JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Auditor Sr, IT
REPORTS TO: Executive Director IT Audit
DEPARTMENT: Audit
DATE CREATED/UPDATED: July 2012
FLSA: Exempt
GENERAL SUMMARY (No more than three sentences)
Under limited supervision, acts in a lead role for domestic/international internal and external IT
audits. Designs and develops audit procedures, and reviews and evaluates work of associates
within and outside of the Audit Department. Recommends and submits reports on identified
corrections and controls in need of improvement.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
(Listed in order of time-spent or importance. List up to seven key duties/responsibilities).
1. Reviews IT, operational and business risks, functions and activities, and evaluates
client relations in order to determine and recommend nature, scope, direction and thrust
of proposed audits. Designs audit procedures to execute the annual audit plan, assess
controls and to meet audit objectives.
2. Assumes responsibility as project leader for special audit projects and provides advisory
and consulting services to management. Recommends appropriate staffing
requirements to complete the audit. Coordinates and directs activities of assigned
auditors: Trains and provides guidance of auditing tasks and procedures; reviews work
for completeness; and submits evaluations on assigned auditors.
3. Acts as liaison for internal management, external auditors, external audit clients and
business associates.
4. Prepares reports for internal and external company executives. Summarizes audit
objectives, scope, findings, conclusions and management response. Conducts oral and
written presentations to all levels of management, as appropriate, during and upon the
completion of audits. Ensures audit summary is prepared within established deadline.
5. Performs statistical sampling y to accomplish audit procedures. Obtains, analyzes and
appraises supporting data utilizing various software applications.
6. Recommends revisions to audit procedures to enhance efficiencies. Reviews internal
controls throughout the company by evaluating the adequacy of system controls and
recommends improvements.
7. Performs testing and walkthrough procedures to determine company compliance on
assigned Sarbanes Oxley processes: reviews and analyzes the control structure,
performs walkthrough and testing procedures, documents testing results that are
reviewed by external auditors, and communicates results to the process owners and the
Sarbanes Oxley team.
8. Evaluates the adequacy and timeliness of management’s response and the corrective
action taken on significant audit recommendations.
9. Maintains continued education requirements and regular and predictable attendance.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.
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JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
Required:
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Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/Management Information Systems,
Accounting, Business or equivalent combination of related work experience
and education
5 - 7+ years of internal or external IT auditing experience.
Preferred:
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Advanced degree in Computer Science/Management Information Systems or
equivalent education.
Completion of CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor)
Speaks bilingual
Reinsurance or insurance audit experience
Masters degree
Skills and Abilities
Required:
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Proficient in using computer software (e.g., ACL, SQL, Excel) and application
systems
Advanced knowledge of auditing processes/procedures
Ability to share and impart knowledge
Ability to balance detail with departmental goals/objectives
Ability to coordinate and perform multiple tasks/projects simultaneously,
balancing priorities and deliverables.
Competent interpersonal skills, demonstrating the ability to lead projects and
mentor others
Ability to evaluate business processes and IT technology, identify risks and
evaluate controls.
Advanced oral and written communication skills
Advanced investigative and analytical skills
Ability to translate business needs and problems into viable and accepted
solutions.
Ability to liaise with individuals across a wide variety of operational,
functional, and technical disciplines.
Organizational and time management skills
Ability to work independently
Ability to work well within a team environment and participate in department
projects.
Ability to travel approximately 10-15% of work time.
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PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be
performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the
position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
While performing the duties of the job, the employee is frequently required to talk and communicate with
others. The employee is regularly required to feel objects, tools, controls or to keyboard. Vision abilities to
perform duties such as analyzing data and figures and/or viewing a computer terminal are required.
Associates are not exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and
employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and
requirements of the job change.
Approved by:
Position’s Supervisor
Next Level of Management
Human Resources Representative