Group IT Audit Manager

SUMMARY:
A leading automotive group is looking for a Group IT Audit Manager to own and deliver a risk-based IT audit strategy across a complex, fast-moving environment. This is a high-impact leadership role where you’ll shape the IT audit agenda, engage with EXCO and Audit Committees, and lead a multi-skilled audit team across the Group.
If you thrive at the intersection of technology, risk, governance and people leadership, this role has your name on it.

POSITION INFO:
What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Leading the IT Audit function and executing the approved annual and rolling 3-year IT audit plans
• Designing and delivering risk-based IT audits aligned to strategic and operational priorities
• Planning, executing and reporting on complex IT audits in line with internal audit methodology and IIA standards
• Presenting IT audit findings and insights at EXCO and Audit Committee level
• Providing expert guidance to divisional audit teams on IT-related risks and controls
• Managing audit budgets, timelines, resources and external audit partners
• Ensuring high-quality working papers, reports and governance outcomes
• Driving continuous improvement, innovation and best practice in IT audit
• Staying ahead of technology, IT audit and automotive sector trends

• Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing IT audit team
• Conduct performance reviews, coaching and tailored development plans
• Drive strong team morale, productivity and delivery excellence
• Recruit and build future IT audit capability within the function.

• Implement and maintain a risk-based audit approach
• Contribute to combined assurance reporting aligned to enterprise risks
• Deliver quarterly progress reports to senior management
• Ensure full compliance with audit methodology, governance standards and administrative requirements

• Audits delivered on time, within budget and to a high standard
• Strong, trusted relationships with senior stakeholders
• Clear, impactful audit reports that add real business value
• Well-developed, engaged and capable audit teams
• Effective oversight of IT risks across the Group

• A 3-year degree in Accounting, Auditing or a related field
• CISA or CISM certification (or relevant postgraduate qualification – highly advantageous)
• 6+ years internal audit experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role
• Strong exposure to IT audit, risk, governance and controls
• Proven ability to engage at senior and executive level

• Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving ability
• Confident report writing and audit documentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strategic mindset with hands-on execution capability
• Collaborative, adaptable and results-driven leadership style