TRS- Assistant Manager

Job Description

More than you expected Grant Thornton UK LLP is part of a global network of independent audit, tax and advisory firms, made up of some 58,000 people in over 135 countries. Were a team of independent thinkers who put quality, inclusion and integrity first. All around the worldwe bring a different experience to our clients. A better experience. One that delivers the expertise they need in a way that goes beyond. Personal, proactive, and agile. Thats Grant Thornton. Grant Thorntons 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 strengtheninternal controls and governance processes, implement sound organisational strategies, increase technological capabilities and improve their operational efficiency. TRS is part of Grant Thorntons Business Risk Services (BRS) department, who provide internalaudit 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 Manager within our Technology Risk Services (IT Internal Audit) team, you will:

• 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
• You will 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
  • Reviewing fieldwork of more junior team members and providing oversight of engagements, assisting managers and directors with their client portfolios where necessary
  • Holding close-out meetings with client to ensure that they and the client has a full understanding of issues identified and these are agreed
  • Documenting draft and final internal audit reports, ensuring the written work is of a high standard, is factually correct, recommendations are appropriate and tailored to the needs of the intended audience, and requires minimal manager and Partner input.
  • Monitoring your time on clients and flagging any issues up to the manner in a timely manner.

Knowing youre right for us Joining us as an Assistant Manager, the minimum criteria youll need experience is Professional IT audit qualification (CISA, CISM, CISP, or similar) and experience of working with Large Corporates (FTSE 250+). It would be great if you had some ofthe following skills, but dont worry if you dont tick every box, well help you develop along the way.

• Experience of auditing Cyber Security, Data Protection/Privacy (inc GDPR), IT Strategy, Change Management, Business Continuity & IT Disaster Recovery, IT Infrastructure (including Databases), and IT asset management
• Experience of testing of IT general and automated SOX controls
• Familiar with auditing Project/Programme Management (inc Agile), Cloud & Virtualisation technologies, IT transformations, Digital, and third-party management arrangements
• Cyber security related qualifications
• Other relevant qualifications, including ITIL, COBIT, PRINCE2, ACA
• Exposure to reviews of software developments, including various programming / coding languages

Knowing were right for youEmbracing 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 respectour colleagues helps our people to perform at the best of their ability and realise their potential.Our open and accessible culture means youll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. The things that set you apart, we value them. Thats why we give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursueyour passions inside and outside of work.Beyond the job Life is more than work. The things you do, and the people youre with outside of work matter, thats why were happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, and well 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, youll be giving back to society. Its that drive to do the right thing that runs throughour every move, grounded in our CLEARR valuesCollaboration, Leadership, Excellence, Agility, Respect and Responsibility.Were looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. People who want to be able to proudly do whats right, for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves. Its how it should be.#LI-JJ1#GTRO