IT Internal Audit Manager

Accenture•Chicago, IL

About The Position

The Internal Auditor-Information Technology performs audit projects in accordance with Accenture’s audit methodology and the Institute of Internal Auditors’ International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing. The role focuses on audits involving cyber and data security, computer operations, and IT compliance, and executes a wide range of Internal Audit activities to a high standard and on time. The position plans and develops audit work programs, identifies opportunities to improve global processes and controls, communicates audit results, and follows up on reported issues. It also contributes to audit strategy development and organizational risk assessment and planning, and completes special requests for Accenture Management and the Audit Committee. The role is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
One or more certifications in auditing or information security, such as CIA, CISA, CISSP, or CCSK.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in information technology auditing, combined audit/IT audit, information security, or information technology roles.
Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
Proven management and organizational skills.
Ability to train, develop, and motivate team members.
Demonstrated leadership in a professional setting, military or civilian.
Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration in a professional setting, military or civilian.
Ability to adopt flexible work hours to collaborate with global teams and travel up to 20%.

Nice To Haves

Big Four experience.
Cloud security experience or certifications, including Azure Security (AZ-500) or AWS Certified Solutions Architect.
Experience working in a global Internal Audit function.
Understanding of industry standards including ISO 27001, ISO 20K, NIST 800-53, PCI DSS, HIPAA, and GDPR.
Cybersecurity experience.
Strong working knowledge of operational, compliance, and IT auditing techniques.
Broad IT knowledge across infrastructure technologies such as networking, servers, and databases; application development and support; and emerging technologies.
Experience auditing AI/GenAI systems to assess compliance, risk, and Responsible AI controls.
Sarbanes-Oxley project experience and familiarity with COSO/COBIT frameworks.

Responsibilities

Participate in executing and communicating the risk-based work plan, including special project requests from Accenture Management and the Audit Committee.
Verify the adequacy of company IT operating procedures through a systematic audit program.
Assist with developing the company’s annual audit plan and schedule.
Manage audit work, including work plans, work papers, findings, and associated reports.
Prepare and oversee audit reports and work papers to ensure adequate documentation supports completed audits and conclusions.
Conduct IT integrated audits with operational, compliance, financial, and investigative audit teams as assigned.
Manage audits of cyber and data security, IT operations, IT service delivery, and compliance across a wide range of scopes, including emerging risks such as cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, robotic process automation, and the Internet of Things.
Identify, recommend, and report opportunities to improve global processes and controls, technology, security, financial, and other processes, and organizational risk evaluation.
Manage relationships with auditees, facilitate meetings and discussions of findings, and present draft and final reports professionally.
Prepare timely, well-written audit reports and high-quality presentations for leadership and board-level reporting.
Develop audit skills and establish and maintain relationships related to assigned risk areas.
Contribute to Internal Audit team development through recruiting, training, coaching, mentoring, and providing career growth opportunities.
Stay informed about company policies and procedures, developments in technology and auditing, and changes in local, state, and federal laws.