PERM: AD - IT Audit Manager - Vice President

PERM: AD – IT Audit Manager – Vice President

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Section 1 – Details

Job Title / Corporate Title: Audit Manager
Department / Group: Audit Department/Internal Audit Group
Responsible to / Line Manager: Executive Director
Direct Reports: None
Location: London
Date Prepared: October 2019, updated July 2021, updated June 2022, updated July 2023
Certification regime: Out of scope

Section 2 – Purpose of Job

This role exists to deliver an independent view and assurance over the IT control environment in operation in EMEA business entities (SMBC Bank International plc (SMBC BI), SMBC Branches, and other subsidiaries in EMEA Region). It undertakes and manages audits across a range of IT Infrastructure and applications and supports teams of auditors to deliver in-depth testing and review to support audit opinions.

Section 3 – Background

• Internal Audit is asked for an independent opinion on the changes and controls implemented by the organisations within EMEA Region. This role aims to provide insight and opinion on the key IT controls in operation in the business areas under review.
• This role is responsible for managing the delivery of the planning, fieldwork, and reporting for audit assignments as Auditor in Charge (AIC), under direction from the IT Executive Director.
• The Audit Manager should be able to undertake detailed testing and oversee the work of others, providing coaching to team members.
• This role will promote an effective IT control environment throughout the organisation through assurance work and being available to management for advice and guidance on risk and control issues.

Section 4 – Facts / Scale

ADIA is responsible for the delivery of around 100 internal audit reports per year across the EMEA region. On average, an Audit Manager would be responsible for the delivery of around four to six audits per year. The Audit Manager can be assigned the role as AIC in any of the business areas for which ADIA has internal audit responsibility.

Section 5 – Accountabilities & Responsibilities

The Audit Manager is primarily accountable and responsible for the timely delivery of an internal audit assignment. This includes:

• Preparation of planning material to ensure that the internal controls covering the key risks are appropriately tested.
• Overseeing the work performed for the audit assignment by other team members.
• Directing testing to cover key areas of risk.
• Preparing draft Audit Control Recommendations for review by AD Management.
• Preparing the final internal audit report.
• Undertaking follow-up and closure of internal audit recommendations.

The Audit Manager may also be asked to assist the Director/Executive Director with maintaining relationships with Senior Management in a nominated area of responsibility.

Section 6 – Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications

Educated to degree standard and holder of a professional qualification (Usually CISA, CISSP, etc.) with strong technology skills and an understanding of applications controls. Previous internal audit experience is required to demonstrate a track record in effective internal audit delivery and management.

Section 7 – Challenges

The main challenges the role will face are:

• The broad range of business areas subject to internal audit.
• Tight timelines for the delivery of internal audit assignments.
• Challenge from AD Management and line Management.

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