The Challenge

This position will be responsible for developing and leading Information Systems/Technology internal audits to ensure adequate internal controls are established and maintained over the company’s information assets and the integrity/security of information processing. Also perform pre- and post-implementation reviews of various applications, platforms and infrastructure. Assist management with ongoing SOX 404 compliance effort. Lead audit projects, as well as contribute individually. Liaise with corporate and company unit CIO’s.

Rewards

Enjoy excellent compensation and benefits. Work with all areas of the company, providing value-added audit services by focusing on significant risks, controls, and the needs of the business. Be a part of a growing Fortune 500 company.

Responsibilities:

· Assesses risks and the state of controls for company-wide information system/technology operations (data centers, application systems, development efforts, computing environments/technologies, and telecommunications)

· Evaluates IT audit requirements, establishes audit plans, and leads audits

· Documents significant processes and tests key controls (emphasis on IT controls and system security)

· Facilitates and reviews management’s control self-assessments on a quarterly basis

· Performs, with assistance from internal audit co-source IT experts, advanced information security reviews

· Trains and supports non-IT auditors

· Interfaces with Information Systems management and provides proactive controls advice and assessments for existing and new IT development efforts

· Leads/participates in the audit support of the company’s implementation of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) using J. D. Edwards integrated software as the core suite of applications

· Assesses and provides for ongoing audit requirements of the company’s existing systems infrastructure (legacy systems, data centers, local area networks, and telecommunications)

· Capitalizes on ERP/JDE integrated capabilities to significantly enhance audit productivity and quality.

· Researches and compiles data relating to specific audit projects

· Identifies key risks and objectives for the audit planning process

· Assesses risks and the state of controls for company-wide operations

· Proactively searches for fraud, assists with investigations, and reports findings

· Presents issues and recommendations to line and audit management

· Prepares and submits reports to company management

· Participates in special projects as assigned

· Travel 30-40%, international trips of typically two weeks, potentially three weeks, duration

Criteria for Response:

· Bachelor’s degree (major in IT, MIS, Accounting, or Finance) or equivalent required; MBA preferred; CISA, CIA, CFE, CPA highly desirable

· Minimum 3 years of general and IT audit experience (manufacturing environment preferred)

· Experience with ERP implementations (J. D. Edwards experience highly desirable)

· Information Security knowledge highly desirable

· Strong knowledge of IT controls and audit principles and techniques

· Working knowledge of accounting principles and business processes

· Experience developing and applying computer-assisted tools (e.g., ACL) to operational and financial audits

· Proficiency in both the technical and financial aspects of internal auditing

· Familiarity with current best practices and auditing processes, such as self-assessment, monitoring, and risk assessment

· Strong knowledge of internal control concepts, principles, and techniques, including COSO and COBIT frameworks

· Fraud auditing experience (searching for and investigating fraud)

· Experience making judgments regarding the overall state of controls and in communicating audit issues to line and audit management

· Strong interpersonal skills

· Ability to communicate effectively – written and verbal

· Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities

· Ability to work effectively in a team environment

· High energy and strong work ethic

· Ability to quickly sort (relevant from irrelevant, significant from insignificant) and prioritize audit issues

· Ability to think strategically and communicate the risks and impact of IT controls to technical and non-technical managers at various levels of the company

· Willingness and ability to take a stand or advocate a position that may be unpopular with others

· Proficiency with personal computers and associated word processing/database/spreadsheet/

presentation software

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