31-07-2008 | EXPIRA LA 06-08-2008
Job expirat
-Responsible for participating in and supervising multiple client engagements and other related activities under the general direction of more experienced engagement team members
-Discusses moderately complex issues with engagement team and client management
Functional
-Understands and explains to staff the objectives of an advisory project and the staff’s role in the audit process
-Stays abreast of general business and economic developments and applies their under¬standing of the client’s business and industry to identify areas of significance for the advisory projects he/she is assigned to, and explains important developments/matters to staff
-Develops the work plan, together with Project Manager, and prepares detailed work programs for procedures to be applied
-Allocates daily work among staff members, coordinates work, performs first level review, executes work in complex areas, and reports to Project Manager
Client
-Prepares memoranda and other working papers, letters, and correspondence (e.g., Planning Memorandum, work plan, management letter, deliverables, Summary Review Memorandum, and corre¬spondence with the client).
-Participates in meetings with the client engagement team and the client. Presents information to others in one-on-one and small group situations, such as verbal presentations to client personnel.
-Interacts with client personnel and demonstrates a commitment to continually improve our client’s satisfaction.
-Ensures proper approval and sign-off of client deliverables by Project Manager, Director and/or Partner; escalates any quality issues to the Project Manager proactively, ensuring these issues are addressed at the earliest convenient time.
People
-Fosters teamwork by maintaining cooperative relationships with the client engagement team; contributing to a work environment that leads to high morale, productivity, and open communications; facilitating the resolution of conflicts; sharing information; and, accepting and providing constructive feedback
-Provides guidance to assist staff in reaching their full potential (e.g., willingly addresses questions, contributes constructive on-the-job feedback and training, con¬ducts meaningful and timely performance reviews).
Degree qualified, and with 4+ years work experience in the IT audit department or IT department in a multinational or leading company operating in any one of the following industries: Banking and financial services (IFN’s, insurance, etc), production and manufacturing, retail, FMCG, automotive, energy, oil & gas, telecommunications and/or utilities. Key skills for this role include:
-Knowledge of major business and financial processes and internal controls specific to one or more industries
-Knowledge of the industry’s operating model concept and principles
-Strong knowledge of one or more of the following IT governance standards: COBIT, ITIL, BS7799 / ISO17799 / ISO27001
-Strong knowledge of the concepts and principles behind alignment of application systems’ functionalities with business changes, including one or more of the following areas: definition of business requirements, analysis and design of information systems, designing and implementing application and security controls to information systems, testing of information systems, providing assistance for user acceptance, providing second and third level user support, etc.
-Proven experience and track record in one or more of the following areas: IT performance and KPI analysis, IT strategy, IT risk management, alignment of IT management processes and governance, project management and change management
-Proven experience and track record in participating in IT audit activities (can be both as an auditor and auditee role)
-One major international qualification (preferably CIA or CISA, if not CISSP, CISM, ACCA / CIPFA / CPA, etc.) is a plus, but not essential
-If the candidate does not hold a major international qualification, demonstrating proven progress towards obtaining one is a must
-Proven track record in working and delivering business change in a multi-project environment
-Professional attitude - quickly establishes personal credibility and demonstrates expertise
-Structured thinking and professional mindset - structures and manages projects or programs of work which meet client expectations and mitigate any risks or issues
-Ability to recognize and solve very complex problems and issues, and act as a valued stream lead or subject matter expert in larger projects involving a multi-disciplinary approach, delivering insightful and practical solutions
-Clear focus on achieving project / task goals and objectives
-Some degree of experience in reporting directly to top management (i.e. the C-Suite) and performing multiple and complex tasks under their direct supervision
-Excellent written and oral communication skills
-Proven track record in facilitating and encouraging collaboration amongst team members
1. Opportunities to work & develop in an international environment
2. Access to cutting edge training and knowledge resources
3. Competitive compensation package (including overtime payment / performance incentives, private Health & Life Insurance package)
Ernst & Young is a leading professional services organization, providing quality services in an independent, objective and ethical manner. We are a global firm with a worldwide presence in 140 countries and over 114,000 professionals providing Assurance and Advisory Business Services, Business Risk Services, Technology and Security Risk Services, Business Process Outsourcing, Transaction Advisory Services, Tax Planning and Compliance Services.
