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# IT Audit Manager

- **Company:** Barclay Simpson
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £70,000.0 - £85,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cyber Security, Disaster Recovery, Identity and Access Management, Information Technology Audit, IT Management, Cloud Services, Strategies of Testing, IT General Controls (ITGC), Data Management
- **Published:** October 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.barclaysimpson.com/job/ph-45009/it-audit-manager/

## About the Role

* Established IT Audit Manager with significant experience delivering technology audits within large, complex or regulated organisations, or a Big Four professional services environment. Experience across both IT Audit and broader Internal Audit is essential.
 * Proven experience managing multiple audits simultaneously, including reviewing and signing off audit work, alongside direct line management and development of auditors.
 * Strong technical experience across IT General Controls, cyber security, IT governance and technology risk. Exposure to operational technology, major infrastructure projects or digital transformation would be advantageous.

Qualifications & Skills Needed

 * Qualified or actively working towards a recognised professional qualification such as CISA, CIA, ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent.
 * Excellent stakeholder management, communication and report-writing skills, with the confidence to challenge senior management.
 * Strong analytical and project management skills, with the ability to independently manage complex audit engagements and competing priorities.

## Description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced IT Internal Audit Manager to join a growing Internal Audit function. This role will take responsibility for leading technology-focused audits across a complex, highly regulated environment, providing assurance over cyber security, IT governance, operational technology, data management and digital transformation.

The successful candidate will manage multiple audit engagements, oversee and develop a Senior Internal Auditor and work closely with senior stakeholders to strengthen technology controls and risk management. The role also offers the opportunity to influence the IT Audit Plan and provide assurance over major technology initiatives.

Day-to-Day Activities

 * Lead multiple IT audit engagements from planning and fieldwork through to reporting and remediation tracking.
 * Deliver audits covering IT governance, cyber security, cloud services, operational technology, digital transformation and data management.
 * Review audit scopes, testing strategies, findings and reports, ensuring high-quality audit delivery.
 * Manage, coach and develop a Senior Internal Auditor, overseeing performance and audit quality.
 * Assess IT General Controls, including access management, change management, incident management and disaster recovery.
 * Build relationships with senior stakeholders, providing independent challenge and practical recommendations.
 * Contribute to the development of the risk-based Internal Audit Plan, identifying emerging technology and cyber risks.
 * Coordinate with external audit providers and other assurance teams to ensure effective audit coverage.