IT Audit Manager

We're Entain. Our vision is to be the world leader in sports betting and gaming entertainment by creating the most exciting and trusted experience for our customers, revolutionising the gambling space as we go. We're home to a global family of more than 25 well-known brands, and with a focus on sustainability and growth, we will transform our sector for our players, for ourselves and for the good of entertainment.

Job Description

As an IT Audit Manager, your primary responsibility will be to provide independent, objective assurance as to the effectiveness of the organisation's technology control framework. This will be primarily through the delivery of the annual audit plan to the business. As such, you will be responsible for working closely with the business to deliver that plan in order to remediate any issues arising.

Reporting to the Head of IT Audit you will be responsible for the execution of the audit fieldwork as part of the overall management of the audit lifecycle.

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver the programme of IT audits as specified in the annual audit plan, including planning, fieldwork, reporting and follow-up. Audits will include:
  • Access and identity management
  • Information security, including GDPR and technical security
  • In-depth system reviews for integrity, accuracy, security and commercial effectiveness
  • Programmes and projects
  • Supplier management
  • Technology development and change management
• Contribute IT testing and support to financial and commercial audits as part of a joint audit team.
• Contribute to the identification and documentation of technology risk in the audit universe
• Participate in multi-auditor engagements, sometimes working as lead auditor on a cross-disciplinary engagement and acting as manager for the audit
• Ensure that all audit work is completed against agreed quality standards within the specified time frames and budget
• Create high quality, value-adding commercially focused reports identifying areas of deficiency with clear and concise recommendations
• Partner the business in remediating any issues identified, exploring possible solutions with the key stakeholders and following through to conclusion
• Manage multiple projects concurrently and support other ad hoc projects as they arise
• Deliver advisory services to business stakeholders when required, including giving technical controls advice or assisting in project governance
• Develop a keen understanding of the business and how systems and operations function and interact with one another
• Understand the IT estate of each business within the Group as a basis for supporting an effective IT risk management process
• Develop long-term working relationships, building trust and integrity with key business stakeholders across the IT function and Digital businesses in particular and within the IA and other commercial functions

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Degree qualified (preference given to IT related subjects)
• Certified IT auditor (preferably CISA) with 5+ years PQE
• Additional

  qualifications

  would be beneficial (CIIA, ACCA, ACA, CIMA)

Specialist skills and experience:

• Relevant industry experience is beneficial (on-line/digital, betting & gaming)
• Strong core IT audit skills, knowledge of IIA professional standards and understanding of up-to-date IT auditing methodologies and concepts
• Experience with data driven auditing & analytical reviews
• Previous experience working within a tough regulatory environment would be desirable
• Experience partnering the business in order to facilitate improvement
• Experience working within a large, complex, multinational organisation with familiarity with the risk, control and governance structure

Additional Information

This role requires periodic international business travel region, occasionally at short notice and for periods of up to two weeks. Applicants should be comfortable with a travel requirement that may vary depending on business needs.

At Entain, we know that signing top players requires a great starting package, and plenty of support to inspire peak performance. Join us, and a competitive salary is just the beginning.

Depending on your role and location, you can expect to receive benefits like:

• Generous group bonus scheme
• Hybrid working - 2 days in the office
• Private medical insurance
• Pension Scheme - matched to 6%
• Ability to buy and sell holiday
• Free subscription to wellbeing app Unmind
• Entain & Enhance days – 2 paid days off to focus on your professional or personal development
• Sharesave Scheme

And outside of this, you'll have the chance to turn recognition from leaders and colleagues into amazing prizes. Join a winning team of talented people and be a part of an inclusive and supporting community where everyone is celebrated for being themselves.

At Entain, we do what's right. It's one of our core values and that's why we're taking the lead when it comes to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive future - for our people, and the wider global sports betting and gaming sector. However you identify, our ambition is to ensure our people across the globe feel valued, respected and their individuality celebrated. 

Should you need any adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us.

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