Job Description

IT Audit Manager
Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew, we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.
As a key member of the Internal Audit team, the IT Audit Manager will be responsible for: leading IT Reviews; supporting the Director to develop the end to end IT Audit Plan; developing stakeholder relationships across the Group; coaching and mentoring more junior team members; and acting as an ambassador for the Internal Audit Function across the Group.
What will you be doing?
Leads and conducts assigned audit engagements (specifically IT audits consisting of complex cyber security, IT, and programme assurance reviews) successfully in accordance with the Global Internal Audit Methodology and professional standards.
Represents Group Internal Audit in global steering committees and IT leadership forums to provide governance, risk and control related input.
Drafts the Terms of Reference, develops audit programs and testing procedures relevant to risk and audit / test objectives.
Supervises senior auditors and co-source staff assigned to engagements providing guidance and overall review of deliverables.
Communicates assigned tasks to engagement team in a manner that is clear and concise ensuring high quality, accurate, and efficient results.
Obtains and reviews evidence ensuring audit conclusions are well-documented.
Identifies and communicates issues, offering recommended solutions relevant to business and risk. Drafts the closing meeting presentation.
Prepares draft audit reports, ensuring that audit conclusions are based on a complete understanding of the process, circumstances, and risk. Assesses and monitors management's progress in implementing agreed upon actions.
Provides technical expertise in emerging digital risk areas and GBS SOX and MAPS control efficiency and effectiveness improvements.
Provides data analytics thought leadership and support to the Group Internal Audit team to enable continuous assurance.
Assists in preparation of Annual Audit plan for IT and audit committee papers
Ensures adequate focus on personal professional growth relevant to taking on more challenging assignments, in line with standard audit career progression - proactively seeks relevant education and training opportunities.
Acting as an ambassador for Internal Audit across the business.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
What will you need to be successful?

• Education: Graduate + CISA certified (CISA certification is mandatory)
• Preferred - Qualified Accountant (i.e; ACA / ACCA / CA / CPA / CMA) or CISM, CISSP or equivalent preferred.
• At least 10-12 years post qualified experience gained in either the profession and / or a large corporate internal IT audit / risk management department.
• Experience in Auditing the Cyber-Security, Cloud, AI and digital technologies or equivalent porfolios.
• Experience in auditing IT General Controls or SOX IT controls.
• Significant experience Auditing SAP or another ERP like Axapta, etc.
• Experience of auditing large scale international systems implementations and / or project management of international systems implementations.
• Thorough knowledge of audit procedures, including the IIA standards and guidelines and risk-based auditing techniques.
• Strong understanding of IT and Cyber Security risks and controls
• Ability to lead audits, present findings to senior management and resolve conflict.
• Ability to write audit reports and maintain comprehensive audit papers. Experience in Teammate ( or similar Audit Management software) administration.
• ?PowerBI certifications and /or Data Analytics qualifications an advantage (preferred). Strong Data Analytics skills and proven experience in using tools such as PowerBI, Alteryx, MS Fabric etc.
• Excellent communication skills; oral and written. Able to communicate audit findings and negotiates with others to agree audit findings and recommendations often requiring them to adopt a different point of view.

You Unlimited.
We believe in crafting the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.
Inclusion + Belonging: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving., Learn more about Employee Inclusion Groups on our website ( ).
Other reasons why you will love it here!
Your Future: Major medical coverage + policy exclusions and insurance non-medical limit. Educational Assistance.
Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Privilege Leave, Floater Leave.
Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model (For most professional roles)
Your Wellbeing: Parents/Parents-in-Law's Insurance (Employer Contribution of 8,000/- annually), Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave.
Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship.
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