Technology Assurance- Senior Manager - Toronto

The opportunity

EY is seeking a Senior Manager, 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 responsibilities

The candidate will be required to participate in both internal and external audit services. This includes, but not limited to :

• Financial Audit IT Integration Execution of IT related audit procedures (including IT related procedures beyond ITGCs) in support of financial statement audits and reporting on internal controls over financial reporting (integrated and non-integrated audits)
• Internal Controls Attestations Focus on providing an opinion on management’s assertion over business processes and controls including IT General Controls.
• Provide high quality professional day-to-day management of internal / external audit engagements / projects and understand EY’s practices and service offerings and identify potential opportunities to improve such service offerings
• Lead and support on-site coordination role for audit clients including planning, briefing team on the client's IT environment and industry IT trends, communicating with the clients and completing audit engagements
• Maintain relationships with client management to manage expectations of service, including work products, timing, and the value to be delivered.
• Prepares IT external audit reports on the adequacy and effectiveness of control structure, along with practical recommendations to improve the effectiveness, efficiency of a control or process.
• Able to discuss and resolve audit issues and recommendations with client management.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of complex information systems and apply it to client situations
• Lead and provide relevant support to the teams of senior consultants and consultants, including delivering formal IT Audit related trainings.

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong skills in project management and engagement closure
• Strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills and a strong desire to work in a team environment
• Demonstrated integrity, values, principles, and work ethic
• Strong experience interacting with clients at all levels including Leadership and Partners : Strong written, communication, and presentation skills

To qualify for the role you must have

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in IT external and / or internal audit;
• Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Business Administration, Commerce, Computer Science, c. c. Management Information Systems, or other relevant program required.
• Must possess relevant accounting / audit designation(s) ( CPA, CIA, and / or CISA) is required

Plus Skills for the role

• Demonstrated knowledge of COBIT, ITIL, or other IT frameworks would be an asset.
• Demonstrated knowledge of service organization reporting standards would be an asset.
• Demonstrated knowledge of specific platforms such as SAP, Oracle, Windows, etc. would be an asset.

Ideally, you’ll also have

Hands on experience with project management or IT operations based in large enterprise resource planning systems such as Oracle Financials, SAP, etc.

or information security would be an asset.

What we look for

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 offer

At 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 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 (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer :

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

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