It Internal Audit Manager

In 2017, AssuranceLab rapidly emerged as a dependable tech-enabled audit firm trusted by startups, tech unicorns and large global companies worldwide. We assist clients in achieving a variety of compliance certifications. Our objective when founding AssuranceLab was to develop a new and better way of conducting audits. Our mission is to promote trust, growth, and better company practices with audits.

We do audits differently. Our Pillar platform and innovative audit process removes the typical audit headaches for our team and our clients. Our tech-driven approach allows us to work remotely, flexibly, and manage audit clients in 12 countries around the world from our Australian base. AssuranceLab was founded to meet the modern world's trust requirements, which include adhering to global cybersecurity standards, the privacy rights of consumers, and expanding our footprint in environmental, social, and governance (ESG).

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced IT Internal Audit Manager within our Services & Operations division, to lead our non-audit assurance engagements, including business impact assessments, internal control audits and experience across SOC1, SOC2, CPS 234, and ISO 27001. This is a key role within our organisation, providing an opportunity for a talented professional to make a significant impact on our overall risk management and compliance strategies.

Team Role and Structure

Reporting line: This role reports to the Senior Manager.

Direct reports: This role has up to 2 direct reports.

Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Planning:

• Develop and implement a strategic plan for internal controls audits and non-audit assurance engagements to align with organisational goals and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure a comprehensive understanding of business objectives and associated risk factors.

Leadership and Team Management:

• Lead and manage a high-performing team of Internal Auditors, ensuring effective resource allocation, skill development, and mentorship.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and collaboration within the Internal Audit function.

Client Engagements:

• Oversee the planning, execution, and reporting of Internal Audits, SOC1, SOC2, CPS 234, and ISO 27001 engagements.
• Evaluate the design and effectiveness of controls to ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations.

Stakeholder Communication & Collaboration:

• Facilitate communication between team members and stakeholders, ensuring seamless collaboration and clear channels of information.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to foster transformational relationships.

Risk Management and Mitigation:

• Identify, assess, and prioritise risks associated with information security, regulatory compliance, and IT processes.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to enhance the overall control environment.

We would love you to have:

• Degree in a relevant business-related discipline.

• Minimum of 4+ years in a Big 4 or mid-tier firm.
• Professional qualifications such as CA, CPA, CISA, ISACA, CISM. Membership in a relevant professional body is preferred.
• Extensive experience in IT Audit/Assurance/Cyber including corporate governance, risk and compliance frameworks, business process improvement, compliance management, and fraud control.
• Strong skills in data analytics, continuous auditing, and assurance mapping.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (both written and oral), with a proven ability to work effectively with diverse teams.
• Proficiency in our tech stack - Google Suite, Microsoft 365, ClickUp, Slack
• Excellent problem-solving, organisational, and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive situations with diplomacy and tact.
• Capability to interpret and apply legal and regulatory requirements.
• Alignment with AssuranceLab's values and ability to positively represent AssuranceLab
• Willing to have a go with courage and candidness.

We believe that having the courage to try is more important than having all the answers. We understand that no one knows everything and we value diverse perspectives. So if you share our mindset, we would love to hear from you! Don't worry about ticking all the boxes, we are more interested in understanding how your unique experiences and skills can contribute to our team. Our selection process is designed to evaluate how well you could fit in with our team and how you can help us grow. We can't wait to see what you bring to the table.

How we support you

AssuranceLab’s values are our North Star with how we work, how we make decisions, and how we support each other. Our people are our greatest asset, and at a team offsite last year, together we built the following values:

• Our people are our greatest asset.
• We're courageous and candid, every day.
• We trailblaze the unknown path to accelerate trust in the business world.
• We are ALWAYS customer-led.
• We are human, and vulnerability is the key to our success as a company.
• We care about our impact

We are honoured to be recognized as a Top Startup Employer for 2023 by My Startup Gig, which stands as an independent verification of our exceptional workplace culture. This award is a testament to our team's dedication and our enduring commitment to our core values.

When you join AssuranceLab, you can look forward to a fulfilling sense of purpose and belonging. Our benefits include:

• Remote-first and truly flexible work arrangements. As a fully distributed company with team members located throughout Australia, you'll have the liberty and adaptability to manage your own work schedule.
• A forward-thinking workplace with a progressive leave policy that includes generous paid time off. We are committed to ensuring that you prosper both inside and outside of work. We trust you to use sound judgement and take the necessary time off to bring your best self to work.
• Stock options available to all employees (ESOP).
• Sponsored personal development and training that allows you to earn while you learn.
• Exciting, innovative, high-growth clients to work with.
• A generous bonus structure, with the potential to earn up to 30%.
• Support for positive social causes such as non-profit organisations and for-purpose clients, along with 'giving back' initiatives (such as matched donations). As a B-Corp-Certified organisation, we take pride in balancing our purpose with profit.
• Regular travel opportunities to collaborate with your team, including twice-yearly off-site events to meet in person.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We think having a diverse and inclusive workforce is crucial, and we value every voice that adds to our team. We actively work towards eliminating any unconscious bias in our recruitment process because we believe everyone should have an equal opportunity to join us.

We want to make sure our hiring process is accessible to everyone. If you have a medical condition or disability and need any reasonable accommodations during the application process, please shoot us an email at cat @ assurancelab.cpa and let us know what you need.

If you think you'd fit right in with us, we'd love to hear from you!