IT Internal Auditor

ROLE:                               IT Internal Auditor

LOCATION:                     Dublin

HYBRID:                          3 days a week in office

Barden are delighted to have been asked to act on behalf of our Client to support the appointment of an ‘IT Internal Auditor’ to their Internal Audit function, which forms part of their Finance function. This role which will operate on a hybrid basis from their HQ in Dublin & offers a unique opportunity to gain exposure to our client’s high-energy business, its operations, and people. For the right candidate this role offers the potential for significant personal development and a strong career path in the business.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The role involves planning, executing and reporting on IT audits, completing data analytics and delivering work to schedule. The internal audit function strives to ensure internal controls are appropriately designed, operationally effective and are aligned with our Client and it’s Group’s entities objectives.

 Accountabilities:

Audit Planning:

• Involved in the overall audit planning process, attending stakeholder meetings and providing input into the audit plan.

Audit Projects:

• Leading the planning, preparation, and completion of IT audits following defined quality standards and timelines.
• Setting and promoting high standards of audit work and ensuring high-standard quality audit reports are delivered consistently.

Audit Follow-Ups:

• Drafting, presenting and communicating audit reports and findings to line manager and related business stakeholders. And ensuring continued review to ensure audit findings are implemented and maintained.

Stakeholder Engagement and Value Add:

• Working as a partner to the business in identifying significant process and structure improvements to assist the business in meeting its corporate objectives.
• Maintains strong relationships with relevant stakeholders with the ability to challenge where necessary.

Data Analytics:

• Analysing large data sets to make informed conclusions using CAATs (Computer-Assisted Audit Techniques).
• Leading audits where data analytics testing is a key element of the review.

 ABOUT THE PERSON:

Experience and Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 to 5 years’ experience in the fields of IT audit, assurance and/or IT security.
• Cybersecurity – experience in this area would be a strong advantage for this role.
• CISA qualification is a requirement, and others such as CISM, CISSP, ITIL are desirable, although not essential.
• Additionally, professional accountancy qualification is desirable but not essential.
• Third level qualification in a related field.

Desirable Personal Attributes & Competencies:

• Excellent attention to detail and time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written).
• Strong report-writing skills, with ability to focus on high-level summary for senior executives.
• Ability to work on own initiative while also being a good team player, and
• Commercial mind-set and value-add focus.