External Senior Auditor (It)

This is a new position and requires an experienced external IT auditor at our North Sydney location.

External Senior Auditor (IT) – North Sydney
Mazars’ Audit team has an opportunity for an IT Auditor like you.
We’re a globally integrated audit, tax and advisory firm with offices in more than 100 countries – and we’re always ready to recruit an experienced and motivated new Auditor like you to join our Australian team.
This could be just the right opportunity for you if you….

• Love to travel between home, office and client venues and enjoy the variety of working in different environments.
• Like to work collaboratively with clients and colleagues and find communication and people management easy.
• Are keen to progress to increasing levels of seniority and receive the training and promotions you deserve.
• Believe that a great culture is built on the celebration of collective success.

About the role:
You will be provided with opportunities for long-term career progression and exposure to various assignments in IT Audits.
About the job:

• Provide professional and technical support to the audit team, especially in the space of data and IT systems; and liaise with clients across various sectors and states.
• Develop in-depth knowledge of a client’s business and IT infrastructure, including Cyber Security.
• Carry out IT general controls (ITGC) testing and operating effectiveness testing.
• Provide assistance to the audit manager and work effectively as a member of the audit team.
• Perform automated controls and key report testing. This is achieved by understanding the financial audit reporting requirements and then testing these requirements following the Mazars Audit Methodology.
• Document audit procedures, testing results, issues, findings, and recommendations.
• Lead meetings and discussions with clients to obtain an understanding of processes, gather audit evidence, and communicate IT audit findings.
• Project budgeting and cost control.
• Optimizing controls’ testing activities and related documentation.

About you:

• You enjoy marrying your strong analytical skills with fantastic technical communication skills to write detailed and accurate reports.
• Strong understanding of effective technology risk and controls environments, IT general controls (including automated and IT dependent controls) and exposure to Cyber
• IT experience from within an audit firm is essential.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related discipline
• Knowledge of internal control frameworks methodologies typically gained by 2+ years of experience.
• Strong knowledge of IT and legal risk concepts.
• Understanding of industry and government regulations (PCI DSS, CPS234)
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
• CISA, ISO27001 or other relevant industry certification

Why Mazars?
For those who appreciate culture as much as commercial success, Mazars is the smart choice. It’s a place where you’ll be challenged to find unexpected solutions. Where you’ll gain experience with small and large clients across many different sectors. And where you can be confident, your team always supports you.
Everyone who joins Mazars is valued for the individual qualities they bring to the team. In turn, we invest in making you the best you can be – whether it’s through endless learning, or by tapping into opportunities within our worldwide network. At Mazars, so much is possible.
We believe that Mazarians should be rewarded for the work that they do and so we offer a range of financial and non-financial benefits to support and reward our people. At our North Sydney location, you can expect the following:

• Well-being program
• Staff Incentive Plan
• Recharge day
• Volunteering day
• Flu vaccinations
• Learning and development programs
• Social club activities, charity and community events
• Study assistance (financial support & study leave)
• Flexible working
• Employee referral rewards
• Paid professional memberships
• Employee assistance program
• Parental leave payment
• Discounts on banking & insurance, health insurance, retail and entertainment, health and well-being
• International and domestic mobility opportunities

At Mazars, we nurture an inclusive environment and encompass diversity in all forms. Successful applicants will receive consideration for employment irrespective of their background, experience, identity, age, gender or ability.
All applicants must be either an Australian Citizen, New Zealand Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident or hold a current valid Australian working visa with full working rights. You may be required to provide evidence at the time of application.
Mazars does, from time to time, seek assistance from external recruitment agencies that we have strong relationships with, however currently, we are only considering direct applications for this role.
Please visit our Careers website for more information at www.mazarscareers.com.au.