Senior IT Auditor

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Your new role 

• Leads SOX‑related compliance and IT audit activities, covering planning, interviews, execution and documentation of audit procedures, along with process reviews, mapping, and gap identification.
• Assesses IT general and application controls by performing walkthroughs, verifying documentation, identifying risks and control weaknesses, and preparing recommendations and action plans to enhance audit quality.
• Partners with the IT Audit Manager to shape the audit approach, establish objectives, and address key internal control considerations and issues.
• Executes audit programs focused on SOX compliance, including IT General Controls (ITGCs), automated application controls, and cybersecurity‑related audits.
• Provides meaningful insights to Management to strengthen and streamline IT processes and control activities.
• Participates in presenting audit results, preparing reports for leadership, and monitoring open issues to ensure timely and effective remediation.
• Conducts IT and operational audits, including special assignments such as system implementation reviews, and supports audit teams through SOC report evaluation for third‑party control assurance.
• Supports the IT Audit Manager with tasks such as preparing materials for Steering Committees, the Board of Directors, the Audit Committee, and handling additional duties as required.
• May lead audit teams, including external contractors and guest auditors, to ensure effective and consistent audit execution.
• Collaborates with process owners, IT teams, and business leaders to confirm control design, address identified gaps, and ensure timely and effective control implementation.

What you'll need to succeed 

• University degree in Computer Science or business-related field.
• Minimum 5 years of audit experience in a corporate environment (not necessarily in IT, but with a willingness to learn IT auditing).
• Experience with SOX compliance assignments, including the evaluation and testing of internal IT, financial, and business process controls (highly preferred).
• Professional certifications such as CISA, CIA, CISSP, CISM, or CIPP are considered a strong asset.
• Solid understanding of relevant regulations and industry frameworks (e.g., COBIT, ITIL, NIST, COSO), as well as familiarity with associated best practices and methodologies.
• Interest in the newest technologies, including AI and automation.
• Strong technical knowledge in information security, particularly in areas related to cybersecurity, cloud environments, networking, and transactional processing systems (highly preferred).
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to make independent decisions while recognizing when escalation is appropriate.
• Fluent English skills.

What you'll get in return 

What you need to do now 

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