OPEX - IT Audit Manager - 12 months FTC

Sky Data are responsible for a variety of enterprise technologies and people that are integral to Sky's Information Systems.  

We lead the way in many areas of technology, from delivering daily business critical corporate reports, to providing an elite data science and analytics platform for hundreds of users providing key insights on Sky’s customers, products and viewing content. Delivering solutions for new products and initiatives is what we do, every single day. We then support these solutions for their lifetime in Sky, to an impeccably high standard 24 hours a day 365 days of the year.  

As an IT Audit Manager, you would be joining a dynamic, highly motivated technology team.  

 
What you’ll do:  

Be responsible for the provision of assurance advice to Sky Data directors, managers, project and operational staff. You will work independently, communicating difficult concepts, leading teams, or projects to resolve data assurance issues as required.  

You will work closely with other internal and external assurance providers, interpreting business challenges, and tracking agreed recommendations and management action plans to successful implementation. 

You will: 

• Manage all Internal and External audit work performed across Sky Data ensuring that all queries raised are addressed and evidence requested is provided in a timely manner 

• Track all audit findings raised and ensure that updates and evidence is provided to the relevant auditors until the findings have been closed 

• Carry out control activity on a weekly basis and raising any issues required as a result of this work

• Conduct assurance review work independently to standards within Sky 

• Advise on the implementation of appropriate IT General Controls across Sky Data 

• Advise on appropriate controls to be implemented for key spreadsheets used across Sky Data 

• Advise on appropriate controls to be implemented to satisfy IPE requirements 

• Identify risks across Sky Data and advise on the appropriate risk management measures that should be implemented 

• Lead functional teams or projects and provide guidance to resolve data assurance issues as required 

 
What you’ll bring: 

• A background in IT audit  

• A deep understanding of and experience in designing, implementing and testing Sarbanes-Oxley, Senior Accounting Officer and Payment Card Industry controls 

• A proactive mindset to monitor and track improvements and issues so they can be fed into the team’s future workstreams 

• Attention to detail 

• Ability to work to deadlines and remain calm under pressure 

• Good problem-solving, analysis, judgement, influencing, negotiation and communication skills 

• End-user computing skills, including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word 

 
The Rewards:  

There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to #LifeAtSky: the perks. Here’s a taster:

• Access to free NOW, for streaming all your favourite shows 

• A generous pension package 

• Private healthcare 

• Discounted mobile and broadband  

 
How you’ll work: 

We know the world has changed and we want to offer our employees the chance to collaborate at our unique office spaces, whilst enjoying the convenience of working from home. 

We’ve adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. You’ll find out more about what this means for this role during the recruitment process. 

 
Your office base: 

Osterley: 

Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There’s also plenty of bike shelters and showers. 

On campus, you’ll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon.  

Livingston Watermark House: 

Our lively campus is a free shuttle bus away from Livingston South train station and the town centre. Plus there’s onsite parking available for cars, motorbikes and bicycles.  

You’ll be well fed at our subsidised canteen, and you can keep in shape at our onsite gym. Or play a game of pool or table tennis. 

 
Inclusion:  

We take pride in our approach to diversity and inclusion: we’ve been recognised by The Times and Stonewall for this, and we’ve committed £30million to support the fight against racial injustice. We’ve also set ambitious targets for increasing ethnic diversity and representation throughout our organisation.   

At Sky we don’t just look at your CV. We’re more focused on who you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we're happy to discuss flexible working. 

And we’ll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our recruitment team who will be happy to support you.