IT Auditor, I-sr

IT Auditor, I-sr.

Location: Albuquerque, NM, United States

Job ID: 6088831

Date Posted:Jan 8, 2025

POSTING DEADLINE

This position is posted until filled.

DEPARTMENT

Department: Audit Services

PREFERENCES

-CISA, CPA, CMA, CFE, CIA, or other certification is preferred.

-Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) experience preferred

JOB DESCRIPTION

Sr IT Auditor

Salary Grade: G05

Minimum Midpoint Maximum

$86,016 - $116,120 - $146,226

Given the financial nature of this position, this position has been defined as a position requiring a credit check. Prior to being hired, promoted, or transferred into the position, the candidate must successfully pass a credit background check.

SUMMARY:

Under minimal supervision, performs internal audits, detailed evaluations internal control reviews of information systems, platforms and operating procedures in accordance with corporate standards for efficiency, accuracy, security and regulatory compliance including Sarbanes Oxley compliance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Plans, leads, and executes Information Technology (IT) audit projects and the IT portion of integrated audits (other financial, operational, and compliance projects with an IT subfocus) using a thorough understanding of audit methodologies and processes (e. g. , COSO, COBIT)

Leads or assists in the execution of SOX compliance auditing of the IT General Controls (ITGCs), including the evaluation of the design of these SOX controls, the completion of ITGC SOX walk-throughs, and testing the effectiveness of ITGC SOX controls

Designs, develops and performs data analytic routines using computer-assisted auditing techniques and analyze data requirements to support technical components of detailed audit testing and planned and needed

Assists and trains other audit staff in the use of computer-assisted audit techniques, and in developing methods for review and analysis of computerized information systems

Performs annual IT Risk Assessments; utilizes proficiency in IT infrastructure and IT auditing, evaluates IT infrastructure in terms of risk to the organization and evaluates controls in order to recommend improvements to current risk management controls

Works with Internal Audit management, external auditor, and IT management to develop a risk-based Internal IT audit strategy that complies with professional standards (e. g. IIA, ISACA, GAAS, GAAP), including the requirements of Sarbanes-Oxley Act section 404

Professionally represents the internal audit department when interacting with all levels of company personnel, external auditors and management

Using proficiency in IT infrastructure, IT auditing and auditing methodologies and processes, evaluates IT infrastructure in terms of risk to the organization and evaluates controls in order to recommend improvements to current risk management controls

Assists with efforts to evaluate system access, segregation of duties and evaluates the company¿s cyber security strategies and processes

Consults, from an audit perspective, on new systems development/implementation projects

Consults on IT systems compliance, business process optimization, profit improvement, internal control reviews and various risk assessment and security issues

Conducts special studies as needed to discover root-cause deficiencies in IT systems and/or processes

Recommends controls for prevention and/or system improvements

Prepares reports of findings for senior management and/or Board of Director inquiries

Conducts large-scale audits on any or all Electronic Data Processing (EDP) systems in response to Integrity Line calls, management directives, or other avenues of allegation or disclosure

COMPETENCIES:

Ability to gather, consolidate, analyze, and draw conclusions on the subject matter under consideration

Knowledge of risk and internal controls specific to information technology, including but not limited to those risks and controls specific to system implementation / change management

Knowledge of and ability to utilize computer aided auditing tools (CAAT)

Knowledge of and ability to perform data mining and/or data analytics

Thorough knowledge of and ability to apply generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS) and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)

Proficiency in the use of statistical sampling methods and techniques

Ability to coordinate and lead the work of others, either as individual contributors or in a project setting

Ability to perform thorough risk assessments of various processes and departments

Ability to gather and analyze information skillfully and develop alternative solutions

Professionalism and strong client and team relationships

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor¿s degree in Business Administration in Information Systems, Accounting, Finance, MIS or related field plus six to seven years of related experience, to include three to four years experience specific to IT audit, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience related to the discipline.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA), certification required. Progress towards certification may be considered.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

Strong written and oral communication skills

Ability to interact with all levels of company personnel, external auditors and management

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence

Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Knowledge of and ability to use audit management software and electronic work-paper systems

In depth knowledge of Microsoft Office suite including advanced knowledge with Excel, Access and Word

Knowledge of Visio, ACL, IDEA and other computer aided auditing tools

ANALYSIS AND PROBLEM-SOLVING ABILITY:

Ability to solve practical problems and deals with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in

written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to gather, consolidate, analyze, and draw conclusions on the subject matter under consideration having a proficiency in the use of statistical sampling methods and techniques.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit up to 2/3 of the time and lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Office environment.

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