IT Internal Audit Manager

IT Internal Audit Manager

1. General Information

- Job Title: IT Internal Audit Manager

- Department / Function: Internal Audit (Central Function)

- Reporting Line: Internal Audit Director

- Location: Any

- Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent employment contract

- Leadership Responsibility: No

2. Job Purpose
The IT Internal Audit Manager is responsible for leading and supervising technology-focused Internal Audit assurance and advisory engagements covering information technology, cybersecurity, data governance, digital transformation, operational resilience, and technology-enabled business processes. The role contributes to protecting and enhancing organizational value through independent assessment of:

- IT governance

- Information security

- Cybersecurity controls

- IT operations

- Technology risk management

- Data integrity

- Digital transformation initiatives

- IT-enabled internal controls.

The role operates in alignment with:

- IIA Global Internal Audit Standards (2024)

- Internal Audit methodology

- Technology risk frameworks

- Applicable regulatory and supervisory requirements

- Organizational governance expectations.

The IT Internal Audit Manager acts as a technical audit lead responsible for:

- Managing complex IT audit engagements

- Supporting technology-enabled auditing practices

- Promoting data analytics and audit innovation

- Supervising IT auditors and audit teams

- Supporting integrated assurance and digital risk oversight.

3. Key Responsibilities / Core Tasks
3.1 IT Audit Engagement Management

- Lead and manage IT-focused assurance and advisory engagements from planning through reporting and follow-up

- Perform technology risk assessments and develop audit scopes, objectives, testing strategies, and engagement plans aligned with organizational technology risks

- Supervise engagement teams and allocate resources effectively to ensure timely and high-quality delivery

- Ensure IT audit engagements comply with:
o Internal Audit methodology
o IIA Standards
o QAIP requirements
o Technology audit best practices

- Monitor engagement progress, resource utilization, quality standards, and timelines.

3.2 Technology Assurance & Risk Assessments

- Lead and supervise audits covering:
o IT governance
o IT General Controls (ITGCs)
o Cybersecurity
o Identity & Access Management (IAM)
o Change management
o Cloud services
o Infrastructure and operations
o Data governance and data integrity
o ERP and core business systems
o Digital transformation programs
o Third-party technology risks
o Operational resilience and disaster recovery
o AI and emerging technology risks.

- Assess design and operating effectiveness of technology-related controls and identify control weaknesses, vulnerabilities, and governance gaps

- Evaluate adequacy of:
o Cybersecurity frameworks
o Monitoring processes
o Incident response capabilities
o Recovery planning
o Technology risk management governance

- Evaluate technology risks associated with:
o Outsourcing
o Cloud computing
o Data privacy
o Automation
o Emerging technologies.

3.3 Reporting & Stakeholder Communication

- Draft and review clear, concise, and risk-focused IT audit reports and stakeholder communications

- Present audit observations, recommendations, and technical risk implications to management and Internal Audit leadership

- Communicate complex technology risks to non-technical stakeholders clearly and effectively

- Facilitate meetings, walkthroughs, risk discussions, and remediation reviews with business and technology stakeholders

- Escalate significant technology risks, cybersecurity concerns, or control weaknesses appropriately.

3.4 Audit Methodology, Data Analytics & Technology Innovation

- Promote effective use of:
o Data analytics
o Continuous auditing
o Automated control testing
o AI-enabled auditing techniques
o Technology-enabled assurance approaches

- Utilize audit management tools and data analytics platforms effectively (e.g., Optro, TeamMate+, Power BI, analytics tools)

- Support development and enhancement of IT audit methodologies, testing approaches, and technical audit procedures

- Identify opportunities to modernize Internal Audit practices through automation, analytics, and emerging technologies

- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives related to IT audit quality, efficiency, and innovation.

3.5 Quality Assurance & Improvement Program (QAIP)

- Ensure IT audit engagements conform with:
o IIA Standards
o Internal Audit methodology
o QAIP expectations
o Technology audit quality requirements

- Perform engagement-level quality reviews of workpapers, evidence, testing approaches, and reports

- Support QAIP activities including:
o Ongoing monitoring
o Internal assessments
o Methodology reviews
o Improvement initiatives
o External Quality Assessment preparation activities

- Promote consistency, quality, and continuous improvement across IT audit activities.

3.6 Leadership, Coaching & Capability Development

- Supervise and coach IT auditors, auditors, and engagement team members during audit activities

- Provide technical guidance and mentorship regarding:
o IT risks
o Cybersecurity
o Data analytics
o Technology controls
o Audit methodologies

- Promote continuous learning, innovation, and technical competency development within the Internal Audit function

- Contribute to onboarding, performance feedback, and capability development activities

- Promote professionalism, collaboration, accountability, and ethical conduct across engagement teams.

3.7 Integrated & Coordinated Assurance

- Coordinate with: o Information Security o Risk Management o Compliance o Data Governance o Privacy o External Audit o Technology leadership teams o Other assurance providers to strengthen integrated assurance and technology risk oversight

- Support development of assurance mapping and coordinated assurance activities related to technology and cybersecurity risks

- Identify opportunities to reduce assurance duplication and improve organizational risk coverage.

4. Accountabilities & Decision-Making Authority

- Delivery of high-quality IT audit engagements within agreed scope, timelines, and quality standards

- Conformance of IT audit work with the IIA Global Internal Audit Standards and Internal Audit methodology

- Accuracy, clarity, and credibility of IT audit findings and reports

- Effective supervision and performance feedback for assigned audit team members

- Authority to escalate significant IT risk issues, control weaknesses, or audit quality concerns to senior Internal Audit leadership

5. Competences & Powers

- Unrestricted access to IT-related systems, data, documentation, and personnel relevant to audit scope

- Authority to define and adjust IT audit scope and procedures based on risk

- Authority to challenge IT governance, security controls, and risk management practices

- Authority to recommend the use of specialized or co-sourced IT audit resources where justified

6. Skills, Knowledge & Experience Education

- Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, IT Audit, or a related field Professional Experience

- Typically 8+ years of experience in IT audit, IT risk management, or information security

- Proven track record of leading complex IT audit engagements

- Experience in the insurance or financial services sector preferred Technical / Professional Knowledge Strong knowledge of: IT General Controls (ITGCs) • Cybersecurity frameworks • IT governance frameworks • Data governance • Cloud computing risks • Identity & Access Management (IAM) • Change and release management • Technology operations and resilience • Risk assessment methodologies • Internal Audit methodologies.

- Working knowledge of: • AI and emerging technologies • Data analytics and visualization • Operational resilience • Third-party technology risk • Data privacy and regulatory requirements • Continuous auditing techniques.

- Experience applying: • Data analytics • Technology-enabled auditing • Automated control testing • Audit management systems and workflow tools. Certifications • One or more relevant certifications strongly preferred (e.g. CISA, CISM, CISSP, CRISC)

7. Soft Skills, Behavioural & Values-Based Competencies
The role is expected to actively demonstrate and promote the MS&AD values framework:

- Customer Focus Provides practical, business-relevant, technology risk assurance insights Integrity Demonstrates objectivity, ethics, professionalism, transparency, and professional skepticism

- Teamwork • Promotes collaboration, inclusion, knowledge sharing, and effective cross functional coordination Innovation • Encourages continuous improvement, audit modernization, and adoption of emerging technologies

- Professionalism • Demonstrates accountability, technical excellence, and commitment to high-quality outcomes.

Additional competencies:

- Analytical and critical thinking

- Leadership and engagement supervision capability

- Strong Communication and presentation skills

- Ability to communicate technical risks to non-technical audiences

- Negotiation and conflict management

- Professional skepticism and sound judgment

- Stakeholder management capability

- Adaptability and resilience. 8. Tools & Systems

- Audit management systems (e.g., Optro, TeamMate+)

- Data analytics and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, ACL, IDEA)

- Cybersecurity and monitoring tools

- GRC platforms

- Cloud and infrastructure management environments

- M365 / Microsoft Office tools

- Continuous auditing and automation tools.

9. Collaboration & Key Stakeholders Internal Stakeholders

- Head and Deputy Head of Internal Audit

- Senior Internal Audit Managers and audit teams

- IT leadership and technology functions

- Risk Management, Compliance, Legal, Finance

- Business and operational management External Stakeholders

- Regulators and supervisory authorities (as applicable)

- External auditors

- Co-sourcing and specialist IT audit providers

10. Working Conditions

- Occasional domestic and international travel may be required

- Hybrid or flexible working arrangements subject to organizational policy

- High degree of confidentiality and professional discretion required

- Frequent interaction with technology leadership, management, and assurance functions

- Responsibility for managing complex and sensitive technology-related audit matters.

11. Compliance & Professional Standards

The role operates in full compliance with:

- IIA Global Internal Audit Standards (2024)

- IIA Code of Ethics

- Applicable laws, regulations, and supervisory requirements

- Internal Audit methodology, policies, and governance frameworks