Job summary
Seeking a experienced IT Audit Manager with a proven expertise in leading and overseeing comprehensive IT & Cybersecurity audits. Strong leadership team management analytical skills and deep understanding of IT and cyber controls are essential for success in this position.
Responsibilities
- The IT Audit Manager supports the Engagement Lead in effective planning and execution of engagements.
- Preparing IT and Cyber audit programs that target high-risk areas in the companys controls systems and processes. Monitors or executes engagements ensuring they are performed as per the Corporate Audit Methodology and documentation requirements.
- Directing and overseeing audit activities with external / co-sourced internal auditors to ensure proper audit coverage elimination of duplication of effort and improvement in the efficiency and effectiveness of audit activities.
- Performing or directing and on-going monitoring to ensure that the engagement is performed in accordance with the planned scope/ risk areas aligned with budget expectations and an overall value added reporting is delivered. Assists in tracking and reporting project status and milestones.
- Supervising team members and driving their accountability and timely execution of each engagement. Guides team members provide proactive feedback on performance.
- Performing or reviewing work papers documentation to ensure the retained documentation supports the audit work performed.
- Assessment of identified gaps and areas for improvement and evaluating their significance and potential business impact.
- Finalizing discussions/agreements on detailed audit findings with the audit team and management prior to final report issuance to ensure clear understanding and consideration about the noted issues and the related actions to be implemented.
- Preparing audit reports/memos highlighting key risk exposures noted issues assist in overall conclusion and agreed upon corrective actions.
- Collaborating with and educating process owners regarding the importance of maintaining strong internal controls and the role of internal audit.
- Driving follow up with process owners for timely implementation of MAPs and escalating if required.
Location Preferred- PAN India
Certifications Required
CISA / CISSP / CISM
What we offer
- The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
- Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
- The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and pension plan with matching contributions.
- Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
- True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.
About us
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com.
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