IT Internal Audit Supervisor

We have a career building opportunity for a Supervisor of IT Internal Audit and SOX Compliance in our newly formed internal audit department which will report to and support the Director of Internal Audit (DIA).  This position is based at our corporate office in San Diego, California.

If you are interested in this opportunity please send your resume to Shaun at Shaun@AITransition.com

 

This position:Helps determine whether the Company’s systems of risk management, internal control and governance processes are adequate and functioning in a manner appropriate to a Company of our size and marketPlays a lead role during key process re-engineering efforts within various business cycles to ensure IT SOX and internal process compliance, working closely with business process owners and managementPlays a  lead role in the Company’s IT SOX compliance efforts including reviewing existing documentation; assessing design and refining documentation during process re-engineering efforts; managing the design/execution/results of internal controls testing; developing and tracking remediation plans with key process owners; and providing timely reporting to the DIA to comply with Company IT SOX and internal audit objectives and monthly Senior Leadership Team meetings

· Demonstrates a high level of professionalism and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

· Successfully manages and cultivates key relationships to ensure that Internal Audit’s scope of work and the objectives of the organization are completed in a cost-effective and timely mannerEffectively plans, coordinates, and conducts periodic audits of operational and financial areas in accordance with approved annual audit plansInteracts with senior and mid-level managementExercises excellent judgment and initiative in handling business issues of significance to Internal Audit and the CompanyProvides appropriate leadership and mentoring to Internal Audit staff to achieve audit goals and objectivesDischarges responsibilities in a manner that is consistent with The Institute of Internal Auditors’ Code of Ethics, International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and Statement of Responsibilities

The successful candidate possesses:Self-motivation, flexibility and intuition Knowledge and understanding of internal control framework as it applies to finance systems.Excellent project management and communication (both verbal and written) skills, including the ability to effectively and confidentially interact with senior management

· Strong Excel and Word experienceExcellent and insightful analytical skills; ability to be decisive, build teams, and provide leadership

Excellent business acumen (e.g., knowledge of business drivers, finding solutions and knowledge of IT systems, accounting, finance and other business areas)

Requirements:

· Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or related field

· CPA

· Minimum 4 years audit experience (big 4 CPA firm and/or internal audit department)

· Excellent communication skills

· Minimum 2 years IT SOX experience

· Knowledge of U.S. GAAP

· Experience with IT process re-engineering

Preferred:

· MBA or additional credential (CIA, CISA)

· Additional IT application experience in MAS500, Access, PowerPoint, ACL and/or other auditing software

· Pharmaceutical industry experience highly desirable