The Senior IT and Data Analytics Internal Auditor provides support to the Internal Audit Department by demonstrating analytical and creative thinking that results in the extraction and analysis of big volumes of data used to conduct internal audits, consulting engagements and internal investigations.  The position is also responsible for developing and executing stand-alone data driven analytics projects using data analytics applications and, alternatively, MS Access, MS Excel and other available tools. The results of their work will be shared with the Audit Team (Internal Customer) and, occasionally, with management assisting in the deployment of continuous monitoring programs.

The Senior IT and Data Analytics Internal Auditor will be responsible for planning and performing internal audit projects in diverse areas including financial, operational, compliance, consulting and IT aspects as part of the internal audit plan. Their responsibility includes understanding the company applications map, understanding the file layout of each relevant application to define efficient data extraction steps, supporting a comprehensive audit scope, designing test plans, executing analytical audit procedures, and preparing audit reports reflecting the results of the work completed. The role requires the use of computer assisted audit techniques (CAATs) to scope an audit, identify exceptions, isolate anomalies, and obtain efficiencies within the audit process. The ideal candidate will have a mix of audit, data analytics, and queries / developer experience in an SAP / S4 Hana environment (required).

The position is based in Milford, Massachusetts and will have the opportunity to travel domestically and internationally (20%) to conduct fieldwork.

Responsibilities

Additionally, and as needed, the Senior IT and Data Analytics Internal Auditor will: 

• Deeply understand end-to-end data analytics process: extraction, transformation, modelling, AI, visualization
• Foster digital transformation and analysis techniques utilized to identify risks and audit findings.
• Improve Internal Auditors’ skills and knowledge about data, continuous monitoring and AI.
• Assist in completing all aspects related to the SOX-404 IT process, including planning, testing, reporting and monitoring of IT controls
• Evaluate existing IT controls, identify key risks and IT internal control gaps, and help develop testing procedures
• Identify and communicate vulnerabilities in systems, access and business data and develop value-added recommendations to improve the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of internal IT controls and operations
• Participate in opening meetings, status meetings, and closing meetings in relevant Departmental engagements
• Leverage relationships with management (especially the CIO and the IT organization) and inform them timely of the progress and issues identified during the engagement
• Review internal and potentially co-sourced IT team work to ensure that it was performed in compliance with audit standards and meets/exceeds departmental expectations
• Follow up on IT audit findings to ensure timely and proper remediation
• Participate in system implementation testing (SAP, S4 Hana and other), operational audits, fraud investigations and special projects, both independently and through team collaboration
• Domestic and international travel is required; approximately 20%

Qualifications

• Must possess high ethical values, be self-motivated and a team player with ability to complete and participate in multiple projects
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Finance, Cybersecurity or related study
• MBA or related advanced degree, preferred
• 4 to 6 years of IT audit (internal or external) experience in global manufacturing, life sciences, Big 4 or publicly traded companies preferred.
• Experience in leveraging technology, data analysis tools and techniques, business intelligence and data warehousing and incorporating data analytics and automated tools/techniques in executing audits and consulting assignments.
• Experience in developing queries, scripts and reports to collect and analyze complex data financial and business process flows.
• Advanced knowledge of Data Visualization: Power BI, Qlik and/or Tableau and CAATs
• Previous hands-on experience using Machine Learning algorithms is preferred
• Robust understanding of financial processes and business operations.
• Ability to work on the details but capable of seeing the big picture.
• Solid understanding of IIA Standards, COBIT, GAAP and SOX
• Strong presentation, interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills required
• Experience with SAP / S4 Hana data model, table structure and processes (required).
• Professional certifications (I.e.: CIA, CISA) and fluency in foreign language/s, preferred