IT Auditor

• Title: IT Auditor

  Ref: 21/07/IAU

  About Us

  At Allstate Northern Ireland, we believe it’s more than just a job.  We believe in allowing our people to choose the direction of their careers.  It’s about you, your future and where you want to get to.

  Opportunity is the hallmark of the Allstate career experience.  We invest heavily in our employees, offering long term career development, personal growth and investment in new technologies.  Every day is different, with new ideas, challenges, and rewards — no matter which team you join.

  We believe that inclusive diversity is crucial to creating a culture of mutual respect where the strengths and talents of each individual are recognised.  We like to leave things better than we found them and deliver results.  We do all of this while having fun and exploring personal passions.

  Join our team and you’ll find challenge and reward in a culture of innovation, support and balance.

  Your role in the team

  We have exciting new opportunities within Allstate Internal Audit. The Allstate IA team members provide analysis, appraisals, and recommendations to leadership on whether significant operational risks are being properly mitigated. The team applies their knowledge, insights and objectivity to help the organization by evaluating the design and effectiveness of controls embedded in strategy, governance, operations and risk management processes.

   

  Our IT Internal Auditors work on job assignments supporting the various Internal Audit teams (Insurance, Non-Insurance, Investments, Shared Services, Information Technology, and SOX) and may work with our external auditors. The role will be working in a collaborative environment to deliver reviews where knowledge, experiences and internal/external networks can be leveraged to achieve results.

   

  This role is responsible for supporting audit leads with the successful completion of audits by adhering to Allstate’s audit procedures, managing multiple tasks and completing audit testing with guidance for the lead.

  • Audit planning and execution, including risk assessment, process analysis, and control evaluation specifically focused on technology.
  • Execute integrated IT audits of technology application and configuration controls; which includes providing reasonable assurance that application controls are properly configured and optimized to insure integrity, accuracy, and completeness of data.
  • Execute audits of program management and project life cycle controls; which include ensuring IT programs are effectively and efficiently managed, while also verifying alignment with organizational objectives.
  • Coordinating the work of other project members on leadership assignments.
  • Providing ongoing internal control consulting.
  • Partnering with Management in support of key initiatives and projects

  So, what is the essential criteria to apply?

  • Must be a UK/RoI/EU citizen or possess a current UK visa and eligible to take up full time, permanent employment. EU candidates must also demonstrate they are eligible to take up UK employment post-Brexit.
  • A minimum of 3 years’ experience in audit, compliance or risk management, or

  • Must have previous experience in audit, compliance or risk management through university projects or commercial experience
  • Basic OR Experienced Project Management skills considered 
  • A degree in a relevant discipline  
  • Intermediate OR advanced proficiency in business-related computing applications (e.g., Microsoft Office applications)
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Understanding of fundamental IT concepts

  We also have some desirable criteria

  • Flexibility, adaptability and comfort with the unknown
  • Master’s degree a plus
  • Audit internship, CPA, CISA or CIA certification a plus

  What we offer

  As a leading employer we offer a generous benefits package that includes flexible annual leave entitlement, dental and healthcare insurance, an attractive pension package and discounts on gym memberships, public transport and parking.

  Allstate invests heavily in your development, as an employee you will have access to multiple world-class learning platforms and courses from our award-winning in-house Learning & Development team.

  We pride ourselves in providing clear career paths and opportunities for internal mobility allowing you to further develop within the organisation.

  We encourage a better work life balance and you’ll have the opportunity to apply for various flexible working arrangements.

  Apply Here: https://bit.ly/2YSJJSR 
  

  Statement on Fair Employment and Equal Opportunities

  Allstate NI wishes to ensure equal opportunity is given to all job applicants.  This company will not discriminate on the grounds of race, gender (including gender reassignment status), sexual orientation, religious belief, political opinion, marital status, age or disability.

  We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. However, as women are currently under-represented in our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from women. All appointments will be made on merit.

  Applicants should note Allstate NI complete AccessNI background checks on all candidates offered a position.

  The closing date for receipt of applications is Tuesday 8th September 2020