Audit Manager - IT

What We'll Bring:
Job Description Summary
TransUnion UK provides the data, analytics and software that enable businesses to build more valuable customer relationships.

We specialise in managing consumer data for businesses across every sector. We focus on developing innovative products and services that help businesses make smarter and more informed decisions throughout the customer lifecycle.

We're TransUnion and we believe in Information for Good
What You'll Bring:

About the Role:

This position will report directly to the Global Audit & Advisory (GAA) Head of Audit in the UK and will work closely with other UK & EU GAA Team Associates on key projects and initiatives as well as coordinate closely with our external auditors. There will also be an opportunity to work closely with our GAA colleagues around the globe. The successful candidate will need to work across the organization and be comfortable in engaging employees at all levels to ensure an efficient and effective control environment. This "hands on" role also has high visibility to senior management at the different locations as needed and represents the GAA function in various company related activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assists in the risk assessment and development of a flexible annual audit plan and manage internal and external resources as needed to execute the plan.
• Assist with execution of other tasks or special projects when required by management, such as due diligence reviews, system implementation controls review etc.
• Assist with the organization's compliance with the SOX requirements. Specific responsibilities will include:
• Manage/Supervise reviews of internal controls over financial reporting, including assessing design and operational effectiveness of business process and information technology controls
• Coordinate Internal Audit activities with the external auditors to ensure proper audit coverage, eliminate duplicate efforts and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of audit activities.
• Assist the SOX program manager and CAO with assessment of SOX deficiencies and related remediation plans.
• Assess and recommend necessary changes to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the existing SOX program.
• Assist with GAA transformation efforts to identify efficiencies in TU's existing controls including operational effectiveness, information technology systems, and compliance with laws and regulations across TU regions.
• Support the career development goals of a high performing team consisting of senior and staff level employees by providing regular feedback, coaching, and development opportunities
• Manage risk-based internal audit projects, including assessing the design and operational effectiveness of internal controls and testing compliance with laws and regulations across all business segments. Specific responsibilities will include:
• Oversee the preparation / development of and execution risk-based audit programs that clearly define the objective and scope of each review, employing critical thinking and appropriate testing methodologies.
• Leading team members through performance of audit activities and data analysis
• Oversee the communication and reporting at the conclusion of each audit, obtaining agreement on root cause of issues and management action plans.
• Stay current on the business and collaborate with management on risk mitigation activities.
• Work with the GAA Head of Audit in the UK to prepare materials for quarterly Audit Committee, management meetings and ensure complete and timely distribution of materials to Committee members.

Partner with functional leadership and their staff in developing strong, professional and independent relationships to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the business to enable value added recommendations that improve efficiency and effectiveness.

Impact You'll Make:

Skills & Experience:

• Combined external / internal audit experience. Big Four experience preferred. Professional certifications highly preferred (i.e., ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIA, CISA and CFE).
• Must possess working knowledge and experience with IT General Controls
• Must possess excellent project management skills with the ability to organize and manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Prior experience managing high performing external and/or internal audit teams
• Prior experience leading data-driven audit procedures, data analytics, an/or creating data visualization presentation is highly preferred
• A good understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance would be highly advantageous.
• Must possess the highest professional and personal standards, unquestioned integrity and business ethics. Demonstrated ability and courage of his or her own convictions and adhering to strongly held principles and values - and hold others to the same standards.
• Must possess excellent communication skills both written and oral, and the ability to build effective partnerships across the organization at all levels.
• Must be able to make a meaningful contribution to drive strategic internal audit initiatives. Will be well versed in performance management and have the capability to be a strong business partner within the organization.
• The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, energetic and possess a natural curiosity to learn. They will see this role as an opportunity to transform and modernize the GAA activities globally, with opportunities to further their career within the company

TransUnion Job Title

Specialist IV, Audit and Advisory