Senior IT Sox and Internal Audit Manager

Senior IT Sox and Internal Audit Manager

Job Description:

Micro Focus is one of the world's largest enterprise software providers, delivering the mission-critical software that keeps the digital world running. We combine pragmatism, discipline, and customer-centric innovation to deliver trusted, proven solutions that customers need in order to succeed in today's rapidly evolving marketplace. That's high tech without the drama.

At Micro Focus we provide our customers with a best-in-class portfolio of enterprise-grade scalable software with analytics built in. We put customers at the center of our innovation and build high quality products that our teams can be proud of. Through our breadth of solutions, we are uniquely positioned to help our customers solve business problems and deliver against the needs and opportunities of Hybrid IT, from mainframe to mobile to cloud. We're a pure-play software company - we have a level of focus that other technology companies don't have and are designed from the ground up to build, sell and support software.

We are searching for a results-driven team player to join our growing SOX Assurance and Internal Audit function as the Senior IT SOX and Internal Audit Manager (Newbury, UK). Responsibilities will include SOX IT assurance activities, managing key IT and business stakeholder relationships, and delivering audits alongside our co-sourced Internal Audit Partner PwC.

The work collaboration includes a strong liaison with internal stakeholders across the business at a senior level and will report into the Head of SOX & Internal Audit. This is a great opportunity to be part of and help shape a growing team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the IT subject matter expert for SOX Assurance and Internal Audit;
• Support the SOX IT scoping, risk assessment and planning activities in collaboration with the SOX Assurance Manager and the first and second lines of defence;
• Maintain oversight of SOX IT management testing activities, including IT general controls, IT automated controls, segregation of duties controls, key system reports and third party vendor operated controls;
• Support impact assessments of IT deficiencies on SOX Internal Controls framework and determination of mitigating actions in agreement with the first and second lines;
• Manage reporting and communication with key IT and business stakeholders, as well as support external audit queries;
• Work alongside PwC to ensure completion of IT audits in the FY21 Internal Audit plan;
• Support the Head of SOX & Internal Audit in preparing the FY22 Internal Audit plan;
• Work with the Internal Audit Manager on preparing internal audit methodology documentation;
• Provide IT technical guidance on closure of IT audit actions;
• Work with and coach junior members of the team;
• Provide ad hoc support and assurance guidance to the business as required.

Education and Experience Required:

• An advanced degree and a relevant professional qualification (CISA, ACA, ACCA, etc.);
• Typically 10+ years of experience as an IT auditor in Big 4, preferably IT sector experience;
• Expert knowledge of SOX compliance, Cyber Security, systems architecture and ITGCs;
• Experience in risk management would be an advantage;
• Advanced English is a must, another European language is an advantage

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Excellent understanding of IT systems and operational environments
• Strong influencing skills with a proven ability to communicate well with senior stakeholders
• Flexibility to work across global time zones
• Results driven with the ability to maintain focus on big picture
• Good analytical skills
• Variety of business application skills an advantage
• Advanced Microsoft Excel knowledge a must
• Strong business acumen
• Good project management skills
• Ability to work well under pressure

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