IT Audit Manager

Reports to: Head of Internal Audit
Department: Group Internal Audit (GIA)

Role Introduction

This position will be responsible for:

• Managing external and internal resources in carrying out IT related audit assignments across the Cathay Pacific Group
• Ensure quality assurance, risk management and consulting services are delivered to provide assurance over risks across the Group, aside from Safety and Quality risks which are managed through a separate function (Group Safety and Operational Risk Management)

Key Responsibilities

• Hands-on delivery of IT assurance work which involves managing or conducting audit projects as well as providing consulting services to the organisation
• Work independently under general direction with extensive latitude for initiative and independent judgement
• Provide coaching, training and supervision to internal audit staff
• Consider the identification and evaluation of the organisation’s risk areas and provide input to the development of the annual audit plan and the risk register process
• Manage the performance of audit procedures, including identifying and defining risks and reviewing and analysing evidence
• Manage the audit staff (including external/internal guest auditors) in conducting meetings, reviewing documents and preparing working papers
• Manage the audit staff (including external/internal guest auditors) in the identification, development, and documentation of audit issues and recommendations
• Communicate the results of audit and consulting projects via written reports and oral presentations to management
• Ensure high quality reporting to the Audit Committee
• Develop and maintain motivated, productive and engaged staff and healthy relationships with management
• Perform and manage ad hoc projects and tasks including handling of whistleblowing investigations
• Drive change within the Internal Audit function including suggesting and implementing improvements to working practices
• Maintain professional and ethical standards 

Requirements

• Degree from reputable institution and professional IT auditing / internal audit / IT qualifications such as CISA / CISSP / CIA / CPA or equivalent designation
• Minimum 8 years broad IT audit experience in internationally recognized accounting firms or in-house roles. Other experience such as front line roles in IT risk / IT operations / cybersecurity will also be considered
• 5 years’ experience in supervisory role is preferable
• Candidates with less experience will be considered as Assistant Manager role
• Good knowledge of IT infrastructure and application systems, cybersecurity and related regulatory requirements. Knowledge of airline operations is a plus
• Experience in working closely with senior management
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to convince and influence others
• Commercially focused
• Strong analytical and report writing skills
• A team leader who is a self-starter, independent and able to meet tight schedules
• Ability to create and maintain good working relationships with colleagues at all levels from various business units
• Fluent in spoken and written English
• Willing to travel as required (up to 20%)

Application Deadline: 12 June 2023

Personal & Application Information

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