Senior IT Audit Manager

OverviewSenior IT Audit ManagerAbout the roleSenior IT Audit Managers play a vital role in making sure we deliver high quality external IT audit work to support financial audit teams in providing effective accountability and scrutiny. Senior IT Audit Managers will manage specialist IT audit teams across a wide range of audits, covering complex ERP and other systems significant to financial reporting across our audited entities. Taking the lead for a large central government department and a range of public organisations, the Senior IT Audit Managers will manage, support and motivate their specialist teams to deliver IT audit work that is both high quality and delivers value to help improve public services. Further details on the role and NAO can be found in the candidate applicant pack - https://bit.ly/44wSiEuHow to applyTo be considered for this role, please submit the following by the deadline of Sunday 7 December :An up-to-date CVA covering letter setting out briefly how you meet the candidate specification for the role (max. 1000 words)Selection processTelephone interview - w/c 1st DecemberTimed technical exercise - w/c 8 DecemberPanel interview, including presentation - w/c 15 DecemberNationality RequirementsUK nationalsnationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UKnationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with (or eligible for) status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)Please note, we are not able to sponsor work visas. Please contact us at hrservicedesk@nao.org.uk should you have any questions on your nationality eligibility.Equal opportunities and diversityDisability and Reasonable AdjustmentsApplicants with a disability who wish their application to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme should confirm this when submitting their application. Under this scheme we guarantee an interview to an applicant with a disability who meets the minimum requirements for the role. You should also let our HR team know if you wish us to consider any Reasonable Adjustments at any stage of the process (HR Service Desk ( HRServiceDesk@nao.org.uk ).Applicants will not be discriminated against on the grounds of any protected characteristic or any other extraneous factor.ResponsibilitiesYour key responsibilities will be across the following areas :Supporting the Director, IT Audit in the development of IT audit within the NAOSupporting the development and planning of the annual programme of IT audit work and monitoring the delivery of that IT audit plan through good project and budget managementDelivery of specific IT audit engagementsDevelopment of quality IT audit within the NAOAssisting with review and updating of the overall IT audit development strategyAssisting with developing IT audit skills of both IT Audit Specialists and financial audit teams on IT audit matters, with a focus on major ERP solutions e.g. Oracle, SAP, WorkdayIn conjunction with the Director, IT Audit and Senior IT Audit Managers, reviewing the outcome of the annual audit quality review processes and then developing appropriate responses to ensure that any quality related issues are effectively responded to on a timely basis and our System of Quality Management updated, maintained and upheld.Designing, developing, planning and delivering a programme of IT Audit Specialist trainingProviding insight on IT matters to the wider office e.g. through such means as “lunch and learn” sessions, developing guidance notes, attending team meetingsAssisting in developing IT audit approaches that respond to new and emerging technologies and related risks arising from ITAssisting in the review and development of the NAO’s IT audit approach, and supporting tools and documentation, to ensure that the approach remains current and delivers the highest quality audit in an efficient and effective way e.g. annual and ad hoc update of standardised audit responses to risks arising from IT.Supporting the planning and delivery of the annual IT audit work programme :Responsible for a portfolio of IT audits, with overall responsibility for ensuring the provision of appropriate IT support to that portfolio and the delivery of high-quality IT audit work.Working with the Senior IT Audit Managers to : develop an annual plan of IT audit work to be delivered; to develop the resourcing plan to support the delivery of the annual plan; to ensure appropriate processes are in place to monitor quality and delivery of the annual IT audit plan and to respond proactively to any delivery or quality issues arisingCollaborating with our Data Operations Team and AI and Data & Analytics Team who together with the IT Audit Team form the Digital Financial Audit Function, to ensure that the wider NAO is provided with guidance on how to use technology to ensure the most effective delivery of IT audit work that adds the most value at least cost.Delivery of specific IT audit engagementsWorking with individual financial audit teams to scope and plan the IT audit work that needs to be done to support testing of automated controls and / or IT dependent manual controls plus supporting general IT controls work i.e. mitigate identified risks arising from IT in relation to financial statement audit;Establish and build excellent relations with audited bodies’ staff i.e. briefing on the IT audit work to be done and the reason for doing this, on-going engagement and maintenance of those relations with a view to adding value at all levels, including at senior levels e.g. C-Suite / Those Charged With Governance.Hands-on involvement in all aspects of the delivery of audit work, including : management of the IT Audit team; requesting and gathering sufficient and appropriate audit evidence; development and coaching of staff; review of IT audit work to ensure it meets high quality standards; reaching conclusions on the level of assurance that can be obtained over IT controls / whether the risks have been mitigated based on outcome of testing.Drafting reports for both audited body staff (including Those Charged With Governance) and the financial audit team to communicate the results and possible impact from IT audit testing and to address any issues arising with proposed recommendations for enhancement to controls and processes.Skills and ExperienceEssential :Strong understanding of how IT audit supports the financial audit and the factors that ensure high quality IT audit workProven technical skills on the audit of IT systems. We would be looking for technical strength (in the context of the financial audit) particularly in Oracle eBS, Fusion, or in SAP with additional experience in some of the following : Active Directory, Azure AD / Entra ID, Unix, Microsoft Dynamics, SQLExperience of both hands-on delivery of IT audit work and acting as first stage reviewer to ensure quality IT audit work, pre-empting challenges arising from second-stage, internal and external quality reviewsExceptional project management skills, able to deliver high quality IT audit work efficiently while ensuring the welfare of your teamsExperience of working with and advising financial audit teams, interpreting the results of IT audit work (whether from internal or external third-party) assurancesExperience of drafting reports for client management on matters arising from IT audit work doneExperience of working with senior level client IT managementExperience in developing and delivering training on IT audit and related mattersUnderstanding of end-to-end business processes (e.g. Order to Cash; Purchase to Pay; Record to Report, Hire to Retire) and how IT systems and controls fit into and add / mitigate risk in these processesExperience of testing IT dependent controls, particularly as part of end-to-end business processes (e.g. SOx testing)Experience of identifying, documenting, evaluating and testing supporting general IT controls required to support the effective operation of IT-dependent controls.DesirableStrong relationship management and influencing skills to maximise the influence of our work with external clients and stakeholdersCollaborative, engages well with colleagues at all levels, and invests in their development and the wider success of the organisationExperience of designing, developing and implementing initiatives to improve audit qualityAttributesIntellectual curiosity, especially about technology and business process related mattersWork co-operatively, collaboratively and inclusively as part of a teamPositive “can do” attitude showing drive and determination to overcome obstacles, resistance or challenges in order to achieve goalsGood communication skills and ability to flex these / interpret complex IT issues to address the various audiences from junior audit staff through to senior level client and internal staffAbility to manage upwards, keeping the Director, IT Audit apprised of all relevant matters at an appropriate frequency and drawing on and managing their time appropriatelyCommitment to personal development and keeping technical skills up to dateBe an excellent role model, able to motivate and inspire individuals and teams to deliver to the best of their abilities while demonstrating the NAO’s core values and behavioursAct as a mentor to team members providing desk training and pastoral support in assisting them to achieve their personal and professional development objectivesAt all times represent the NAO in a positive light to our stakeholders both nationally and internationally #J-18808-Ljbffr