Senior Consultant- Technology Risk- Montreal

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And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

Technology is changing the way businesses are operating. New technologies provide businesses with the potential to deliver new services, operate in new markets and to change the way they operate.

Associated with these opportunities come risks; our clients seek independent advice and assurance over diverse issues which include the design and operation of their internal controls, the security of their business critical systems, the delivery of major IT enabled programmes, their relationships with third parties, and their management, stewardship and ability to exploit business critical data.

The opportunityEY is seeking a Senior to join our Technology Assurance team. This professional will manage engagement teams, as well as directly assist clients in employing information systems, resources, and controls to maximize efficiencies and minimize risk.

The successful candidate will also work with client personnel to analyze, evaluate, and enhance information systems facilitating the business internal control process, and will assist clients and other IT professionals in performing information technology (IT) control and security engagements.

Your Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Audit IT Integration Execution of IT related audit procedures in support of financial statement audits and reporting on internal controls over financial reporting.

Internal Controls Attestations Focus on providing an opinion on management’s assertion over business processes and controls including IT General Controls.

Service organization reporting Focus on the issuance of third-party reports in the form of 3416 reports, SOC 1 & SOC 2 reports, etc.

Provide high quality professional day-to-day management of internal / external audit engagements / projects.Lead and support the on-site coordination role for audit clients including planning, briefing team on the client's IT environment and industry IT trends.

Maintain relationships with client management to manage expectations of service.Support preparation of IT external audit reports on the adequacy and effectiveness of control structure, along with practical recommendations to improve effectiveness.

Able to discuss and resolve IT audit issues and recommendations with client management.Demonstrate a thorough understanding of complex information systems and apply it to client situations.

Skills And Attributes For SuccessHighly professional with ability to work in challenging, diverse and evolving client environments.

Flexible with the ability to learn quickly and leverage skills in new situations.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

The ability to build strong client relationships.Strong team working skills are essential.Strong presentation and facilitation skills.

A passion to contribute to the growth of the practice.Strong experience interacting with clients at all levels.Strong written, communication, and presentation skills.

Ability to coach and mentor junior staff on engagements.To qualify for the role you must haveA minimum of 2 - 4 years of experience in IT audits and / or risk assessments and / or technology evaluations.

Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Business Administration, Commerce, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or other relevant program required.

Possessing relevant accounting / audit designation(s) or working towards one (e.g. CPA, CISA, CIA, CISSP, CISM) is required.

Demonstrated knowledge of COBIT, ITIL, NIST or other IT frameworks would be an asset.Experience with data and analytics tools such as ACL;

providing IT support to non-IT auditors.Proficiency using MS Office Suite including Excel, Word, OneNote and PowerPoint.

Ability to obtain Government of Canada Secret clearance.Willingness to travel.Ideally, you’ll also haveHands-on experience with project management or IT operations based in large enterprise resource planning systems such as SAP, Oracle EBS JDE and SAP or information security would be an asset.

What We Look ForAs an ambassador for the Technology Assurance team, you will need to build a strong network internally and be able to exceed our clients' high expectations.

We are seeking high performing individuals who have been recognized for exceeding expectations. We’re interested in highly motivated talented individuals with a strong willingness to think outside of the box.

You can expect plenty of autonomy in this role, so you’ll need the motivation to take initiative and seek out opportunities to improve our current relationships and expand our business in the evolving market.

If you’re serious about consulting and ready to take on some of our clients’ most complex issues, this role is for you.What We offerAt EY, our Total Rewards package supports our commitment to creating a leading people culture - built on high-performance teaming - where everyone can achieve their potential and contribute to building a better working world for our people, our clients and our communities.

It's one of the many reasons we repeatedly win awards for being a great place to work.We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business.

In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you to decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future.

Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days, and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being.

Diversity and Inclusion at EYDiversity and inclusiveness are at the heart of who we are and how we work. We’re committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies and practices are equitable, and our people feel a sense of belonging.

We embrace diversity and are committed to combating systemic racism, advocating for the 2SLGBT+ community, promoting our Neurodiversity Centre of Excellence and Accessibility initiatives, and are dedicated to amplifying the voices of Indigenous people nationally as we strive towards reconciliation.

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