IT Audit Manager

Company Description

Experian is the world’s leading global information services company. During life’s big moments — from buying a home or a car to sending a child to college to growing a business by connecting with new customers — we empower consumers and our clients to manage their data with confidence.

We have 20,000 people operating across 43 countries. By investing in our people, technology and innovation, we can help transform businesses, help communities prosper, enable more people to feel included in the financial opportunities that should be available to them, and help people to thrive. We're looking for inspired employees that want to make an impact on people and business.

Job Description

Reporting directly to the Audit Director, the IT Audit Manager plays a key role in delivering independent assurance over the design and effectiveness of internal controls within the UK&I, EMEA and APAC regions of Experian, and influencing changes to the control environment so that risk is managed more effectively.

This position gives the holder a tremendous insight into all aspects of the Experian business, with high levels of exposure to senior management. As such, it is regarded as a means of developing managerial talent of the future.

What you will be doing:

· Assisting the Regional Head of Internal Audit and Global IT Audit Director in developing the annual Internal Audit activity plan.
· Managing ongoing relationships with the key stakeholders to whom they are assigned, to ensure the plan stays up to date and aligned to strategic priorities and key risks.
· Developing the scope of internal audit reviews and agrees them with management.
· Planning and executing internal audits including coordinating the audit process with key stakeholders, managing the activities of other internal auditors (local and overseas), and peer reviewing the quality of work performed.
· Preparing draft reports reflecting the results of work performed and agreeing the findings and proposed actions with the business owners. Presenting findings to senior managers of the business and the Global Internal Audit Executive management team.
· Performing follow-up on the status of outstanding internal audit issues, where needed.
· Undertaking other ad hoc, project and investigation work as required.
· Acting as a champion for the concepts of internal control and risk throughout Experian.
· Maintaining a professional development plan to improve technical, interpersonal and management skills consistent with Experian’s requirements and talent management philosophy.

Qualifications

What you need to bring:

· Strong oral and written communication skills.
· Influencing skills and gravitas, so that senior management will buy-in to changes being proposed.
· The ability to work independently and proactively.
· A commercial and pragmatic approach to governance and change.
· A problem solver who proposes innovative solutions.
· An approach that champions collaboration and consultation.

Required Experience:

· University degree with strong academics.
· Experience of working in a multinational environment.
· Exposure to the IT/technology sector.
· Deep technical IT knowledge in relevant areas (e.g. data security; cloud computing; data loss prevention; software development methodologies; etc.)
· Relevant professional qualifications (e.g. CISA; CISSP; ITIL; CISM) desirable
· ‘Big 4’ and/or internal audit experience desirable.

*The role may include occasional international travel.

Additional Information

Why us?

No one makes sense of data like Experian. We are on a mission to deliver the full power of data, analytics and technology in ways that transform lives. As a team, we’re committed to working together. So, we work in an inclusive environment that welcomes people with lots of different perspectives. We put people first and care about work that works.

What you will get:

· Personal Development - career pathway for professional growth supported by learning and development programs and unlimited access to online educational training courses, learning materials & book.
· Work environment - excellent work conditions with friendly environment, recognized strong team spirit, and fun and quality recreation time.
· Social benefit package including life insurance, food vouchers, additional health insurance, monthly flex allowance and internet coverage, corporate discounts, marriage and childbirth / adoption allowance, Multisport card, Sharesave plan, Employee assistance program, а birthday gift and many other benefits!
· Work-life balance - 25 days paid vacation, 1 additional day off for your birthday and extra 3 paid days for participation in Social responsibility event.
· Opportunity for Flexible working hours and Home Office.

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