IT AUDIT ASSISTANT MANAGER (SOC 2)

Location: Makati

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday

The IT Audit Assistant Manager is responsible for leading multiple engagement teams, working with a wide variety of clients to deliver professional services and managing business development activities on strategic and global priority accounts specific to IT Audit engagements including IT control/SOX compliance and assessment, information security and data security.

Key Responsibilities

Engagement Management

Lead the planning, execution, and reporting of IT audits, ensuring alignment with professional standards (COBIT, NIST, ISO 27001).
Oversee IT General Controls (ITGC) testing and automated application control assessments for SOX 404 compliance.
Identify and evaluate complex IT risks related to systems, infrastructure, and data integrity.
Review engagement workpapers for technical accuracy and ensure all findings are supported by robust evidence.
Manage project budgets, resource allocation, and timelines to ensure successful delivery.

Relationship Management

Act as a trusted advisor to C-suite executives and IT leadership, providing insights on emerging technology risks and mitigation strategies.
Facilitate closing meetings to discuss audit findings and negotiate remediation plans with stakeholders.
Drive business development by identifying service gaps at existing accounts and leading the preparation of proposals for new clients.
Collaborate with financial audit teams to provide integrated audit solutions.

People Management

Supervise, coach, and mentor senior and staff-level auditors, providing consistent performance feedback.
Facilitate internal training sessions on specialized topics such as Cloud Security, Data Privacy, and AI Governance.
Foster an inclusive team environment and participate in the recruitment of top-tier technical talent.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems (MIS), Computer Science, Accounting, or a related field.
Experience: 5+ years of experience in IT Audit, IT Risk Management, or Cybersecurity, preferably within a professional services or Big 4 environment.
Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of ITGCs, SOC reporting, and network security protocols.
Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for presenting complex technical risks to non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

Certifications: Professional certification such as SOC 2 (required) CISA, CIA, CISSP, or CPA.
ERP/Apps: Relevant experience in application security and ERP implementation projects (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
Cloud/Data: Experience auditing cloud environments (AWS, Azure) and using data analytics tools (ACL, Tableau, PowerBI).

IT Audit Assistant Manager (SOC 2) | Makati