Manager, IT Audit Project Management,Loc: Phoenix,AZ

100,000 - 200,000

Position: Manager, IT Audit Project Management
Job Description :
Position Summary:

Reporting to the Vice President of Internal Audit and Integrity, the incumbent will be a key member of the SOX and Internal Audit team and will coordinate the planning and execution of documenting information technology related controls to evaluate internal control processes in a variety of business, IT application and/or IT infrastructure areas throughout the company.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Working with IT management, coordinate NAIC MAR-SOX Lit, Own Risk and Solvency Assessment (ORSA) and Internal Audit activities through the identification, documentation and testing of controls;
Performs detailed analysis and validation of control information in addition to working with business contacts to create clear and accurate documentation of business processes, test results and issues.
Leverage knowledge of complex computer mainframe, midrange and distributed/client server platforms/ applications to lead the assessment of risk, document processes, facilitate control testing and identify and effectively express IT general and application control issues;
Effectively plan, organize, direct and facilitate multiple, concurrent projects of moderate to high.
Establish a positive working relationship with business areas to provide value added control assessment services while maintaining independence and objectivity and promoting awareness of the importance of internal controls;
Maintains a thorough understanding of technologies, products and industry issues, as well as Company initiatives, strategies, systems, and organizational activities that may affect NAIC MAR-SOX Lite or ORSA coverage.
Manage co-sourced and/or internal audit staff.
Establish rapport with all levels of management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor\'s degree in MIS, computer science, accounting, finance or equivalent;
plus 5+ years of professional experience in public accounting, internal audit, and/or consulting with a strong technology background.
Strong grasp of general IT controls (computer operations, information security, change management, business continuity, etc.)
Strong project management experience.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Solid understanding of information technology applications and/or infrastructure components.
Proven ability to supervise, teach, mentor and lead others.

Preferred Qualifications:

Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA);
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).
Prior Managed Care experience.
Big 4 or large Internal Audit corporate experience.
Knowledge of enterprise risk management including the latest guidelines related to COBIT IT governance and HITRUST frameworks.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENT FACTORS:

Typical Office Environment: (Accountant, Administrative Assistant, Consultant, Program Manager)
Requires extensive sitting with periodic standing and walking.
May be required to lift up to 20 pounds.
Requires significant use of personal computer, phone and general office equipment.
Needs adequate visual acuity, ability to grasp and handle objects.
Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone.
May require off-site travel