comfortable with the use of data analytics to support Internal Audit reviews.
- Proven ability to assess technical control environments and communicate findings effectively.
- Comfortable operating in ambiguity and change, with an agile mindset and proactive approach.