Internal Audit Manager

Are you looking for a varied and challenging Internal Audit Manager role for a successful Irish headquartered Plc? The successful candidate will get exposure to a broad range of IT and operational assignments and gain experience working with all layers of management. You will become part of a small highly motivated Audit team based in ICON’s global headquarters in Dublin.

Job Functions / Responsibilities:

• Assisting the Senior Manager IT Audit as IT audit subject matter expert within Internal Audit, the successful candidate will be responsible assisting in the planning, performing and delivering a portfolio of Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) and risk-based IT audit assignments.
• Participating and assisting in the planning and executing Sarbanes Oxley (SOX), risk-based IT audit and integrated audit assignments where required 
• Scheduling IT and integrated audits and organising audit logistics 
• Travelling to ICON locations globally to conduct audit assignments.
• IT audit report preparation for review, issuance and follow up including assisting in discussing issues with process owners and senior management
• Keeping up to date on IT industry changes and new developments within the business and developing relationships with audit stakeholders.
• Consistently executing high quality audits 
• Conducting ad hoc projects and special investigations, where required.
• Communicating clearly at all times and maintaining good communication throughout the audit process 
• Reporting functionally to the Senior Manager IT Audit, you will be required to work as part of a team, show flexibility in working in different team roles and demonstrate clear and robust thinking
• Becoming a member of IT audit interest groups (e.g. ISACA / IIA)

Experience, Skills and Knowledge Required:

Required 

• Minimum of two years progressive IT Audit experience in a recognized IT consulting or public accounting firm, or equivalent experience as an IT auditor within private or public sector
• Knowledge of IT audit methodologies, tools and techniques
• Previous Sarbanes Oxley audit experience 
• Knowledge and experience of performing risk based audits of IT governance, IT security and systems development life cycle projects
• Prior experience in the review and audit of IT systems implementation projects for ERP and IT systems / infra relating to large-scale business transformation programmes.
• Excellent technical IT audit skills together with a good understanding of prevailing corporate governance, legislative and Governmental regulation together with a well-developed general business acumen is also required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate and work effectively at all levels.
• An ability to develop and maintain relationships with colleagues at all levels and to leverage that skill to inform and enhance the audit process

Desirable 

• Experience working within a public listed company or other large organisation is highly advantageous 
• Understanding of Internal Audit’s role within an organisation 
• Understanding of Sarbanes Oxley requirements 
• Knowledge of key business systems e.g. Oracle based technology, including the e-Business Suite PeopleSoft, Hyperion and underlying operating systems and databases 
• Oracle or other major ERP system experience an advantage 
• Solid business acumen 
• Pharmaceutical or CRO industry experience 
• Hands-on experience with CAAT’s tools desired (Spotfire / ACL / IDEA an advantage)
• CISA-certified with a minimum of 2 years' progressive IT Audit experience, including solid hands-on knowledge of the design, testing and evaluation of (SOX) IT control based frameworks, particularly those based. If candidate does not hold CISA certification, then willingness to attain CISA certification as part of the IT auditor role 
• Knowledge of ISO27001:2013
• Knowledge of ISACA and COBIT 

All applicants are required to hold either an EU passport or Stamp 4 visa.

Education Requirements

• Recently qualified IT or IT Audit specific qualification (e.g. CISA)

Benefits of Working in ICON

ICON enjoys a strong reputation for quality and is focused on staff development.  We make it our mission to attract the most diverse and creative minds into the business and we continually strive to provide opportunities for our people to excel, grow and build a great career.  We understand that our greatest asset is the skills and talents of our people and they are truly what set us apart.   Other than working with a great team of smart and energetic people, we also offer a very competitive benefits package.  This varies from country to country so a dedicated recruiter will discuss this with you at interview stage.

We care about our people as they are the key to our success. We provide an open and friendly work environment where we empower people and provide them with opportunities to develop their long term career.   

ICON is an equal opportunity employer - M/F/D/V and committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.