Internal Audit, Senior Associate - IT

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Internal Audit Senior Associate - IT is part of the North America Internal Audit team, to ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements, identify and mitigate risks, strengthen internal controls, and improve business processes.  This position also serves as a resource and advisor on process and control related matters. Excellent critical thinking, leadership and communication skills, and the ability to effectively and persuasively collaborate with all IT business and process areas are key components of this role.

 

WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH

• Execute IT audits in the areas of IT Application controls, IT Security, IT Operations, IT Project Management and overall IT Governance, ensuring thorough evaluations of controls and processes to address risks and enhance organizational value
• Ensure compliance with Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) regulations, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Act, and other relevant legal requirements
• Perform audits and evaluations of the organizations IT General Controls across the key domains including: access to programs and data, change management, computer operations, program development 
• Perform key report testing to evaluate the reliability of data used in financial reporting
• Perform automated control testing    
• Understand Segregation of Duties and support in risk identification, monitoring, mitigation, and remediation  
• Analyze SOC 1 (System and Organizational Controls 1) Reports to assess the service organizations internal controls over financial reporting and ability to meet control objectives 
• Evaluate the Information Security Program including recommending updates to existing policies and procedures to help ensure they are in accordance with established industry practice and compliant with federal and state regulations.
• Assist with documentation of standard processes, data flows, and enterprise-wide control requirements for IT/Security
• Assist in preparing and presenting audit findings and recommendations to senior leadership through oral presentations and written reports, effectively communicating results, areas of concern, and proposed corrective actions.
• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors

 

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Education:  Bachelor’s Degree

Additional Education Preferred: Master's Degree in Accounting or Business Administration 

Field of Study Preferred: Information Technology and Computer Science, Accounting, or related field 

Required Work Experience: 4 plus years of experience working in an assurance function (Audit, Internal Control, SOX Compliance) of a publicly-traded manufacturing company and/or public accounting firm 

Required Training/Certifications: Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) 

Required Computer and Software Skills:  

• Audit Management Software: Proficiency using TeamMate (preferred), AuditBoard, or Workiva
• Data Analytics Tools: Experience with data analysis and visualization tools such as MS Power BI, Tableau, QlikView
• ERP Systems:  Familiarity with SAP and Microsoft Dynamics
• General Office Tools: Advanced Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace products for analyses, documentation, reporting, presentations, and communication.

Travel Requirements:  15-30% (primarily U.S. and Canada; other international possible)

 

Additional Requirements:

• Extensive, in-depth knowledge of SOX, internal controls, financial reporting, and risk management processes
• Strong analytical and critical thinking mindset, with the ability to understand complex business processes and systems, and identify and assess risks and controls
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including proficiency in presenting complex information to various stakeholders and influencing positive change and action.
• High level of integrity and professional ethics
• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Holcim approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Subject to applicable law, employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests

 

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary 
• Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
• Medical, Dental, Disability