About This Role
The IT Internal Auditor is responsible for the internal controls and risks associated with the company's technology, encompassing applications, network, infrastructure, and other IT initiatives. This role supports the planning and execution of audits, specifically testing the design and operating effectiveness of IT controls.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and evaluate IT-supported business processes regarding operational efficiency and quality, potential risks, and compliance with internal and external requirements
- Support financial audits, for example, through data analysis or auditing the accounting-related internal control system, general computer controls, and application controls
- Perform tests of design and effectiveness on controls and assess the systems’ authorization concept
- Assess the efficiency and safety of IT and operational procedures, including risk analysis and evaluation
- Discuss identified weaknesses and shortcomings with auditees and recommend feasible and value-adding actions that support the effective remediation of the risk
- Advise departments and managers in the implementation process
- Identify efficient solutions for optimizing structures and processes
- Independently follow up on daily tasks
- Administer and follow up on deficiencies
- Compile audit reports and conduct final discussions with the audited areas
- Proactively monitor and report the status of IT projects to the management of the Internal Audit Team
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Economist/Information Technology/Information Systems/Computer Science coupled with dual majors in accounting or business administration
- 2+ years post-qualification experience
- Experience at a “Big Four” accounting firm
- Comfortable with risk-based audit methodologies
- Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
- Very good spoken and written English
- SAP knowledge (e.g., authorizations, change management, core ERP, SAP GRC)
- Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Good knowledge of MS operating systems, Oracle database, and networks
Nice to have:
- Good knowledge of multiple technology domains including software development, Windows, database management, networking, and UNIX
- CISA qualification
- Understanding of information and IT security standards, best practices for securing computer systems, and applicable laws and regulations
- Demonstrated track record of working under deadlines in a fast-paced environment, adapting to changing priorities and accomplishing objectives
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, be proactive, take the initiative, be a self-starter, and frequently exceed expectations and deliver outstanding results
