IT Audit Manager

Euro Garages ,
Blackburn, Lancashire
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Job Type: Full-time

Overview

Role Overview: EG Group is a leading global independent fuel station and convenience retail operator with operations at over 5,600 sites across Continental Europe, the United Kingdom, North America and Australia. The Group has enjoyed significant growth, with 2019 revenues in excess of €18bn (surpassing €22bn including the full year impact of acquisitions). The Group provides fuel, convenience retail and food to go to consumers through partnerships with global brands including Starbucks, Subway, Spar, Greggs and Burger King. Due to continued rapid growth, the Group has established an Internal Audit function, and an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Group IT Audit Manager to join the team based in our Blackburn HQ. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the Internal Audit function, and presents strong career development prospects in a rapidly growing international Group. Main Duties: Provides professional audit work, individually or as a team leader, in conducting reviews of assigned organizational activities in accordance with Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Audit, and department standards. Plans and executes corporate information technology (IT) audit projects designed to provide assessment of internal control processes and operational performance, in accordance with department and professional standards. Demonstrate and apply a thorough understanding of complex information systems. Prepares and reviews audit work papers and reports documenting the result of reviews of assigned activities and recommended management action. Use knowledge of the current IT environment and industry IT trends to identify potential issues and risks. Performs, individually or as part of a team, IT audits of the Corporation in accordance with the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Audit as set forth by the IIA, and department standards. Prepares detailed plans for performing individual audits including the identification of key risks and controls, determination of audit objectives, and development of an appropriate audit program. Recommends the necessary staff and budget to complete the project. Prepares under minimal supervision audit reports designed to provide operating and Corporate management and the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors with an objective assessment of systems, processes and operations, and management’s planned corrective actions. Participates in reviews of internal controls and security of systems under development as well as major IT projects and initiatives. Assists in the development and execution of a comprehensive audit plan based upon risk assessment, management’s goals and objectives, and the requirements of the Board Audit Committee. Identifies potential audit areas, assists with assessing the degree of inherent risk, and estimating the time and skills required to complete audit projects. Perform or assist in the performance of special projects or studies, including risk assessments, fraud investigations, audit department policy updates, due diligence acquisition reviews, etc. Provide assistance with quarterly and annual SOX 302 and 404 certification requirements. Candidate Requirements: QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE: 3-4 year degree in related field, a graduate degree is a plus A minimum of four years operational IT audit experience in an environment that provides exposure to sophisticated information systems audit techniques, network security, technology infrastructure, software development, project management, or a related field for which Internal Audit has a need. Certification as a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), and/or specific to the information technology industry such as a Certified Network Engineer, Certified Security Professional, or other relevant certification. Understanding of concepts related to information systems audit, including security and control risks such as logical and physical access security, change management, information security, business recovery practices and network technology. Strong analytical ability, including network and network systems design, capacity planning, operations methodology, error detection/resolution techniques, quality assurance techniques, and IT implementation and management methodologies. Knowledge of Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology and ISACA professional standards (COBIT). Accepted Auditing Standards, Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing. ADDITIONAL PREFERRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE: Exposure to Sarbanes-Oxley Sections 302 and 404 and an understanding of the general compliance requirements related to information technology. Experience with electronic audit work paper technology. Fraud investigation experience; including interviewing, research, forensic accounting, and/or prosecution Merger and acquisition, due diligence, system integration experience Experience of SAP Hana Advanced level ACL, Excel and other Microsoft software Demonstrated critical thinking and analytical skills Demonstrated organizational and leadership skills, including the ability to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously Demonstrated ability to work independently while contributing to the success of the team Exceptional oral and written communication skills suitable for all levels of management. Ability to negotiate and inspire effective, timely, proactive or corrective action by management Role: Group IT Audit Manager Location: Blackburn, BB1 2EE Hours: Full-Time / Permanent Salary: Negotiable dependent on experience

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