Director, IT Audit

The position additionally will support in developing and executing the Internal Audit strategic plan and roadmap to build the next generation Audit function.

The Director, IT Audit reports to the Vice-President, Internal Audit.

Job Grade

The Director, IT Audit is a grade 10.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a global risk-based technology-focused internal audit strategy and audit plan
• Monitor and report on IT internal audit strategic initiatives and IT audit plan project status
• Oversee the SOX ITGC planning, scoping, testing, deficiency assessment and mitigation plans
• Design, implement and update global IT internal audit policies, standards and practices
• Continuously improve internal audit processes, quality of internal audit results and internal audit efficiency
• Hire, mentor, train, supervise and evaluate IT internal audit team members
• Manage activities conducted by IT audit co-source partners
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with industry peers, external auditors and co-source partners
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with the stakeholders across the first and second line to improve SOX ITGCs and address other technology and security risks
• Maintain proficiency and competence in IT audit trends, developments and audit techniques through professional development
• Develop and approve internal audit project objectives, scope and procedures, and present findings and report risk levels to senior management
• Oversee periodic follow-up on significant audit findings and recommendations to evaluate the adequacy of corrective actions
• Develop and manage the IT audit budget, monitoring actual expense incurred compared to budget
• Operate in conformance with the Institute of Internal Auditors International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF)
• Lead/participate in internal audit department non-audit or special projects related to strategic goals or other Company initiatives.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in engineering or business
• 12+ years of combined professional experience in IT audit, security, risk, controls or information technology
• Strong SOX ITGC hands-on testing and managing experience
• Excellent communication skills – written and oral
• Project management experience including overseeing multiple projects simultaneously
• Problem solving and client service skills
• Strong understanding and appreciation of information technology (for example; application development, cloud, network infrastructure, vulnerability management, cybersecurity, database and server security, access control, etc.)
• Experience in influencing, persuading, and making pitches to senior leadership
• Leadership qualities, including experience managing a team
• Ability to work in US time zones mainly Pacific and Eastern time zones
• Experience in the software industry is highly preferred.
• Professional certifications like CISA, CISSP, CISM or similar preferred
• Ability to use GitLab

Hiring Process

Candidates for this position can expect the hiring process to follow the order below. Please keep in mind that candidates can be declined from the position at any stage of the process. To learn more about someone who may be conducting the interview, find their job title on our team page.

• Qualified candidates will be invited to schedule a 30 minute screening call with one of our Global Recruiters.
• Next, candidates will be invited to schedule a 45 minute interview with our Controller.
• Candidates will then be invited to schedule a 45 minute interview with our CFO.
• Finally, candidates will interview with Chairman of the Audit Committee.
• Successful candidates will subsequently be made an offer via email.

Additional details about our process can be found on our hiring page.

 

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