Internal Audit Manager (IT)

 INTERNAL AUDIT MANAGER (IT)

Join our Internal Audit Team — drive stronger controls, smarter decisions and sustainable value. 

As part of our Internal Audit team, you'll be a trusted partner helping the Company navigate its most critical strategic, operational, compliance, and financial risks. Your work will drive meaningful change, improve processes, and spotlight best practices across the organization. While this is a managerial-level position, it does not involve direct team management. Instead, the role is defined by its strategic scope, autonomy, and the ability to influence stakeholders across diverse geographies and functions. 

Ready to see the JTI business around the world? With approximately 30–40% international travel, you'll engage with central and front-line teams across regions, gaining end-to-end business insight, cross-organizational relationships, and exposure to diverse cultural environments as you grow your career internationally. 

If you are curious, proactive, and motivated to make a meaningful impact, we would be excited to meet you. 

Position 

Plan with Purpose 

• Help craft the foundation — the Internal Audit Planning Memorandum for each assignment 

• Use data analytics to uncover trends and understand the business landscape 

• Identify key risks and challenges, and contribute to defining audit scope and strategy 

Execute with Impact 

• Lead or support audit assignments with guidance from senior audit leadership 

• Analyze business data, conduct interviews, and test technology controls 

• Present findings and recommendations that support meaningful improvements 

• Document work to the highest professional standards 

Report with Clarity 

• Draft audit findings and recommendations in clear, concise English 

• Collaborate with leadership to refine and finalize reports 

• Align findings and recommendations with audit leadership and stakeholders through constructive, collaborative dialogue 

Innovate and Elevate 

• Suggest improvements to audit processes and tools 

• Contribute to the department’s efficiency and effectiveness agenda 

• Maintain and expand specialist IT audit expertise, staying current with relevant technology developments (e.g. cloud, AI, infrastructure evolution) 

• Act as an IT audit SME, developing team capabilities in IT controls and advising on key technologies used at JTI 

Why This Role Matters 

You’ll be part of a bright team who challenges the status quo, spotlights risks, and unlocks opportunities. Your insights will help shape smarter decisions and build a stronger, more resilient organization. 

Requirements

Background & Experience 

• Certifications such as CISA, CISM, CISSP, CRISC (additional technology certifications are an asset) 

• Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Cybersecurity or related field; a Master’s in IT Audit/Risk/Governance is an advantage 

• Proven familiarity with audit methodologies, risk management principles, and core IT processes (including project management) 

• ~8+ years in operational IT, external audit, or internal audit 

• Hands-on experience with IT platforms and processes 

• Deep understanding of technologies used at JTI, including Microsoft Azure, SQL databases, SAP HANA, and ServiceNow 

• Working knowledge of SQL and Power BI 

• Practical experience with IT service management and IT governance practices (e.g., ITIL) considered an advantage 

Your Skills & Mindset 

• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills with ability to identify root causes 

• Curiosity, business acumen, and a value-driven mindset 

• Strong stakeholder and communication skills, able to build effective relationships across functions 

• Comfortable working across cultures and geographies; fast learner with a growth mindset 

• Ability to relate IT processes and controls to business processes and explain implications for broader audit procedures and business outcomes