Description

Ryanair are currently recruiting for a Deputy Head of Internal Audit- IT to join Europe's Largest Airline Group.

This is an excellent time to join Ryanair as we look to grow to over 800 aircraft and 300m guests per year within the next 10 years.

Reporting directly to the Head of Internal Audit, the successful candidate will be responsible for leading out IT auditing assignments and Sarbanes-Oxley IT control testing for the entire organisation. This work will involve examining and critically assessing the organisation’s IT controls, devising suitable test approaches, planning and conducting tests, and advising IT staff and Management on process and control improvements and resolution of control deficiencies.

The ideal candidate will possess a high degree of commercial awareness and attention to detail and will have a strong interest in IT. This role provides strong candidates with the opportunity to play a crucial role in this organisation and offers highly attractive career development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Developing an annual IT Audit plan and delivering all IT audit programs (SOX & IT audits)
• Advising on and assisting with the remediation of control deficiencies
• Managing IT SOX compliance throughout the Ryanair Group
• Documenting company processes and updating existing documentation for any changes in company policies, procedures and new systems
• Liaising with Senior Management, IT staff and external auditors on a regular basis
• Liaising with Senior M management to ensure that all aspects of the audit and compliance process are satisfactorily completed (including issue remediation)
• Assisting with preparation of Audit Committee papers
• Completion of ad hoc projects and audits as they arise.
• Assisting the Head of Internal Audit as required.
• Assisting the Internal Audit team in the use of Data Analytics.

Requirements

• 10+ years’ experience in information systems auditing, internal controls or compliance
• Exposure to SOX compliance work
• CISA certification or equivalent is desired
• Good technical IT knowledge, including a knowledge of networking, IT security, operating systems and financial applications
• Excellent analytical and written English skills are essential
• Able to demonstrate a high degree of initiative, strong interpersonal and excellent communication skills
• Strong report writing skills and ability to clearly communicate IT issues to non IT personnel
• Ability to research new technologies and identify associated controls and risks
• Ability to identify control gaps with legacy systems and ensure appropriate mitigations are in place.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Discounted and unlimited travel to over 250 destinations
• Defined Contribution Pension Scheme – Matched up to 5% or €5,000
• Death in Service Benefit – Up to 2 times of annual basic salary
• 20 Days Annual Leave – Increasing to 22 days after 12 months and 25 days after 3 years of continuous service.
• Option for up to 5 additional unpaid leave days per year
• Cycle 2 Work Scheme
• Unrivalled career progression

Competencies