Posted:
2/1/2026, 4:00:00 PM
Location(s):
El Amparo, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica ⋅ Alajuela Province, Costa Rica
Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
IT & Security
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As a key member of the Internal Audit team, the IT Audit Manager will be responsible for: leading IT Reviews; supporting the Director to develop the end to end IT Audit Plan; developing stakeholder relationships across the Group; coaching and mentoring more junior team members; and acting as an ambassador for the Internal Audit Function across the Group.
This position is a P4 level
What will you be doing?
Leads and conducts assigned audit engagements (specifically IT audits consisting of complex cyber security, IT, and programme assurance reviews) successfully in accordance with the Global Internal Audit Methodology and professional standards.
Represents Group Internal Audit in global steering committees and IT leadership forums to provide governance, risk and control related input.
Drafts the Terms of Reference, develops audit programs and testing procedures relevant to risk and audit / test objectives.
Supervises senior auditors and co-source staff assigned to engagements providing guidance and overall review of deliverables.
Communicates assigned tasks to engagement team in a manner that is clear and concise ensuring high quality, accurate, and efficient results.
Obtains and reviews evidence ensuring audit conclusions are well-documented.
Identifies and communicates issues, offering recommended solutions relevant to business and risk. Drafts the closing meeting presentation.
Prepares draft audit reports, ensuring that audit conclusions are based on a complete understanding of the process, circumstances, and risk. Assesses and monitors management’s progress in implementing agreed upon actions.
Provides technical expertise in emerging digital risk areas and GBS SOX and MAPS control efficiency and effectiveness improvements.
Provides data analytics thought leadership and support to the Group Internal Audit team to enable continuous assurance.
Assists in preparation of Annual Audit plan for IT and audit committee papers
Ensures adequate focus on personal professional growth relevant to taking on more challenging assignments, in line with standard audit career progression – proactively seeks relevant education and training opportunities.
Acting as an ambassador for Internal Audit across the business.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
What will you need to be successful?
Graduated
Preferred - Qualified Accountant (i.e; ACA / ACCA / CA / CPA / CMA) or CISM, CISSP or equivalent preferred.
CISA certified (CISA certification is preferred)
Qualified Accountant (i.e; ACA / ACCA / CA / CPA / CMA) (Preferred)
CISM, CISSP or equivalent preferred.
PowerBI certifications and /or Data Analytics qualifications an advantage (preferred).
8+ years of relevant IT audit experience
Experience in Auditing the Cyber-Security, Cloud, AI and digital technologies or equivalent porfolios.
Experience in auditing IT General Controls or SOX IT controls.
Significant experience Auditing SAP or another ERP like Axapta, etc.
Experience of auditing large scale international systems implementations and / or project management of international systems implementations.
Advanced English
Thorough knowledge of audit procedures, including the IIA standards and guidelines and risk-based auditing techniques.
Strong understanding of IT and Cyber Security risks and controls
Strong Data Analytics skills and proven experience in using tools such as PowerBI, Alteryx, MS Fabric etc.
Ability to lead audits, present findings to senior management and resolve conflict.
Ability to write audit reports and maintain comprehensive audit papers. Experience in Teammate ( or similar Audit Management software) administration.
Excellent communication skills; oral and written. Able to communicate audit findings and negotiates with others to agree audit findings and recommendations often requiring them to adopt a different point of view.
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Your future: stock purchase program, referral bonus, subsidy in transport and food, recognition program.
Work/Life Balance: Extra days off, birthday off, voluntary hours.
Your Wellbeing: company doctor, medical insurance, gym, health campaigns, employee assistance program, parental leave.
Flexibility: Hybrid work model (for more professional roles), flexible schedules.
Training: Training program, unlimited learning.
Extra perks: employees association, and more…
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Headquarter Location: London, England, United Kingdom
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1856
IPO Status: Public
Industries: Biotechnology ⋅ Health Care ⋅ Medical ⋅ Medical Device