Assistant Manager - IT Audit

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Job Description

Department: The Invesco Internal Audit function provides independent assurance, advisory, and investigative services for the organization. Partnering closely with business leaders, the department focuses on the most critical risks and issues facing the organization and delivers strategic, innovative, and data-driven results. The department strives to be valued business advisors that provide meaningful solutions and insights, not just information and recommendations. Our team continuously seeks opportunities to improve our methodology by leveraging technology, data, agile principles, and creative solutions to maximize value to the organization.

Role Summary: The Assistant Manager, IT Internal Audit, is responsible for conducting Sarbanes-Oxley testing, traditional internal audits, and other projects assigned by the Audit Director. This role requires obtaining an understanding of the areas under review, executing internal control tests, and documenting the results in accordance with Invesco’s agile auditing principles and applicable professional standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Audit Planning and Execution: Plan and execute Sarbanes-Oxley testing and traditional internal audits of applicable business areas, as requested by the Audit Director and the Internal Audit Leadership Team. This includes:
  • Performing assessments and evaluating the design and operation of global ITGCs, IT Application Controls, and IPE (Key Reports) to determine the effectiveness of controls, identify gaps, and implement action plans to remediate gaps.
  • Assessing risks associated with system implementations and working with management to identify and implement controls to address identified risks.
  • Partnering with global IT and Business Leadership to manage, control, perform, and audit activities related to SOX regulations and the ITGC environment. Reviewing control descriptions, process narratives, and testing strategies for reasonableness and accuracy. Influencing stakeholders and related affiliates to implement necessary process modifications to meet regulatory needs.
  • Reviewing and implementing remediation of control gaps found from SOX and ITGC/ITAC/IPE reviews and risk assessments.
  • Partnering with the Big 4 audit team to handle both administrative and testing tasks.
• Documentation and Reporting: Conduct walkthroughs, document business procedures, evaluate key controls, and develop audit programs to guide test work. Execute audit testing, complete high-quality work papers, and obtain management acceptance on control weaknesses and action plans. Manage assignments within timeframes, foster relationships with business partners, and promote a culture of risk and control awareness.
• Continuous Improvement: Embrace a culture of agility, innovation, and continuous improvement within the Internal Audit function.
• Special Projects: Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the Audit Director.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or Finance preferred. Other business or technology-related degrees considered depending upon relevant experience.
• Certifications: Professional auditing, security, or technology designation (e.g., CISA, CISSP, CCSP, AWS Cloud Practitioner, etc.) or actively pursuing the completion of such designation preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 2-4 years of auditing experience with strong knowledge of general controls and SOX Compliance, technology audit, consulting, or information security roles. Previous experience in audit-related, risk management, and/or compliance roles is desirable.
• Technical Skills: Knowledge of IT Security aspects towards key areas like Cloud Computing, database management systems, SDLC, IT general controls (ITGC), COBIT, and experience working with agile development methodologies. Sound experience with SOX 404 documentation and testing compliance.
• Analytical Skills: Strong critical thinking, analytical, and decision-making skills. Knowledge of analytical tools such as Tableau is an added advantage.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Project Management: Strong project management, interpersonal, and administrative skills.
• Professional Ethics: Demonstrates high professional ethics.
• Microsoft Office: Proficient in Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

Key Competencies:

• Integrity and Ethics: Uphold the highest standards of integrity and ethical behavior.
• Critical Thinking: Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to identify risks and develop effective audit strategies.
• Adaptability: Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in a rapidly changing business environment.
• Collaboration: Work effectively with cross-functional teams and build strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Professional Development: Commit to continuous learning and professional development to stay current with the latest audit practices and standards.

Travel:

• Potential for up to 10% domestic and international travel.

Full Time / Part Time

Full time

Worker Type

Employee

Job Exempt (Yes / No)

Yes

Workplace Model

At Invesco, our workplace model supports our culture and meets the needs of our clients while providing flexibility our employees value. As a full-time employee, compliance with the workplace policy means working with your direct manager to create a schedule where you will work in your designated office at least three days a week, with two days working outside an Invesco office. 

Why Invesco

In Invesco, we act with integrity and do meaningful work to create impact for our stakeholders. We believe our culture is stronger when we all feel we belong, and we respect each other’s identities, lives, health, and well-being. We come together to create better solutions for our clients, our business and each other by building on different voices and perspectives. We nurture and encourage each other to ensure our meaningful growth, both personally and professionally. 

We believe in diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace where everyone feels equally valued, and this starts at the top with our senior leaders having diversity and inclusion goals. Our global focus on diversity and inclusion has grown exponentially and we encourage connection and community through our many employee-led Business Resource Groups (BRGs).  

What’s in it for you? 

As an organization we support personal needs, diverse backgrounds and provide internal networks, as well as opportunities to get involved in the community and in the world. 

Our benefit policy includes but not limited to: 

• Competitive Compensation 
• Flexible, Hybrid Work 
• 30 days’ Annual Leave + Public Holidays 
• Life Insurance 
• Retirement Planning 
• Group Personal Accident Insurance 
• Medical Insurance for Employee and Family 
• Annual Health Check-up 
• 26 weeks Maternity Leave 
• Paternal Leave 
• Adoption Leave 
• Near site Childcare Facility 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Study Support 
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan 
• ESG Commitments and Goals 
• Business Resource Groups 
• Career Development Programs 
• Mentoring Programs 
• Invesco Cares 
• Dress for your Day 

In Invesco, we offer development opportunities that help you thrive as a lifelong learner in a constantly evolving business environment and ensure your constant growth. Our AI enabled learning platform delivers curated content based on your role and interest. We ensure our manager and leaders also have many opportunities to advance their skills and competencies that becomes pivotal in their continuous pursuit of performance excellence. 

To know more about us 

About Invesco: https://www.invesco.com/corporate/en/home.html 

About our Culture: https://www.invesco.com/corporate/en/about-us/our-culture.html 

About our D&I policy: https://www.invesco.com/corporate/en/our-commitments/diversity-and-inclusion.html 

About our CR program: https://www.invesco.com/corporate/en/our-commitments/corporate-responsibility.html 

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