IT Internal Audit Manager

In 2017, AssuranceLab rapidly emerged as a dependable tech-enabled audit firm trusted by startups, tech unicorns and large global companies worldwide. We assist clients in achieving a variety of compliance certifications. Our objective when founding AssuranceLab was to develop a new and better way of conducting audits. Our mission is to promote trust, growth, and better company practices with audits.

We do audits differently. Our Pillar platform and innovative audit process removes the typical audit headaches for our team and our clients. Our tech-driven approach allows us to work remotely, flexibly, and manage audit clients in 12 countries around the world from our Australian base. AssuranceLab was founded to meet the modern world's trust requirements, which include adhering to global cybersecurity standards, the privacy rights of consumers, and expanding our footprint in environmental, social, and governance (ESG).

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced IT Internal Audit Manager within our Services & Operations division, to lead our non-audit assurance engagements, including business impact assessments, internal control audits and experience across SOC1, SOC2, CPS 234, and ISO 27001. This is a key role within our organisation, providing an opportunity for a talented professional to make a significant impact on our overall risk management and compliance strategies.

**Team Role and Structure**

**Reporting line**:This role reports to the Senior Manager.

**Direct reports**:This role has up to 2 direct reports.

**Duties and Responsibilities**

**Strategic Planning**:

- Develop and implement a strategic plan for internal controls audits and non-audit assurance engagements to align with organisational goals and compliance requirements.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure a comprehensive understanding of business objectives and associated risk factors.

**Leadership and Team Management**:

- Lead and manage a high-performing team of internal auditors, ensuring effective resource allocation, skill development, and mentorship.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and collaboration within the internal audit function.

**Client Engagements**:

- Oversee the planning, execution, and reporting of Internal Audits, SOC1, SOC2, CPS 234, and ISO 27001 engagements.
- Evaluate the design and effectiveness of controls to ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations.

**Stakeholder Communication & Collaboration**:

- Facilitate communication between team members and stakeholders, ensuring seamless collaboration and clear channels of information.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to foster transformational relationships.

**Risk Management and Mitigation**:

- Identify, assess, and prioritise risks associated with information security, regulatory compliance, and IT processes.
- Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to enhance the overall control environment.

**We would love you to have**:

- Degree in a relevant business-related discipline.
- Minimum of 4+ years in a Big 4 or mid-tier firm.
- Professional qualifications such as CA, CPA, CISA, ISACA, CISM. Membership in a relevant professional body is preferred.
- Extensive experience in IT Audit/Assurance/Cyber including corporate governance, risk and compliance frameworks, business process improvement, compliance management, and fraud control.
- Strong skills in data analytics, continuous auditing, and assurance mapping.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (both written and oral), with a proven ability to work effectively with diverse teams.
- Proficiency in our tech stack - Google Suite, Microsoft 365, ClickUp, Slack
- Excellent problem-solving, organisational, and negotiation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive situations with diplomacy and tact.
- Alignment with AssuranceLab's values and ability to positively represent AssuranceLab
- Willing to have a go with courage and candidness.

We believe that having the courage to try is more important than having all the answers. We understand that no one knows everything and we value diverse perspectives. So if you share our mindset, we would love to hear from you Don't worry about ticking all the boxes, we are more interested in understanding how your unique experiences and skills can contribute to our team. Our selection process is designed to evaluate how well you could fit in with our team and how you can help us grow. We can't wait to see what you bring to the table.

**How we support you**

AssuranceLab's values are our North Star with how we work, how we make decisions, and how we support each other. Our people are our greatest asset, and at a team offsite last year, together we built the following values:

- Our people are our greatest asset.
- We're courageous and candid, every day.
- We trailblaze the unknown path to accelerate trust in the business world.
- We are ALWAYS customer-led.
- We are huma