Sr. IT Auditor

The IT Senior Auditor will assist in planning, execution, and reporting for IT audits, including SOX IT General Controls (ITGC) interim and update testing.  This includes assisting with the performing the design, planning and execution of assigned audit engagements, and completion of annual SOX assurance activities, and coordinating RAAS efforts with IT Management. The applicable entities covered encompass North America operations and certain operations across Carnival operating companies.  Areas of focus include significant operational, compliance and IT risks.

Essential Functions:

• Interfacing with management to develop an understanding of key business objectives, processes, and associated risks

• Partnering with management to develop appropriate solutions for opportunities identified

• Undertake relevant training, networking and studies as required to ensure continuing professional development.

• Adheres to Corporate Policies and Procedures, including Code of Conduct, Audit Procedures and any control related responsibility for financial data entered, stored, or reported via business systems within employee’s control (list not exhaustive). Ongoing Obligation                    

Project Execution:

• Assist with the design and execution of independent RAAS reviews to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of technology-related controls and IT operations to assess: 

• The reliability and integrity of internal controls over and financial reporting for systems that authorize transactions and safeguard assets. 

• Compliance with policies, laws, and regulations which could have significant impact upon IT operations and processes. 

• Alignment with best practice frameworks to ensure protection of company systems and data.

• The effectiveness and efficiency of IT operations. 

• Coordinate with RAAS Manager to ensure project scope and objectives are aligned with brand/ subject matter risks.

• Leverage technology (e.g. AI, Data Analytics, audit tools) to increase effectiveness and efficiency of IT risk coverage

• Clearly document testing details and conclusions in audit workpapers in adherence with professional auditing standards. 

• Assist with managing assigned project budgets, coordinating with management to ensure action plans mitigate identified risks, and drafting audit reports to be presented to Sr. Management. 

• Track management remediation activities and evaluate evidence of completion to ensure that risks are adequately addressed.

Communication: 

• Participate in / lead meetings with Sr. Management to discuss audit results and associated management actions to mitigate identified control gaps. 

• Document results of audits in formal reports that are distributed to Sr. Brand and Corporate Management.

• Provide management regular updates on audit status and control enhancement opportunities.

Coordination:

• Engage with and build professional relationships with Management team to keep abreast of emerging risks and changes.

• Collaborate with other RAAS auditors on corporate and cross-brand engagements as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Scope: The Senior participates in global IT Audit activities. The role provides advisory services and assurance that controls are designed well and operating effectively to mitigate IT Risks at Corporate and across the Brands (both shipboard and shoreside).  The role is critical in supporting RAAS' mission to provide assurance to the Sr. Management teams and the Board of Directors, ensuring the Company maintains a sound control environment, and complies with laws and regulations. 

• Problem Solving: Senior is routinely called upon to independently perform complex audits across a diverse technology environment and understand complex processes.  Complex data analysis of both financial and op