Director - risk assuranceCushman & Wakefield

Job Description
Director (Risk Assurance)
POSITION SUMMARY
A career within Risk Assurance services will enable you to assist clients in optimising control activities, organisational strategy, and policies and procedures. You'll conduct transaction testing, perform readiness assessments, and leverage various technical Information Technology controls (e.g. databases, operating systems, data warehouses, and reporting tools) in order to help our clients achieve optimal operational efficiency.
Job Description
As a Director, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:
Support team to disrupt, improve and evolve ways of working when necessary.
Arrange and sponsor appropriate assignments and experiences to help people realise theirpotential and support their long-term aspirations.
Understand the client's industry, key performance drivers, business trends, and emerging technical and industry developments;
Look for opportunities to scale efficiencies and new ways of working across multiple projects and environments.
Maintain relationships with key engagement teams and monitor team progress against plan and drive performance as required;
Create an environment where people and technology thrive together to accomplish more than they could apart.
Promote and encourage others to value difference when working in diverse teams.
Drive and take ownership for developing connections that help deliver what is best for our people and stakeholders.
Influence and facilitate the creation of long-term relationships which add value to the firm.
Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.
Education Background
Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance, Management Information Systems, Management Information Systems & Accounting, Computer and Information Science, Computer and Information Science &
Accounting, Economics, Economics and Finance, Economics and Finance & Technology, Business Administration/Management, Engineering,
Accounting & Technology, Mathematics
Certification/s
Professional accounting certification such as CPA, CISA
Work Experience
At least 12 years' of experience in IT controls auditing, consulting and/or implementing IT solutions
At least 4 years in senior management role
Must have substantial experience working with Big 4 auditing firms
Preferred Knowledge/Skills
Demonstrates thought leadership and is regarded as an industry leader in providing services related to controls around the financial reporting, compliance and operational processes, including business process and IT management controls, which includes a proven record of success with directing and leading the following:
Financial reporting and information technology risks, processes and controls;
Current and emerging technologies which may include: Cloud-computing, Oracle, SAP, Oracle Database, web development tools, virtualization, UNIX, Linux, and security technologies;
Business, operational and compliance issues and processes in a specific industry sector, e.g. financial services, healthcare, technology, entertainment & media, etc.;
COSO Framework, CoBIT, ITIL and/or other leading business and IT control frameworks;
Subject matter specialization to develop or support the development of thought leadership;
Key internal operational processes of a professional services firm, e.g., engagement economics, billing and collection, opportunity and lead management, performance appraisals, time reporting, personal independence and compliance requirements;
Leading IT related controls assurance projects associated with systems implementations, business process transformation projects, external audits, internal audits and service organization controls reports, e.g., SOC 1/SOC 2; Developing solutions to issues and leading the coordination, planning and execution of projects, leveraging extensive abilities to communicate effectively with all levels of management and staff;
Identifying and addressing client needs, as well as developing and sustaining deep client relationships, emphasizing the following: identification, creation and leveraging of relationships to forge new service opportunities;
Leading teams to generate a vision, establish direction and motivate members, create an atmosphere of trust, leverage diverse views, coach staff, and encourage improvement and innovation;
Exhibiting extensive project management skills related to IT audit projects, including developing and overseeing the successful execution of project plans, budgets, deliverables, staffing, billing and collections;
Training, developing thought leadership and sharing lead practices on IT risks and controls; and,
Leading the implementation of a work program and practice aid to create tailored solutions for our clients.
Specific Technical Skills
Proficient and confident in English reading, writing and oral communication skills
Superior working knowledge of and digitally skilled to use common applications, including Google & Microsoft Suites and Adobe Acrobat, basic skills in Alteryx and Tableau
Other Capabilities
Should be comfortable working and communicating with team members at all levels including senior management and executives
Cushman & Wakefield

Ortigas Center, Pasig City
Permanent
Full-time