Senior IT Internal Auditor

Job Summary: 

As a Senior IT Internal Auditor, you will have responsibility to plan, conduct, and lead assigned audits and projects, including information system audits, data center reviews, access control reviews, and other special projects.  You will also provide technical support, training, supervision to any staff and will perform assigned audits and projects at all levels of complexity.  You will work under the general direction of Internal Audit management with latitude for initiative and independent judgment.

Job Description:

Assists in the performance of the annual risk assessment of all Company functions in order to recommend appropriate audit projects as part of the audit planning process.

Performs risk-based integrated audit procedures on scheduled audit projects in a timely, efficient, and professional manner.

For assigned audit projects, must have experience performing the following:

• Planning audit assignment prior to commencement of field work
• Interviewing individuals to gain an understanding of the area being audited
• Performing field work audit testing and preparation of work papers that accurately and sufficiently document audit tests performed, in accordance with departmental guidelines
• Discuss initial observations and recommendation with Auditee and Internal Audit Manager to gain    agreement on the observations and appropriate next steps
• Draft audit reports and discuss findings and recommendations with Auditee and Internal Audit Manager

Demonstrates a working knowledge of internal control concepts for each audit project. Ability to evaluate the proper design and function of internal controls for information systems. Ability to identify opportunities for improvement.

Ability to communicate in a manner to gain the respect and confidence of employees at all levels from staff to senior management, both orally and in writing, including the ability to interview persons to extract sensitive information.

Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements is mandatory.

Special Requirements/Preferences:

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or Computer Science or related discipline with a minimum of three years audit experience, preferably in public accounting or internal audit. Big 4 experience a plus
• CPA/CISA/CISSP preferred
• Solid project management skills with proven experience coordinating multiple projects/assignments (3 to 4) simultaneously and completing assigned tasks accurately and on a timely basis
• Proven experience successfully planning, executing and maintaining a project from start to finish
• Solid analytical and problem solving skills
• Work independently, plan, organize, and manage time efficiently
• Technical experience with Windows, Active Directory, and Firewalls. Great Plains and Hyperion experience is a plus
• Knowledge of COBIT
• Payment Card Industry (PCI) experience a plus
• Proficient with Excel, Word, Visio, PowerPoint, and Windows software required
• Ability to travel domestically, between 20 to 30% of time
• Oil and Gas industry experience a plus