IT Internal Audit Manager

IT Internal Audit Manager

Location: Chicago, IL only

People in the Corporate Function career track contribute to the running of Accenture as a high- performance business through specialization within a specific functional area and grow into internally focused roles by deepening their skills and/or developing new skills within an internal functional area.

Finance professionals prepare and interpret financial plans and reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable financial rules and regulations, including internal financial controls, to mitigate risk for the company. Finance professionals may also shape and execute client deals to maximize the use of Accenture's capital and resources, manage cash and/or liaise with the investor community.

Job Description:

• The Internal Auditor performs audit projects in accordance with Accenture’s audit methodology and The Institute of Internal Auditors’ (“IIA”) International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.  The Internal Auditor-Information Technology focuses on audit projects that involve cyber/data security, computer operations, and IT compliance.

• The Internal Auditor effectively executes a wide range of Internal Audit activities in a high quality and timely manner.  In their role, they perform activities that include planning and developing work programs, identifying recommendations for continuous improvement in global processes and controls, communicating results, and following up on issues reported.  They are also responsible for audit strategy development, organization risk assessment/planning, and completion of special requests for Accenture Management and the Audit Committee.

Key Responsibilities:

Depending on the role/organization the Internal Auditor-Information Technology belongs to and their career level, some or all of the following key responsibilities will apply:

• Participates in the detailed execution and communication of the risk-based work plan, including Accenture Management and Audit Committee special project requests.

• Verifies the adequacy of information technology (IT) operating procedures of the company through a systemic program of audits.

• Assists in development of the Company’s annual audit plan and schedule.

• Manages audit work, including audit work plan, work papers, findings, and associated reports.

• Prepares and oversees the preparation of audit reports and work papers to ensure adequate documentation exists to support the completed audit and conclusions.

• Conducts IT integrated audits with operational, compliance, financial, and investigative audit teams, as assigned.

• Manages cyber/data security, IT operations, IT service delivery, and compliance audits, as assigned on a wide-ranging scope of audits with an emphasis on assessing emerging areas of risk including cyber security, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, robotic process automation, and the Internet of Things

• Identifies, recommends, and reports improvement opportunities for global processes and controls.

• As appropriate, identifies opportunities for continuous improvement of technology, security, financial, and other processes and evaluation of organization-driven risk.

• Manages auditee relationship, including facilitating meetings, discussions of findings, and presenting draft and final reports in a professional manner.

• Prepares well-written and timely audit reports and high quality presentations for leadership and board level reporting.

• Develops audit skills and establishes/maintains relationships related to the risk areas assigned.

• Contributes to appropriate skilling of the IA team (e.g., recruiting, training and development, coaching/mentoring, providing career growth opportunities).

• Keeps abreast of company policies and procedures, current developments in technology and auditing professions, and changes in local, state, and federal laws.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor´s Degree

• One or More of the following Certifications on Auditing and Information Security Domains (i.e. CIA, CISA, CISSP, CCSK)

• Minimum of 10 years' experience in information technology auditing, combined audit/IT audit, or relevant information security or information technology roles.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Big 4 experience

• Cloud Security – Azure Security (AZ500), AWS Certified Solutions Architect

• Experience working in a global Internal Audit function

• Understanding of industry standards including ISO27001, ISO 20K, NIST 800-53, PCI DSS, HIPAA, GDPR

• Cyber security experience

• Strong working knowledge of operational, compliance and IT auditing techniques

• Broad IT knowledge in infrastructure technologies (networking, servers, databases, etc.), application development and support, and emerging technologies.

• Experience in audits of AI/GenAI systems to assess compliance, risk, and Responsible AI controls

• Sarbanes-Oxley project experience, familiarity with COSO/COBIT framework

Professional Skills Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal and presentation skills

• Proven management and organizational skills

• Ability to train, develop, and motivate team members

• Demonstrated leadership in professional setting; either military or civilian

• Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration in a professional setting; either military or civilian

• Ability to adopt flexible work hours to collaborate with global teams and travel (up to 20%).

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below.

We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 07/19/2026.

Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here:

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Role Location                                    Annual Salary Range

California                                           $94,400 to $224,600

Cleveland                                           $87,400 to $179,700

Colorado                                            $94,400 to $194,100

District of Columbia                          $100,500 to $206,700

Illinois                                                $87,400 to $194,100

Maine                                                $80,400 to $165,300

Maryland                                           $94,400 to $194,100

Massachusetts                                  $94,400 to $206,700

Minnesota                                         $94,400 to $194,100

New York                                           $87,400 to $224,600

New Jersey                                        $100,500 to $224,600

Virginia                                             $87,400 to $206,700

Washington                                      $100,500 to $206,700

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