Lead Internal Auditor (Technology)

Colt Technology

At Colt, we provide world-class network and voice connectivity across Europe, Asia and North America’s largest business hubs. We’ve been specialists in our field for nearly three decades – and we’ve won awards for being a technology innovator and pioneer. We go above and beyond to deliver extraordinary connections to help our customers succeed, and we have the industry leading net promoter score (NPS) to prove it.

Function: Audit, Risk and Assurance

Reports to: Head of Technology Audit

Location: Colt House, London, UK (hybrid set up)

Role purpose

The Technology Lead Internal Auditor is primarily responsible for leading and/or participating in technology and security focused audits with support over technology control elements of financial and operational audit assignments. They will be responsible for evaluating the adequacy of Colt’s overall control environment in both design and application, highlighting inefficiencies in processes and supporting the business in building a sustainable control environment. The Technology Lead Internal Auditor will also be responsible for assisting on ad-hoc special projects and completing audit projects in any of Colt’s locations. This role is a great opportunity to add value and develop expertise across technology, security, and transformation processes across multiple business units.

Key accountabilities

• Deliver and/or lead technology and security audit assignments across Colt locations in a timely and efficient manner, participating in all stages of the audit from planning, execution, reporting and follow-up
• Fully understand and communicate the impact of audit findings (including root causes and risks) to relevant key stakeholders. As technology and security can be complex, being able to communicate complex technical issues and ideas in simple terms is highly valued.
• Make value add recommendations to the business to improve controls, processes and overall governance
• Engage with stakeholders to obtain a comprehensive understanding of the business under review and the implications for audit
• Build trust and credibility with technology stakeholders throughout the audit process
• Maintain audit documentation in accordance with Colt audit methodology
• Provide coaching to junior staff members (e.g. graduates/apprentices) on audit methodology and practices, where applicable

Role specific requirements

Skills & Experience

• Experienced technology auditor (e.g. CISA, CISSP, ISO or CIMA qualification preferred but not essential)
• Some experience in using or planning data analytic based audits. Ability to analyse data and identify trends, think critically and solve problems using a high degree of intellectual curiosity and good judgement
• Over 3 years’ experience working in a technology and/or cyber security audit related role either as an internal auditor
• Good experience of controls on risk and assurance assignments
• Strong knowledge of audit techniques for technology and security (business and operational control and risk management, a bonus).
• Ability to operate in a flat organisational structure with direct exposure to senior management and Executives
• Strong communication skills and competence to influence outcomes
• Work effectively with team members and the wider business to build partnerships.

What we offer

In addition to offering competitive salaries and incentive plans, a range of benefits and local rewards packages are offered to staff. Colt recognises the importance of a work life balance.

Some benefit examples are:

• Flexible working and relaxed dress code
• Two days annually to spend on volunteering opportunities
• Flexible benefits scheme
• Access to a virtual business school for on-going learning
• Business mentoring

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