Manager - IT Audit - Big4 - CA

Role Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Manager - IT Audit to join a leading Big 4 firm in Chennai or Hyderabad. In this role, you will be responsible for planning, executing, and reporting on IT audits for a diverse portfolio of clients across various industries. You will collaborate closely with client management, internal audit teams, and other stakeholders to assess IT controls, identify risks, and provide recommendations for improvement. Your work will directly contribute to strengthening clients' IT governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks, ensuring the integrity and security of their critical business systems and data.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute IT audit engagements, including planning, fieldwork, and reporting, for clients across various industries.
• Evaluate the design and effectiveness of IT controls related to areas such as cybersecurity, data privacy, system access, and change management.
• Identify and assess IT risks, and develop recommendations to mitigate those risks and improve IT governance.
• Perform SOX IT compliance testing and documentation to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Communicate audit findings and recommendations to client management and internal stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
• Supervise and mentor junior audit team members, providing guidance and support to enhance their skills and knowledge.
• Stay abreast of emerging IT risks, technologies, and regulatory changes to ensure audit methodologies remain current and effective.

Required Skillset:

• Demonstrated ability to plan, execute, and report on IT audit engagements, identifying key risks and controls.
• Proven expertise in assessing IT controls related to cybersecurity, data privacy, system access, and change management.
• Strong understanding of SOX IT compliance requirements and experience performing SOX testing.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively interact with clients and stakeholders at all levels.
• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with a CISA certification.
• Experience working in a Big 4 accounting firm is essential.
• Adaptable to working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Minimum 5-8 years of relevant experience in IT Audit, IT Compliance, and Risk Management.