External IT Audit – Director

​About the role

We are partnering with a leading professional services firm to appoint a Director within their External IT Audit and Technology Assurance practice in Brisbane.

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This is a senior leadership opportunity within a growing Technology Risk and Assurance service line. You will play a key role in leading complex IT external and internal audit engagements, strengthening client relationships and driving strategic growth across the Queensland market.

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You will work closely with executive stakeholders to evaluate technology control environments, respond to cyber and technology risks and provide trusted assurance across a diverse client portfolio.

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Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the planning and execution of IT external and IT internal audit engagements across multiple industries

• Manage delivery of IT risk and assurance services including IT general controls, automated controls, service organisation controls reporting, IT risk assessments and IT project assurance reviews

• Evaluate the design and effectiveness of technology controls across complex audit environments

• Provide leadership, coaching and performance management to high performing IT audit and risk teams

• Review documented procedures, conclusions and client deliverables ensuring quality and regulatory compliance

• Present clear and concise reports containing meaningful observations and practical recommendations

• Support business development activities including identifying target clients, building executive relationships and contributing to proposals

• Drive audit innovation and contribute to the ongoing growth of the Technology Risk and Assurance practice

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About you

• 10+ years’ experience in external or internal audit and or IT risk within a professional services environment

• Strong experience across IT general controls, automated controls, regulatory compliance and service organisation controls reporting

• Solid understanding of frameworks such as COBIT, ITIL and PCAOB Auditing Standards

• Exposure to US-SOX environments highly desirable

• Demonstrated experience managing client engagements and leading delivery teams

• Strong technology risk and controls knowledge across complex enterprise environments

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Information Systems, Commerce or similar

• CA, CISA or equivalent qualification, or ability to obtain

• Exceptional stakeholder engagement, communication and presentation skills

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Benefits

• Senior leadership opportunity within a globally recognised professional services firm

• Clear pathway for continued career progression and growth

• Exposure to diverse industries and complex enterprise environments

• Flexible working arrangements and strong wellbeing initiatives

• Collaborative and forward-thinking culture with access to global methodologies and resources