IT Audit Manager recruitment
Responsibilities
Development, execution and continuous improvement of an integrated internal audit plan encompassing SOX 404 compliance, information technology and operational audits of Moody's ratings and analytics businesses in accordance with departmental and Institute of Internal Auditors standards.
Develop a complete understanding of Moody's ratings and analytics businesses - financial, operational and technology operating policies and procedures, and company culture. Assist the VP of Internal Audit with defining and updating the annual and long-range internal audit programs based on an annual assessment of compliance, financial and operating risks, as well as with presentations to senior management and the Audit Committee.
Supervise the execution of internal audits, special projects and SOX processes with the responsibilities below.
-At the beginning of each year and during each engagement, obtain deep understanding of both business and supporting IT processes to identify and assess risk to the Company.
-Meet with CIO and his management team on a regular basis to understand key IT activities and changes in the environment.
- Meet with business leaders as needed to understand the business to key IT activities.
-Approve the planning and communication of the detailed audit scope each year and for each audit.
- Assist with updating Internal Audit policies and procedures based on changes within the profession or due to ratings regulation.
-Ensure completion of audits, SOX activities and special projects by stated due dates.
-Supervise audit teams comprised of both internal and 3rd party professionals.
-Manage all aspects of the communication of audit findings on a timely basis from the closing meeting through to final audit report.
Manage internal audit staff and 3rd party professionals in the execution of information technology and operational internal audits and SOX activities.
- Assist the VP of Internal audit in the administration of the department, including annual planning, engagement planning, execution, and completion of special projects.
-Guide in the development of the Staff and Senior auditors (training, mentoring, formal mid-year and annual evaluations, coaching / feedback on individual assignments).
-Partner with auditees in providing guidance on new processes, technology changes and assessing compliance with system development methodologies and reviewing controls being designed into new systems under development.
Qualifications
-MBA or MS with approximately 5 - 10 years experience.
- A Certified Information Systems Auditor ("CISA"), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Public Accountant ("CPA") designation is required.
- Combination of Big 4 Accounting firm and private industry experience is preferred.
-Experience working in a global organization, interacting with all levels of management.
-Strong knowledge of financial and operational systems, and general internal controls for information systems and data center operations.
-Experience managing a variety of audit assignments and implementing / testing compliance with the Sarbanes Oxley Act.
-Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team in a fast paced environment, handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
-Experience in auditing large scale system implementations and strong knowledge and understanding of Project / Software Development Life Cycle methodologies (i.e. Waterfall, Rational Unified Process and Agile Development)
-Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills are required.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Moody's Corporation is committed to equal opportunities and diversity in its recruitment practices. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are dedicated to the fair and equal treatment of potential and existing employees, candidates and clients regardless of sex, marital status, ethnic origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, age or any other characteristic protected by law.
