Job Description

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One of our government clients is looking for a Sr. IT Audit Specialist (Government, CAATs, GAAP, PSAB)

Length: 6 months contract with a possibility of extension

Location: Toronto, ON

Working hours: 36.25 Hours Minimum per week

PURPOSE:

To plan, lead and/or conduct information technology (IT) assurance, advisory and consulting engagements to help ministries and agencies manage risks, resolve issues, and comply with governing laws, regulations, OPS policies and standards.

To provide strategic advice to key decision makers at all levels of management, to develop and to effect changes to IT policies, standards and

processes to improve delivery of government programs and services for Ontarians.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. IT Audit and Risk Management

Plans, leads and/or conducts a broad range of assignments including sensitive, and high priority IT audits, reviews, consulting engagements and special investigations to help ministries and agencies manage risks (including risks associated with current and emerging technologies) and resolve issues in areas such as I&IT Governance, Strategy, System Development and Security.

Assesses compliance of IT systems and processes against OPS IT directives, policies, standards and governance control frameworks to assist management in delivering government mandates and priorities.

Analyses information, prepares and presents concise evidence-based reports to senior and executive management on issues identified and provides recommendations to address risks and improve efficiency.

Researches and identifies risks associated with emerging technologies and recommends controls to mitigate risks and protect government information assets.

Assists the Manager, Information Technology Audits or Audit Director in yearly audit planning.

Leads and/or conducts special engagements to assist government's compliance with legislations/regulations and industry standards (e.g. Payment Card Industry Standards, SyStrust, etc.).

Provides advice and guidance on cost-benefit and process improvement solutions to meet program area's IT/business objectives.

Collaborates with senior and executive management in developing action plans to address audit recommendations and improvement initiatives.

Fosters and maintains open communication and participates in ministries/agencies and I&IT clusters' initiatives to gain better understanding of their priorities and challenges to support the achievement of their goals and objectives.

Develops comprehensive audit engagement plans which include audit approach, scope, objectives, specialized audit programs, resource requirements, terms of reference and relevant work plans to meet specific engagement objectives.

Leads a team of audit staff (internal and external) in integrated and specialized audit engagements, special projects and initiatives, which involve resources with diverse background, knowledge and skills to satisfy engagement objectives.

Manages and reviews work performed by external service providers to ensure consistent delivery and quality of service and products.

Leads and facilitates risk assessment sessions for Ministry management groups to help identify key organizational risks and improve processes.

Performs quality assurance function as a dedicated resource for high-risk IT projects within ministries or agencies.

Contributes to the ongoing continuous improvement in the division through involvement in a

2. Quality Assurance And Process Improvement:

Leads and facilitates risk assessment sessions for Ministry management groups to help identify key organizational risks and improve processes. Performs quality assurance function as a dedicated resource for high-risk IT projects within ministries or agencies.

Contributes to the ongoing continuous improvement in the division through involvement in a qua

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lity assurance program and continuous improvement activities.

Researches, identifies and implements best practices for enhancing auditing process such as use of Computer Assisted Auditing Techniques (CAATs).

KNOWLEDGE / SKILL:

Generally accepted auditing standards, IT control frameworks and specialized auditing techniques to plan, lead and conduct IT and business audit engagements, consulting, advisory and special investigation assignments.

Government IT policies, directives, standards and processes to evaluate compliance and to provide advice on risks associated with IT infrastructure, business-IT systems, IT Service management (e.g. change and problem management), corporate service management (security, procurement, emergency management, business continuity, disaster recovery management), and service delivery channels.

Information Technology, including systems under development, emerging technologies, security, e-commerce, telecommunications and networks, computer operations, and critical business and IT applications and systems to help improve overall control and governance frameworks.

IT Governance to assist decision makers support business objectives, strengthen overall corporate governance practices, and avoid failures that result from a misalignment between IT and business strategies.

Information Security including the protection of confidentiality, integrity and availability of information assets, information privacy and security of Government information and infrastructure assets against the risks of loss, misuse, disclosure, damage and any issues leading to public embarrassment.

Information Management including records management, e-discovery techniques to ensure compliance with relevant legislations (FIPPA, PHIPA, PIPEDA, Archives and Recordkeeping Act) and to facilitate use of good information for appropriate decision making by the government.

Client business programs, policies, practices and legislative authorities to carry out audits, consultations and advisory assignments.

IT risk management methodologies and concepts to assess risk management practices and to provide advice to senior officials and client management.

Project management standards, best practices and frameworks to lead and conduct audit of IT projects and business transformation initiatives, and to provide advice to key stakeholders on projects.

Computer software/applications (e.g. word processing) to prepare various materials and products and specialised auditing applications, tools and techniques (e.g. IDEA, ACL, Sharpe Decisions) to facilitate evaluation of data and risks associated with IT systems.

Please note that this is the most up to date version of job description available at this time - During Client Interview you will receive additional information - variance may apply !

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