IT/Cybersecurity Audit Manager

• As Lead Auditor managing Senior Specialists and/or Assignment Auditors, for “easy/simple/routine” and “medium/moderate” reviews/audit jobs:
• Ensures that the team members assimilate properly the information obtained during the Planning phase of the review/audit; and that each team member understands his/her role in the review and the business background of the area being reviewed.
• Supervises the Senior Specialist and/or Assignment Auditors in carrying out the entire planning of assigned reviews/jobs.
• Reviews relevant audit working papers and the draft audit report prepared by the Senior Specialist and/or Assignment Auditor, prior to submission to the Director and/or ICD Head for final review and approval, respectively.
• Guides the Senior Specialists and/or Assignment Auditors in drafting audit conclusions based on control and risk evaluation and associated testing and in coming up with practical recommendations for any remedial action
• Guides the Auditors in preparing clear, concise, accurate and timely communications (e.g., audit report, presentation materials, audit issue sheets, etc.) that convey relevant facts and information.
• Reviews the presentation/communication materials prepared by the Senior Specialist and/or Assignment Auditor to sell idea in the closing meeting and in the audit reports.
• Guides and assists the Senior Specialists and/or Assignment Auditors in discussing results of the review with the auditees/clients (line management).

• For “difficult/complex” and special/investigative reviews/audit jobs, under the general guidance of the Director, the Manager (either as Lead Auditor or as Assignment Auditor), assumes the following duties:
• Performs the planning of the assigned audit job, including delegation of work assignments to assigned Senior Specialists and/or Assignment Auditors.
• Performs the audit procedures in accordance with the approved audit plan memorandum and audit program/procedures.
• Monitors the progress of the audit job assignment and reinforces work to meet overdue deliverables. Provides timely progress/status updates on the review / audit job to both the auditees/clients (line management) and to the Director and/or ICD Head.
• Reviews relevant audit working papers and the draft audit report prepared by the Senior Specialist and/or Assignment Auditor prior to submission to the Director and or ICD Head for final review and approval, respectively.
• Discusses results of the review with the auditees/clients (line management) for validation of findings.
• Summarizes compliance issues and highlights areas for improvement arising from the fieldwork to strengthen control and compliance effectiveness by providing value-added consulting services on critical projects, financial / accounting and management reporting, and regulatory developments; and providing knowledge updates/changes in best practices, operating standards & regulations.
• Collaborates with the auditees/clients (line management) on the action plans and target implementation dates.
• Drafts audit conclusions based on control and risk evaluation and associated testing. Practical recommendations for any remedial action should be made.
• If necessary, assists the Director/ICD Head in discussing, collaborating and finalizing the audit observations/issues and corresponding action plans with line management, including agreement on the target implementation dates.
• Prepares presentations and communicate persuasively to sell idea in the closing meeting and in the audit reports.
• If needed, guides and reviews the presentation/communication materials prepared by the Senior Specialist and/or Assignment Auditor.
• For more complex jobs and projects, capably supervises the Senior Specialists and/or Assignment Auditors in all aspects of the work towards accomplishment of the engagement’s objectives.
• Addresses any review points (or “clearing notes”) raised by the Director and/or ICD Head.
• Reviews evidence of delivery / implementation of action plans by Management against ICD recommendations through to closure.

• Significantly assists the Director in the Annual Planning activities by:
• Collaborating with auditees (Group Heads and 1-downs) in identifying risks that may threaten the achievement of the Company’s goals and objectives and in identifying areas that need audit coverage or change in frequency of coverage
• Revisiting / updating the risk universe
• Conducting risk rating analysis
• Identify risk areas to be covered and prioritized in the Annual Work Plan.
• Agreeing expectations with auditees/clients (Group Heads and 1-downs)

• Cultivates and maintains strong and effective working relationships and extensive informal networks. Promotes a professional, safe and cooperative work environment.
• Regularly collaborates with the external auditor and/or assists the Director in reviewing the external auditor’s work plan reviews to ensure coverage of high risk business / functional areas, processes, significant accounts / balances recorded in the books, etc.; and ensuring completion of external audit work plan according to agreed schedules.
• In all jobs assigned, can effectively do multi-tasking and complete tasks and meet assigned objectives timely and efficiently.
• Welcomes changes for the betterment of the function. Provides new or creative ideas, process/procedures to enhance discharge of ICD function. Supports and models the change expected of the team.

• Proactively develops self by:
• Keeping abreast of developments
• Seeking performance evaluation from Director and/or ICD Head after accomplishment of each review / audit job assignment
• Proposing training needs, subject to the endorsement of the Director and final approval by the ICD Head.

Globe Telecom