Senior Auditor - Information Systems

Date Posted: 09/05/2024
Req ID: 39590
Faculty/Division: Office of the Governing Council
Department: Internal Audit
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

Reporting directly to the Audit Manager, the Senior IT Auditor is responsible for executing IT audits from the planning phase through to the reporting and follow up phase including planning and conducting independent audits and reviews of information systems and related technology in organizational and functional units. 

In addition to appropriate education, experience, and industry licenses/certifications, the ideal candidate will have effective oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills and analytical/problem solving ability to collaborate among audit team members and audit clients to successfully complete audits/projects. The Senior IT Auditor is a key individual contributor to the department, responsible for the systematic and objective verification, analysis and appraisal of the University’s information technology and systems and controls.

The incumbent performs professional internal audit work at an advanced level, employing specialized knowledge developed by the profession of Information Systems Auditing. Incumbent’s regular course of work may include assisting with special investigations and provision of advisory services as well as supporting external audits and regulatory examinations. The auditor also has the obligation to serve as a department resource to answer relevant questions and provide guidance on technical matters in the organization.

Qualifications Required:

I.    EDUCATION:

An undergraduate degree in Commerce, Business Administration or Computer Science.
Possession of the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or other relevant technology or security designation.

II.    EXPERIENCE:

Demonstrated experience related to information systems audit, information security and/or risk management.

3 years of data analytics experience.

III.    SKILLS:

Demonstrated oral and written communication skills and highly effective problem-solving skills. Working knowledge of Powerpoint, Excel, Word, Audit analytical software (ACL), and related Information Technology. Proficient in a wide variety of computing environments and technologies and thorough knowledge of information technology and related internal control concepts. Must possess project management skills to prioritize and work on multiple concurrent projects. Flexibility and the ability to change priorities quickly and capacity to handle multiple tasks.

IV.    OTHER:

Ability to communicate appropriately to several different audiences (i.e. Senior Management, Operational Managers, etc.).

Ability to manage conflicting priorities and deadlines.

Ability to (on occasion) deal with difficult interpersonal situations.

Ability to deliver client service while balancing professional requirements of the Audit function (Objectivity, Independence, etc.).

NOTE: This role is currently eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, pursuant to University policies and guidelines, including but not limited to the University of Toronto’s Alternative Work Arrangements Guideline. Travel to all three U of T campuses will be required.

Closing Date: 09/19/2024, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: Salaried
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: PM 4 -- Hiring Zone: $104,818 - $122,290 -- Broadband Salary Range: $104,818 - $174,698
Job Category: Finance/Budget/Planning/Audit