IT Audit Manager

Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. The Global Internal Audit Function reports functionally to the Chair of the Audit Committee and administratively to the Chief Financial Officer and provides independent assurance on Smith & Nephew's risk management, governance and internal control processes. This is an exceptionally exciting time to be joining the Group with a new Chair of the Audit Committee and CFO driving change through our purpose 'Life Unlimited' and our cultural pillars and strategic imperatives. The Internal Audit team itself has recently experienced change and is a leading-edge function seeking to appoint a Global IT Audit Manager. This is an ideal opportunity for the right candidate to contribute to the future of a best practice Global Internal Audit Function with opportunities to move within the function or internally with the business.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute complex IT audit engagements, including cybersecurity, IT governance, and programme assurance reviews, in line with global internal audit standards and methodology.
• Represent Group Internal Audit in global steering committees and IT leadership forums, providing expert input on governance, risk, and controls.
• Develop audit scopes, testing strategies, and risk-based audit programs, ensuring clear and effective communication of tasks to the audit team.
• Supervise and mentor audit staff and co-sourced team members, ensuring high-quality deliverables and well-documented audit evidence.
• Identify and communicate audit issues with practical recommendations, and prepare clear, insightful audit reports and closing presentations.
• Support the audit team with data analytics initiatives and provide subject matter expertise on digital risk, SOX controls, and control improvements.
• Contribute to internal planning activities, including the annual IT audit plan, and support audit committee reporting.

What will you need to be successful?

• Educated to degree level with a CISA qualification (mandatory); additional certifications such as CISM, CISSP, CPA, CIA, or data analytics qualifications (e.g. Power BI) are advantageous.
• 10–12 years’ post-qualified experience in internal audit, risk management, or professional services, ideally within a large corporate or international setting.
• Proven experience auditing cybersecurity, cloud technologies, ITGC/SOX controls, and ERP systems such as SAP.
• Strong understanding of IT and cyber security risks, controls, and risk-based audit methodologies in line with IIA standards.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex audits, present findings to senior stakeholders, and resolve issues with professionalism and clarity.
• Skilled in data analytics tools such as Power BI, Alteryx, or Microsoft Fabric, with experience in audit management systems like Teammate.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate audit outcomes, while upholding the highest levels of integrity and independence.

Other

• Travel requirements: up to 20%.

Benefits

• Inclusion & Belonging: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Inclusion and Belonging.
• Your Future: Generous annual bonus, life insurance, Save As You Earn share options.
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible Vacation and Time Off, Paid Holidays and Paid Volunteering Hours, so we can give back to our communities.
• Your Wellbeing: Private Health and Dental plans, multisport card/my benefit platform and much more.
• Flexibility: Hybrid Working Model (For most professional roles).
• Training: Hands-On, Team-Customised, Mentorship, subsidies for language classes, certifications and postgraduate studies.

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