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Senior IT Auditor
Robert Half Scarborough, Ontario
Description
Robert Half Canada is currently seeking a Senior IT Auditor for an opportunity with an established organization. This position will support IT audit and risk activities across a complex systems environment, with a focus on IT SOX compliance, information security, cybersecurity controls, and IT general controls.
This opportunity may be well suited to a detail-oriented professional who brings strong analytical thinking, sound judgment, and the ability to work collaboratively across teams while managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities
IT Audit and Compliance
- Support the Senior Audit Manager in delivering an integrated and value-added IT audit function through IT General Controls
- Conduct IT audit engagements, including operational audits and SOX testing, using a risk-based approach focused on higher-risk areas
- Review IT operational, cybersecurity, and systems controls to assess effectiveness and compliance with internal policies and applicable regulatory requirements
- Ensure audit workpapers and supporting documentation clearly support audit observations and conclusions
- Review controls over existing systems to help maintain compliance with regulatory guidance and organizational procedures
Risk Assessment and Planning
- Assist with the development and execution of entity-level risk assessments
- Identify and assess potential process, technology, and cybersecurity risks across business units
- Support audit planning by helping schedule audits and related projects based on available resources, business priorities, and operational needs
- Develop risk-based audit procedures, project plans, and work programs to support audit objectives
Audit Execution and Evaluation
- Partner with local teams, co-sourced resources, and leaders across the organization to understand business operations and control environments
- Assess the design and effectiveness of security controls across global information and technology systems
- Conduct detailed reviews of IT systems and infrastructure to evaluate whether controls support secure and effective business operations
- Contribute independent analysis related to security incidents, risk assessments, and compliance measures
- Conduct penetration and vulnerability testing to identify potential security weaknesses
- Support the planning, implementation, monitoring, and enhancement of security measures designed to protect systems, networks, and organizational data
- Assist in troubleshooting security and network issues, including support related to incident response and system breaches
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
- 3 to 5 years of progressive IT audit experience, including strong exposure to information security
- Knowledge of IT audit practices, IT General Controls, SOX compliance, and information security risk management frameworks
- Experience with security incident response, analysis, and communication
- Strong analytical skills, including the ability to identify trends, issues, root causes, and practical solutions
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Strong report-writing, presentation, and stakeholder communication skills
- High attention to detail, sound quality review practices, and a proactive approach to problem-solving
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- CISA or CISSP certification is considered an asset
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