IT Audit Manager

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Lucas Group is an Executive Search Firm; the only search firm partnered with The Wall Street Journal and have been in business over 35 years. I have been retained by this client to hire an IT Audit Manager in the greater Chicago area. This is a full-time, permanent position.

This client is a leading global provider of RF Solutions and a leader in the design, manufacturing and supplier of communications, equipment, systems and services. This client has the most complete RF product portfolio in the world and is ranked #2 in Information Week’s Global 50 list.

IT Audit Manager

Summary:
Responsible for the IT audit function, responsible for the development of the IT annual risk assessment and audit plan, and the execution of IT audits throughout the company. Also responsible for testing of IT controls that require independent SOX 404 testing, and the coordination with the IT Compliance Manager.

Requirements Include:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or other relevant discipline.
CPA is desired.
- Must have a minimum of 8 years of relevant audit experience
- Strong analytical, written/oral communication and interpersonal skills.
- Possesses and applies comprehensive knowledge of audit practices, principles and procedures.
- Strong management and organizational skills.

Essential Functions:
1. Conducts IT audit work. Understands and evaluates system related risks. Assesses the adequacy of IT controls, develops and presents value added recommendations. Documents findings in work papers and in the audit report. Presents findings to senior management. Designs and conducts SOX 404 IT testing of controls that require independent assessment. Coordinates work with IT Compliance Manager and external auditors.
2. Provides the Internal Audit group with assistance in the use of Audit Control Language (ACL), including locating downloading information, developing queries in SAP, analyzing data in ACL, and developing standard batches.
3. Prepares annual risk assessment and audit plan. Coordinates plan with SOX 404 IT plan. Develops audit programs.
4. Partners with, and supports the operational and financial audit staff to enhance the group’s understanding of systems risks in the context of their work with business processes.
5. Conducts pre-implementation and post implementation system reviews.

If interested, please forward a word version of your resume to: KAker @lucasgroup.com
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Kelli Aker
Senior Executive Recruiter, Technology
Lucas Group
800-449-5637 x505
KAker@lucasgroup.com