Senior IT Auditor

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Position Summary

The Senior IT Auditor in GIA will work in a team environment to plan and execute dynamic risk-based audits and identify value-added recommendations to strengthen Company processes and controls.  Audits will include U.S.-based operations, international Company subsidiaries, strategic initiatives, critical business processes, and key third-party outsourcing arrangements.  Throughout the audits, the Senior Auditor will have the opportunity to interact with senior management and enhance oral and written communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with audit teams to execute IT, operational and integrated audits
• Conduct planning activities to identify significant risks and develop appropriate risk-based audit procedures
• Research applicable policies, guidance, and regulations to drive assigned sections of the audit with high quality and within deadlines
• Collect and analyze necessary data for audits, evaluate information and draw logical conclusions
• Design and execute standalone data analytics to support audit findings and business requests
• Interview key personnel to assess business processes and the strength of their control environments
• Identify meaningful value-added recommendations for management to improve the adequacy, effectiveness, and efficiency of controls and related processes
• Lead meetings involving various levels of management to effectively communicate audit status, align on significant audit issues and recommended corrective actions
• Prepare clear, detailed audit documentation evidencing the results of actual testing procedures in accordance with BMS and the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards
• Prepare audit reports, including clearly written, concise audit observations that effectively communicate identified issues and their related corrective actions to key stakeholders
• Participate with the team in at least two weeks of annual training in addition to regular departmental meetings that include sharing best practices.
• Participate in departmental projects as assigned (e.g., audit lessons learned, training, continuous improvement)
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

• A BA/BS degree in Accounting, Finance, or other business discipline. 
• A minimum of 3 years of prior IT / Operational audit and/or IT related experience (e.g., Business Analysis, IT Project Management, IT Operations, IT Compliance, Information Security / Cybersecurity).
• Strong knowledge of IT General Controls, System Development Life Cycle, COBIT and IIA standards.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• English fluency is required.
• Analytical and computer skills, including proficiency with MS Teams/Excel/Word/PowerPoint/OneNote, are required.  Data analytics experience (specifically with visualization tools such as Tableau) and ERPs, such as SAP, is preferred.
• Ability to travel approximately 15% including international travel for up to three weeks at a time.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

• Professional certification (i.e., CISA, CIA, CISSP)
• Experience in auditing system implementation/ERP, cybersecurity, data privacy, digital transformation, and other emerging technologies
• Experience with Internal Audit, and/or Big Four/other consulting firms
• Data analytics experience

Professional Characteristics

• Quick Learner:  Able to identify risk and quickly develop an understanding of complex processes.  Is self-motivated and works effectively in ambiguous situations and adapts quickly in a rapidly changing environment.
• Action-Oriented:  Pursues tasks with a sense of urgency.  Shows account