Manager Technology Internal Audit

Permanent Full Time

We are looking for a **_Manager, Technology Audit_**

Reporting to the Director of Technology Audit, the Manager, Technology Audit, will be responsible for delivering the annual ICFR programme (ITGCs testing) and effective management and delivery of the assigned portfolio of technology engagements 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 analytics practice through embedding and continuously improving data analytics within the audits executed as part of the annual 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.

**What you will do**
- Lead information systems audits and ICFR 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 of 2-6 auditors to the successful completion of the audit as required
- Identify and execute data analytics best practice opportunities to enhance the audit process
- Confirm observations and recommendations with management
- Assist in the development of continuous auditing and risk monitoring solutions
- Ensure audit reports are written in a timely manner 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 Technology Audit team, and participate in global and multi-entity technology 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 timely manage follow-up for corrective action/progress
- Contribute to other practice initiatives, including but not limited to knowledge sharing, training, and practice management activities

**What you will bring**
- University/college degree in 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 risks
- Strong knowledge and experienced skill set in auditing using relevant frameworks: COBIT, ITIL, ISO 2700x, and NIST frameworks.
- 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 would be considered an asset
- Strong interpersonal, leadership skills and experience developing relationships with auditees.
- Excellent verbal, presentation and written communication skills and ability to communicate at all levels of the organization
- Excellent analytical skills, ability to problem solve and multi-task, and ability to work with mínimal 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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Given the size and scope of our organization, we have the flexibility for this position to be located in the following head office locations: Winnipeg, Toronto, and London._**The base salary for this position is between **$76,400****:

- $141,400** annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.

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