Sr. IT Auditor

As the Senior IT Auditor within our Global Audit Department, you will help create and drive an energetic and positive learning culture.

Within this role you will perform the detail review over testing procedures, complete testing procedures for the more complex ITGC and business processes, and help document and report on the team's findings.

Here at Sherwin-Williams, the Senior IT Auditor will also help ensure the team adheres to the highest degree of professional standards and strict confidentiality.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES :

Execute annual Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance program

• Manage the completion of ITGC and business process walkthroughs including the preparation and review of supporting documentation to meet internal and external deadlines
• Work independently with IT and the business to understand application systems, business processes, resolve issues and communicate findings
• Review and perform test of controls procedures over key ITGC and financial business processes
• Work independently with external auditors and management to resolve identified issues, including documenting risk remediation and risk mitigation procedures
• Develop an understanding of SW's divisions and in-scope IT applications, including key data flows, in order to continuously identify opportunities for compliance improvement
• Consult with key process and control owners on ITGCs, application controls, and IPE considerations for key systems within the organization

Execute internal audits over critical IT applications, ERP systems, and other IT focused areas (i.e. system conversions, cybersecurity, DB / OS)

Document the key components of system conversions to perform accurate SDLC assessments (i.e. data conversion, key control mapping, testing phases (i.

e. SIT, FUT, UAT, etc.), security design requirements, etc.)

• Review work performed by IT Auditors and provide timely feedback
• Assist with the drafting of final reports to management
• Complete additional IT risk assessments and audit programs
• Understand key risks associated with the application, database, and operating system layers
• Meet with IT personnel on a regular basis to stay informed of current and future projects

Manage the execution of annual financial statement audit by partnering with external auditors

• Work with external auditors to communicate results and clear comments
• Look for opportunities to streamline the process and better partner with external auditors

Assist in training and developing IT Auditors

• Oversee daily work of IT Auditors
• Develop IT Auditors through coaching and mentoring

Personal Career Development

• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with company personnel, assess audit clients' satisfaction and proactively maintain contact with the audit client throughout the year
• Use technology and resources to continually learn / share knowledge with team
• Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict confidentiality
• Attend professional development and training sessions on a regular basis

POSITION REQUIREMENTS :

Required Qualifications :

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution is required
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship
• 2 years of prior work experience in IT and / or audit from Big 4 Firm or similar public company is required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution in Management Information Systems, Computer Information Systems, Accounting or Finance is preferred
• Advanced degrees or certifications (MBA, CISA, CISSP, CPA, CIA, etc.) is preferred
• 3 years of prior work experience in IT and / or audit from Big 4 Firm or similar public company is preferred

POSITION CRITERIA :

• Must have ability to travel up to 10% of time (domestic and international)
• Advanced understanding of IT Audit control testing procedures, general understanding of basic accounting principles, and manufacturing and / or retail industry experience
• Understanding of control testing, complex IT audit related projects in a team-based environment
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent written and verbal communications, with the effective use of active listening and interviewing skills
5 days ago