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SECURITYFOCUS JOBS - NEW OPPORTUNITY
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JOB DESCRIPTION
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Position: VP, Information Security
Location: New York, New York, United States
Type: Permanent F/T
Closing Date: 2007-09-07
Overview:
Our client a Fortune 100 financial services firm, is searching for an executive
to lead their Information Technology Audit program. The position reports to the
General Auditor and is responsible for ITAudit globally. The recruitment for
this role is part of a larger business strategy to better define technology
audit within the Corporation with several goals in mind:
To create a more collaborative and business aligned audit culture.
To adapt to increasingly complex and dynamic business environments
To align with and address both regulatory drivers and industry best practices
To better integrate IT Audit within their Operational Risk Management culture.
Responsibilities:
This position is responsible for the development and execution of a
comprehensive integrated audit strategy which appropriately considers the
relevant and evolving business risks facing Information Technology activities
globally.
The position will develop and enhance strong professional relationships with
senior business leaders and subsidiary audit committees so as to influence
improvement in the control of business processes and strengthen audit committee
confidence.
The position is responsible for obtaining and managing co-sourced resources to
ensure cost-effective, value added audit services that contribute to ERAS's
effectiveness.
This position is also responsible for providing assurance around the
activities’ implementation of SOX 404.
He/she will also promote professional expectations and ensure that all audit
and advisory engagements are conducted with a proper balance of objectivity and
constructive contribution of ideas to improve internal controls and business
process efficiency.
He/she will be responsible for recruiting, developing and managing a proactive,
worldwide audit team utilizing the Department's Audit Approach to evaluate the
effectiveness of risk management, internal control and governance processes.
Comp.. $200+ , plus bonus & relo
Location – NYC or AZ
JOB REQUIREMENTS
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Required Qualifications:
Superior leadership skills to recruit, train, develop, evaluate and manage
diverse staff to deliver projects, maintaining overall high morale and
promoting continuous improvement of results and personal development, while
also optimizing the use of co-source vendors to obtain skill sets and subject
matter expertise.
• Superior relationship skills to build mutually respectful, professional
relationships with executive leaders so as to influence and promote improvement
in risk management, internal control and governance processes.
• Expert knowledge and experience in control theory and professional
auditing practices.
• Strong background and experience in advanced information technology
strategy and execution.
• Superior understanding and appreciation of regulatory, accounting and
financial industry guidance and best practices affecting the business and
potential implications.
• Strong ability to identify problems and recommend solutions to complex
control, financial, or technical issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to deliver high
quality, actionable reports clearly communicating control issues and to
maintain positive communication lines with executive management. Can clearly
and concisely summarize complex situations for senior Business Leader
management, yet has command of the underlying facts.
• Thorough understanding of business technologies and its impact to
control practices. Effectively integrates business, operational, technological,
and financial components in audit work.
• College degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is desired;
advanced degree in Accounting, Business (MBA), or related field is preferred.
Professional certification (CIA, CPA, CCSA, or CISA) required.
• 12+ years in public accounting, internal audit required. Recent internal
audit experience preferred.
CONTACT
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If qualified, plese submit a Word Version Resume to John Ahn:
john@altaassociates.com
Alta Associates, Inc
John Ahn
Senior Recruiter
john@altaassociates.com
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