Technology Risk Services, Internal Technology Audit Assistant

More than you expected
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Job Description:
Grant Thornton's Technology Risk Services team (TRS) provides the advice necessary to help clients manage risk associated with their use of technology. Our professionals can deliver objective, value-added solutions that will enable clients to strengthen internal controls and governance processes, implement sound organisational strategies, increase technological capabilities and improve their operational efficiency.
TRS is part of Grant Thornton's Business Risk Services (‘BRS’) department, who provide internal audit and risk advisory services to the FTSE 250, large and complex Corporates, international and major charities and not-for-profit organisations, and central government departments.
You will be responsible for delivering a number of IT internal audit engagements in a manner that exceeds client expectations.
A look into the role
As an Assistant within our Technology Risk Services (IT Internal Audit) team, you will:

• Work as part of the team, effectively providing a hands-on advisory service that exceeds our clients’ expectations and allows Grant Thornton to deliver a high-quality audit to clients
• Provide the advice necessary to help clients manage risk, realise opportunities and improve their business performance
• Think strategically and be able to see the bigger picture, while also being able to hone knowledge and apply it to each client, drilling down to the core of the issues, what the implications are and what needs to be done
• Have responsibility for the effective completion of engagements, including:
  • Assisting with the preparation of draft terms of reference/audit planning documents
  • Providing input into budgets for internal audit reviews
  • Delivering fieldwork, ensuring all work is performed in accordance with GT methodologies, that testing sufficient and appropriate testing has been performed, and evidence to support key decisions has been obtained
  • Writing and inputting into high-quality internal audit reports for manager and partner review

Knowing you’re right for us
Joining us as an Assistant, the minimum criteria you’ll need is internal audit experience and to be working towards a Professional IT audit qualification (CISA, CISM, CISP, or similar). It would be great if you had some of the following skills, but don’t worry if you don’t tick every box, we’ll help you develop along the way.

• Experience of testing of IT general and automated SOX controls in the areas of User Access Management, Change Management, Business Continuity & IT Disaster Recovery
• Some experience of auditing Cyber Security, Data Protection/Privacy (inc GDPR), IT Strategies and infrastructure Plans, Cloud & Virtualisation technologies, IT asset management, and third-party management arrangements
• Familiar with auditing Project/Programme Management (inc Agile), IT and Digital transformations
• Exposure to reviews of software developments, including various programming / coding languages, would be helpful but not a prerequisite

Knowing we’re right for you
Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people, we never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone. Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect our colleagues helps our people to perform at the best of their ability and realise their potential.
Our open and accessible culture means you’ll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. The things that set you apart, we value them. That’s why we give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions inside and outside of work.
Beyond the job
Life is more than work. The things you do, and the people you’re with outside of work matter, that’s why we’re happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, and we’ll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance.
The impact you can make here will go far beyond your day job. From secondments, to fundraising for local charities, or investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world, you’ll be giving back to society. It’s that drive to do the right thing that runs through our every move, grounded in our CLEARR values - Collaboration, Leadership, Excellence, Agility, Respect and Responsibility.
We’re looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. People who want to be able to proudly do what’s right, for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves. It’s how it should be.