Senior Consultant- Technology Risk- Assurance

The Opportunity

EY is seeking a Senior Consultant to join our Technology Risk team. This professional will manage engagement teams as well as directly assist clients in employing information systems resources and controls to maximize efficiencies and minimize risk. The successful candidate will also work with client personnel to analyze evaluate and enhance information systems facilitating the business internal control process and will assist clients and other IT professionals in performing information technology (IT) control and security engagements.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Financial Audit IT Integration Execution of IT related audit procedures (including IT related procedures beyond ITGCs) in support of financial statement audits and reporting on internal controls over financial reporting (integrated and non-integrated audits)
• Internal Controls Attestations Focus on providing an opinion on managements assertion over business processes and controls including IT General Controls.
• Service organization reporting Focus on the issuance of third-party reports in the form of 3416 reports SOC 1 & SOC 2 reports etc.
• Provide high quality professional day-to-day management of internal/external audit engagements/projects and understand EYs practices and service offerings and identify potential opportunities to improve such service offerings
• Lead and support the on-site coordination role for audit clients including planning briefing team on the clients IT environment and industry IT trends coaching and mentoring staff communicating with the clients and completing audit engagements
• Maintain relationships with client management to manage expectations of service including work products timing and the value to be delivered.
• Support preparation of IT external audit reports on the adequacy and effectiveness of control structure along with practical recommendations to improve the effectiveness efficiency of a control or process.
• Able to discuss and resolve IT audit issues and recommendations with client management.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of complex information systems and apply it to client situations.

Skills And Attributes For Success

• Highly professional with ability to work in challenging diverse and evolving client environments
• Flexible with the ability to learn quickly and leverage skills in new situations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to build strong client relationships
• Strong team working skills are essential
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills
• A passion to contribute to the growth of the practice
• Strong experience interacting with clients at all levels including Staff Leadership and Partners
• Strong written communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to coach and mentor junior staff on engagements.
• A minimum of 2 - 4 years of experience in IT audits and/or risk assessments and/or technology evaluations;
• Bachelors Degree (or higher) in Business Administration Commerce Computer Science Management Information Systems or other relevant program required.
• Possessing relevant accounting / audit designation(s) or working towards one (e.g. CPA CISA CIA CISSP CISM) is required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of COBIT ITIL NIST or other IT frameworks would be as asset.
• Experience with data and analytics tools such as ACL; providing IT support to non IT auditors.
• Proficiency using MS Office Suite including Excel Word OneNote and PowerPoint
• Ability to obtain Government of Canada Secret clearance
• Willingness to travel

Ideally youll also have

• Hands on experience with project management or IT operations based in large enterprise resource planning systems such as SAP Oracle EBS JDE and SAP or information security would be an asset.

What We Look For

As an ambassador for the Technology Risk team you will need to build a strong network internally and be able to exceed our clients high expectations. We are seeking high performing individuals who have been recognised for exceeding expectations. Were interested in highly motivated talented individuals with a strong willingness to think outside of the box. You can expect plenty of autonomy in this role so youll need the motivation to take initiative and seek out opportunities to improve our current relationships and expand our business in the evolving market. If youre serious about consulting and ready to take on some of our clients most complex issues this role is for you.

This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization.

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where youll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our addition our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a discretionary bonus program a comprehensive medical prescription drug and dental coverage plan a defined contribution pension plan a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence) and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical financial and social well-being. Plus we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way thats right for you

EY reports salary ranges in accordance with applicable provincial pay transparency legislation. Individual salaries within the anticipated salary ranges noted below are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to internal equity education relevant experience knowledge and applicable skill sets.

• Toronto: $72000to $108000

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