Manager IT - Internal Audit​/Gestionnaire de l'audit des ti, audit interne d'entreprise

Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space (TSX:MDA) is a trusted mission partner to the global space industry. A robotics, satellite systems and geointelligence pioneer with a 55-year+ story of world firsts and more than 450 missions, MDA Space is a global leader in communications satellites, Earth and space observation, and space exploration and infrastructure. The MDA Space team of more than 4,000 space experts in Canada, the US and the UK has the knowledge and know-how to turn an audacious customer vision into an achievable mission – bringing to bear a one-of-a-kind mix of experience, engineering excellence and wide-eyed wonder that’s been in our DNA since day one.

For those who dream big and push boundaries on the ground and in the stars to change the world for the better, we’ll take you there.

The Role:

Reporting to the Senior Director Internal Audit, the Manager IT Internal Audit will play a strategic role within the Internal Audit function (IA). The candidate will be responsible for development of the IT audit plan and managing IT audit and integrated audit engagements, including planning, executing, and reporting on audit projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare in conjunction with the Senior Director Internal Audit, an annual comprehensive risk based IT Internal Audit plan.
Plan, lead and complete all audit mandates (including IT General Control and Application Control Audits and Reviews) in accordance with audit standards and frameworks for IT management and governance.
Manage and oversee the work of external subject matter experts where needed in IT internal audit projects.
Involvement in supporting diverse company-wide initiatives, such as system implementation reviews, data conversions, reviews of policies and procedures, merger and acquisition integrations and assessments.
Develop and implement IT audit strategies, methodologies and frameworks.
Communicate findings to internal audit clients and influence key stakeholders by providing practical, actionable recommendations that are clearly communicated in audit reports, aligned with the Company’s business strategies and best practices /frameworks and an agreed-upon remedial action plan exists.
Develop and manage the relationship with external auditors and coordinate activities regarding their audit and review procedures of ITGCs and IT application controls testing for compliance to SOX/NI 52-109
Perform follow-up audits to evaluate the adequacy of corrective actions.
Mentor, develop, supervise and coach IA team members.
Contribute to the development of the IA team’s general IT technical and cybersecurity acumen.
Develop capability of team use of analytic tools to widen scope of assurance.
Foster risk and control awareness across the organization by working with management.
Participating in ad hoc mandates as required (such as in flight reviews, investigations, etc.)
Key Competencies,

Experience and Skills:

Minimum 7-10 years of experience in the field of IT auditing and 2 years of management experience.
Candidates require in-depth knowledge and a proven track record of information systems auditing and/or controls auditing gained through on-the-job experience.
Knowledge of current cybersecurity and IT management/control laws, frameworks, and regulations and experience applying these laws and frameworks in IT reviews.

Experience with Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting is required.

Experience of internal audit in a large public organization or external audit in a Big 6 firm is preferred.
Experience in the technology or aerospace industries is desirable.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including comfort with report writing and delivering presentations and training to senior leaders and team members.
Self-mot…