Information Technology Audit Manager

We’re Hiring: IT Audit Manager I

emergiTEL | Banking & Financial Services | Permanent Opportunity

emergiTEL is currently seeking an Audit Manager I, IT Audit on behalf of our client, a leading North American financial services organization. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced IT Audit professional to join the Technology and Enterprise Platforms Audit team and contribute to strengthening the organization's technology risk and control environment.

📍 Location: Toronto, ON

💰 Compensation:

• Canada: $81,600–$115,200 CAD annually

About the Role

As an Audit Manager, you will execute and support technology-focused audits across enterprise platforms, applications, infrastructure, and systems. You will assess IT risks, evaluate internal controls, perform control testing, and work closely with technology, risk, compliance, and business stakeholders.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on IT audit experience, a strong understanding of IT General Controls (ITGCs), and the ability to translate complex technology risks into practical audit findings and recommendations.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end IT audits across technology platforms, applications, infrastructure, and enterprise systems.
• Conduct audit walkthroughs, risk assessments, and detailed control testing.
• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of IT General Controls (ITGCs), including access management, change management, and IT operations.
• Identify control gaps, assess root causes and business impacts, and recommend practical improvements.
• Prepare audit workpapers, test scripts, supporting documentation, and audit findings.
• Communicate audit results and recommendations to business and technology stakeholders.
• Monitor remediation activities and validate corrective actions.
• Build strong working relationships with technology, risk, compliance, and business teams.
• Support and mentor junior audit team members as required.
• Identify opportunities to improve audit processes and strengthen the overall control environment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of relevant professional experience, including 3–5+ years in IT audit, technology risk, IT controls, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience conducting IT audits, control assessments, walkthroughs, and testing.
• Strong knowledge of IT General Controls (ITGCs), including user access management, change management, and IT operations.
• Experience preparing audit documentation, identifying control deficiencies, and communicating audit findings.
• Understanding of risk-based audit methodologies and internal control frameworks.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous IT audit experience within banking, financial services, or another highly regulated industry.
• Experience in an internal audit function or professional services/consulting environment.
• Familiarity with COBIT, NIST, and ISO 27001 frameworks.
• Exposure to cloud technologies, APIs, Agile delivery, cybersecurity, and enterprise technology environments.
• Familiarity with SQL, Oracle, Unix, and Windows environments.
• Professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CIA, or CPA are preferred.
• Candidates without a CISA designation must be willing to obtain it within 12 months of joining.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join an established financial services organization with a strong North American presence.
• Gain exposure to complex enterprise technology platforms and evolving technology risks.
• Work alongside experienced audit, risk, and technology professionals.
• Access professional development and certification opportunities.
• Benefit from competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Interested?

If you have a background in IT Audit, Technology Risk, or IT Controls and are looking for your next career opportunity, we would love to hear from you!

📩 Apply today