Assistant Manager

As an Assistant Manager, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage the work streams related to IT SOX compliance covering ITGC and IT Dependencies (ITAC, Interfaces, IPE’s).
• Thorough understanding around ITGC domains such as Logical Access, Change Management, SDLC and Computer Operations.
• Exposure of testing IT Application Controls (Configurable, Non-configurable), Interfaces, IPE’s, Data Migration and Platform Reviews.
• Provide technical support in the assessment, design, and implementation of ITGC requirements.
• Review control evidence for adherence to accuracy, completeness, and precision of control execution for all ITGC.
• Develop, implement, and test controls for new acquisitions and in-scope entities
• Work with control owners and operators to ensure quality, consistency, and operability of new and existing controls.
• Collaborate and build long-term relationships with key stakeholders in a fast-paced and matrixed work environment.
• Review test findings, facilitate the remediation of ITGC control gaps, and escalate possible critical issues to senior management within IT.
• Mentors and develops peer and Associates, monitors their work, and takes corrective action when necessary
• Builds and maintains strong peer relationships within the team and across the organization
• Coordinates work with External Auditors.

 Interpersonal Skills:

• Ability to work independently under general supervision with latitude for initiative and independent judgment
• Effective verbal and written communications, including active listening skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and external contactors/auditors
• Detail-oriented
• Comfortable working on multiple projects simultaneously
• Individuals would be expected to cultivate a strong team environment and promote a positive working relationship amongst their team. 
• Excellent Communication, written and verbal would be expected.
• In addition to being an exceptional individual contributor, manage engagements and relevant Teams allocated for the same. 
• Ensure client service delivery in accordance with the quality guidelines & methodologies.
• Build and maintain client relationships by understanding and being responsive to client needs and ensuring high quality of deliverables.
• Demonstrate strong analytical thinking and communication skills including the ability to research and understand complex processes and effectively communicate them to interested parties

 Client Management:

• Develop strong working relationships with the client and onshore client teams.
• Maintain excellent rapport and proactive communication with the stakeholders and client. 

 Operational excellence:

• Suggest ideas on improving engagement productivity and identify opportunities for improving client service. 
• Ensure compliance with engagement plans and internal quality & risk management procedures. 

People related:

• Display teamwork, integrity, and leadership. Work with team members to set goals and responsibilities for specific engagements. 
• Foster teamwork and innovation. 
• Utilize technology & tools to continually learn and innovate, share knowledge with team members and enhance service delivery. 
• Conduct workshops and technical training sessions for team members. 
• Contribute to the learning & development agenda and knowledge harnessing initiatives

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science Engineering, or Finance Preferred
• B.E., B. TECH, M. TECH, MCA, BCA, CA, MBA
• Experience in technology audit, risk management, compliance, consulting, or information security
• Excellent knowledge of IT General Controls, automated and security controls.
• Knowledge of security measures and auditing practices within various operating systems, databases, and applications
• Experience in auditing financial applications, cyber security practices, privacy, and various infrastructure platforms such as Unix, Linus, Windows, SQL Server, Oracle Databases
• Knowledge and concepts of auditing of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure and Google Cloud)
• Experience designing continuous auditing and monitoring tools and techniques is a plus.
• Good understanding of CoBIT 5 Domains of Access Management, SLDC & Change and Computer Operations and Control Design and Testing of SOX IT General Controls (ITGC) and/or IT Application Controls (ITAC)
• Experience in identifying control gaps and communicating audit findings and control redesign recommendations to Management/Clients
• Knowledge of regulations impacting privacy, integrity, and availability of clients PII.
• Functional knowledge of major ERP suites (like SAP, Dynamics, Oracle EBS)
• Understanding of audit concepts and regulations
• Required overall experience in testing/reviewing and implementation of ITGC controls, CoBit 5 and developing COSO framework
• Candidates with 3-5 years of relevant experience in similar role, preferably with a “Big 4” or equivalent
• Chartered Accountant (would be added advantage)

Certification(s) preferred: 

• CISA / CISM / CRISC / CISSP / ISO 27001 LA certifications 

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