BASIC FUNCTION:

Plan, Direct and Manage Information Technology Audits

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Simultaneously directing and leading multiple Information Technology audits of the Companies Information Technology infrastructure and business applications in accordance with the departments annual risk based audit plan.


• Function as an IT subject matter expert in support of IT and Operational audits.


• Work closely with the VP of IT Audit to perform periodic and annual IT Risk Assessments to define the audit universe and ensure audit plan remains current and risk based through out the audit year.


• Plan, Direct, coordinate, and manage the execution of IT audits in the areas of: Program Change Management, Network Infrastructure, General IT Controls, System Development Life Cycle, Application Conversions, Sarbanes-Oxley controls, various other IT Audit engagements to by performing control design analysis, and testing operating effectiveness of key IT controls.


• Work with Operational Auditors to develop and perform integrated audits of key business processes and the underlying information systems.


• Strong ability to develop risk based advanced IT audit programs in a dynamic and changing environment applying the Cobit framework, which evaluate areas of risk.


• Work with assigned IT audit teams to develop audit reports, which clearly articulate risks (both technology and business), noted exceptions, impact on the companies internal controls and clear solution based recommendations.


• Participate in audit closing meetings and present findings to Senior Management.


• Work with the Auditor-in-Charge to plan, execute, and close audits/special projects within budgeted time.

• The ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the Company including Senior Management.


• Advanced written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.


• Strong negotiating skills combined with the ability to act as a client business partner and control subject matter expert.


• This position also requires strong technical, analytic and problem-solving abilities and the ability to review and evaluate an IT operations overall control environment.


• In addition, it requires the ability to demonstrate excellent judgment, professional skepticism, and a strong learning aptitude to understand the Companys business processes and systems.


• A high technical proficiency and understanding of advanced IT environments is required.


• An ability to work with minimal supervision and a high level of initiative is expected.


• Travel is approximately 50%.