The Role
Leads IT risk advisory engagements involving IT internal audit, SOX compliance, controls testing, attestation readiness, process improvement, and risk assessments. Manages project teams, engagement scope and economics, client relationships, audit committee presentations, findings, and recommendations. Supports business development and contributes to staff development and internal team improvement. Requires substantial IT audit or information security experience, strong knowledge of IT controls and compliance frameworks, project management skills, and relevant professional certifications.
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UK IT Risk Senior Manager
Senior Manager-level IT consultants work closely with senior management of FTSE 100/250, mid-cap, and start-up companies, as well as all levels of CFGI staff from Consultant to Partner. Engagements include IT Internal Audit, SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) compliance and testing, attestation/certification readiness work, business process improvement projects, compliance and other assessments.
CFGI Senior Managers lead project teams and interact with clients and their external auditors (or other professional service firms) on all aspects of engagements, including:
-Reviewing IT controls testing, process narratives, flow charts or procedures for other types of assessments
-Approving engagement scope, project plans, risk assessments, testing approach and specific procedures
-Identifying areas for improvement and value-add
-Preparing reports or other appropriately styled presentations of findings and recommendations
-Preparation for, and participation in Audit Committee meetings or other senior management meetings
-Developing and managing relationships with client management
-Managing engagement economics; and
-Business development with new and existing clients.
Furthermore, Senior Managers are seen as part of the Firm's leadership and have internal responsibilities for staff development, training, internal projects, and the continual improvement of the Risk Advisory team.
Ideal candidates will possess the following:
-Certified ACA, ACCA, CISA, CISM or other standard auditing or information security certifications combined with solid IT audit experience. An undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Information Systems Audit, Management Information Systems, or similar relevant degree will be considered in lieu of formal qualification (non-certified hires are required to become certified within 1 year from the date of hire)
-Undergraduate degree in Accounting, ACA, ACCA, or CIMA combined with solid accounting experience are preferred but not required
-Eight + years of experience in audit and advisory roles performing IT audit, systems implementations, or Information Security
-Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, and ability to assimilate easily into teams
-Strong technical skills and a working knowledge of SOX IT General Controls, COSO, SOC 1, and SOC 2
-Awareness of ISO 27001, GDPR, and other relevant standards
-Effective analytical and critical thinking abilities
-Entrepreneurial nature, self-motivated, ethical, and dependable
-Strong project management skills
Skills Required
- Certified ACA, ACCA, CISA, CISM, or another standard auditing or information security certification, combined with solid IT audit experience
- Relevant undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Information Systems Audit, Management Information Systems, or a similar field may substitute for formal certification; non-certified hires must obtain certification within one year
- Eight or more years of experience in audit and advisory roles involving IT audit, systems implementations, or information security
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
- Strong technical skills and working knowledge of SOX IT General Controls, COSO, SOC 1, and SOC 2
- Awareness of ISO 27001, GDPR, and other relevant standards
- Effective analytical and critical-thinking abilities
- Entrepreneurial, self-motivated, ethical, and dependable
- Strong project management skills
- Undergraduate degree in Accounting, ACA, ACCA, or CIMA combined with solid accounting experience
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The Company
What We Do
CFGI is a unique and highly specialized financial consulting firm that is strategically positioned to help companies through a range of routine and complex business scenarios. As an extension of your corporate finance team, CFGI works alongside your internal staff, serving in a variety of roles – from technical accounting advisor to M&A support to Controller or CFO – and delivering seamless support services. Our key areas of expertise include: » Technical Consulting » Interim Management » Corporate Tax » Private Equity Services » Valuation » Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
