IT Internal Auditor Manager

Accenture•Chicago, IL

3d•$87,400 - $194,100

About The Position

The IT Internal Audit Manager performs and manages 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 information technology audits involving cyber and data security, computer operations, and IT compliance. The manager oversees high-quality and timely execution of audit activities, including planning work programs, identifying improvements to global processes and controls, communicating findings, and following up on reported issues. The role also contributes to audit strategy and organizational risk assessment and planning, and completes special requests for Accenture Management and the Audit Committee. It manages audits across cyber and data security, IT operations, IT service delivery, and compliance, with attention to emerging risks such as cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, robotic process automation, and the Internet of Things. The position is based in Chicago, Illinois, and may require flexible work hours to collaborate with global teams and travel up to 20%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least one certification in auditing or information security, such as CIA, CISA, CISSP, or CCSK.
At least 10 years of experience in IT 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 work flexible hours to collaborate with global teams and travel up to 20%.

Nice To Haves

Big Four experience.
Cloud security experience, including Azure Security (AZ-500) or AWS Certified Solutions Architect.
Experience working in a global Internal Audit function.
Understanding of standards and regulations 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 covering infrastructure technologies such as networking, servers, and databases; application development and support; and emerging technologies.
Experience auditing AI or GenAI systems to assess compliance, risk, and Responsible AI controls.
Sarbanes-Oxley project experience and familiarity with COSO or COBIT frameworks.

Responsibilities

Participate in executing and communicating the risk-based audit work plan, including special project requests from Accenture Management and the Audit Committee.
Verify the adequacy of the company’s IT operating procedures through a systematic audit program.
Assist in developing the company’s annual audit plan and schedule.
Manage audit work, including audit 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 cyber and data security, IT operations, IT service delivery, and compliance audits across a wide scope, emphasizing emerging risks such as cybersecurity, AI, cloud computing, robotic process automation, and the Internet of Things.
Identify, recommend, and report opportunities to improve global processes and controls.
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in technology, security, financial, and other processes and evaluate organization-driven risk.
Manage auditee relationships, facilitate meetings and discussions of findings, and present draft and final reports professionally.
Prepare timely 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 career growth opportunities.
Keep current with company policies and procedures, developments in technology and auditing, and changes in local, state, and federal laws.