IT External Audit

7 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Mazars Full time

Job Description:

We are looking for a dynamic individual to join our team as a key leader in our national IT external audit practice at Forvis Mazars. As a responsible leader, you will oversee our people, quality, and IT capability. The role requires excellent communication skills, a risk mindset, timely delivery, stakeholder management, and a commitment to audit quality.

Role & Responsibilities:

  • Leading a portfolio of external IT audit engagements in sectors like Insurance, Banking, Financial Services, and Corporates;
  • Expertise in IT controls-based audit approach, including IT General Controls, application controls, and IPE testing;
  • Familiarity with ERP applications such as SAP or Oracle, and standard packages like Agresso, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage;
  • Knowledge of operating systems such as Unix, Windows Server, Linux, and databases like SQL, Oracle, DB2;
  • Experience in audit analytics within projects is a plus;
  • Ensuring work is conducted in line with Forvis Mazars Quality standards;
  • Building strong client relationships and addressing issues promptly;
  • Developing relationships with senior stakeholders within Forvis Mazars;
  • Mentoring and developing the IT External Audit team members;
  • Understanding potential issues in managing diverse teams and strategies to overcome them;
  • Knowledge of wider service capabilities in Technology & Digital Services;
  • Contributing to team management, performance, training, and development;

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

  • Providing IT assurance to clients across relevant sectors;
  • Experience with ERP applications such as SAP or Oracle;
  • Professional qualifications such as CISA / QiCA / ACCA / MIIA / CIPFA;
  • Technical understanding of IT risks and hot topics;
  • Managing clients, staff, and junior team members;
  • Building and managing senior stakeholder relationships;
  • Ability to think creatively, challenge the status quo, and deliver work effectively;
  • Strong audit methodologies and business acumen;
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills;
  • Contributing to departmental growth and development;
  • Developing new initiatives and methodologies;
  • Identifying issues through technical analysis and commercial acumen;
  • Effective verbal and written communication;
  • Experience in related services like Cyber, Data Privacy, Forensics, Data & Automation, and IT Outsourcing is advantageous.

Inclusion and Diversity:

At Forvis Mazars, inclusion and diversity are core values. We believe that being an inclusive and diverse organization strengthens us. We aim to attract individuals who represent the diversity of our clients and communities, irrespective of various factors. Our selection process prioritizes skills, knowledge, qualifications, and experience.



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