EY Senior Manager - Technology Risk 

New Zealand, Auckland, Auckland 

204765487

Ko te rourou kei ō ringa I The choice is yours

As our Senior Manager you’ll

oversee a portfolio of client engagements and manages Technology Risk professionals in the delivery of information technology control engagements. You will identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement to deliver valuable outcomes for our clients. You will establish and leverage trusted relationships with our clients across a diverse range of industries, and work with them to build trust and confidence in our services.

This is a hybrid role and will be based in our Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland) office

He Rourou Pūmanawa I What we look for

• To be considered for this role you must have the following skills & experience Lead the execution of audits/assessments of IT processes against leading practice IT risk and security frameworks and common standards (e.g. CoBIT, ITIL, ISO 27001, Sarbanes Oxley Act).
• Manage teams to deliver IT Assurance/ Audit engagements - including evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of IT controls (e.g. application & IT general controls) in support of audits to meet external financial reporting requirements.
• Manage teams to deliver other assurance engagements including SOC 1, SOC 2, SOC 3, agreed upon procedures, reasonable and limited assurance engagements.
• Establish audit objectives, and design and test as per audit methodologies, processes and audit report criteria.
• Conduct audit of client’s accounting systems and key business applications.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of IT and relevant business/ operational processes, activities, policies and systems.
• Partner with internal and external teams, addressing compliance, financial and operational risk, and assessing current state internal controls and frameworks in order to mitigate current and emerging risks.
• Report on the existence and effectiveness of the system of internal controls, and present findings of each engagement to Senior Management and Audit Committees as required and apply a thorough understanding of complex information systems (e.g., operating systems, databases, ERP, Data Warehouse, SaaS etc).

Ideally, you’ll also have the skills and attributes below but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn.

• A Bachelor or Master’s degree qualification in IT or related discipline, although finance, business or accounting qualifications will also be considered.
• Professional accreditations and qualifications will also be considered favourably (CPA, CISA, CA, CIA, CISM, CISSP, CBCP, CIPP)
• Experience working on Audit engagements such as External IT Audits, IT General Controls, SOC1, SOC2, SOC3, SOX, GS007 or ASAE Audits.
• Experience in leading and managing Line1 and Line 2 technology risk governance roles in Financial Institutions.
• A passion for emerging technologies and working within a team to advise clients on how to manage IT risks and accelerate performance.

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn .

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences
• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.
• A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally
• Salary:We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

Our preferred applicant will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third-party provider.

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