Sr. Auditor, Internal Audit - IT

THE ROLE:
The Senior Internal Auditor – Information Technology will play a key role in executing IT audits, data analytics, and other internal audit activities across the organization’s global operations. This position is responsible for evaluating the effectiveness of IT systems, processes, and controls, as well as auditing operational and financial data across various departments to ensure accuracy, compliance, and alignment with internal policies, procedures, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), sound business practices, and applicable laws and regulations. The auditor will identify control deficiencies, assess risks, and report findings with actionable recommendations to enhance internal controls, improve operational efficiency, and strengthen governance frameworks.

HOW YOU WOULD CONTRIBUTE:

• Perform testing of IT Application Controls, Information Provided by the Entity (IPE), Interface Controls, and IT General Controls review covering areas such as Change Management, Access Management, Backup Management, Incident and Problem Management, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Data Migration, Batch Job Scheduling/Monitoring, and Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery.

• Perform risk assessment, identification, and evaluation of controls.

• Conduct business process walkthroughs and controls testing for IT and internal audits.

• Plan and execute audits, including SOX and internal audits.

• Conduct controls assessments in both manual and automated environments.

• Review policies, procedures, and SOPs.

• Maintain relationships with client management and Project Manager(s) to manage expectations, including work deliverables and timing.

• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of complex information systems. Use extensive knowledge of the business and industry to identify technological developments and evaluate their impact on the work performed.

• Coordinate effectively and efficiently with the Engagement Manager and Company Management, keeping both parties regularly updated on the project’s progress. Collaborate with other members of the engagement team to plan the engagement and develop relevant work papers and deliverables.

• Perform fieldwork and provide daily progress updates to supervisors on engagement status.

• Support internal audits that require data analytics skills, including identifying key risk areas, designing audit procedures, and testing controls.

• Projects may require 1 to 2 consecutive weeks of travel away from home, with annual travel ranging from 5-20% of total time.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND BACKGROUND REQUIRED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret sophisticated data sets and identify key insights.

• Experience performing data analysis using tools such as Alteryx, Power BI, or similar, or programming languages (e.g., Python, R).

• Ability to prepare clear, organized, and concise audit work papers and other documentation that supports testing.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact effectively at all levels with sensitivity to cultural diversity.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Visio, and other MS Office tools.

• Strong self-directed work habits, exhibiting initiative, drive, creativity, maturity, self-assurance, and professionalism.

• Knowledge of security measures and auditing practices within various applications, operating systems, and databases.

• Exposure to Risk Management and Governance Frameworks/Systems is an added advantage.

• Technical knowledge of IT audit tools with excellent understanding of IT audit processes and methodology.

Background:

• 4-7 years of auditing experience, with a focus on IT audits and data analytics.

• Experience with data analytics tools such as Alteryx, Power BI, or similar.

• Knowledge of GAAP, GAAS, IIA, COSO, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, and progressive internal auditing techniques.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Diploma in Information System Auditing preferred.

• Chartered Accountant or any post-qualification experience in internal audit or internal control is an advantage.

Please review EMEA&I Description box