Senior IT Internal Auditor

at Smithfield in Lisle, Illinois, United States

Job Description

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Your Opportunity
The Smithfield Foods, Inc Internal Audit department is currently seeking out a driven, detail-oriented professional to exercise IT auditing techniques a Senior Internal Auditor of Information Technology (IT) Audit.

The Senior IT Internal Auditor assists in preparing an annual IT audit risk assessment for the purpose of developing an IT Audit Plan and perform IT internal audits of the Company's IT systems. Supporting non-IT internal audits using data analytics tools to assist the Company's Internal Audit Team. Assessing the Company's IT General Controls (ITGC) and Automated Controls for annual SOX effectiveness on a global basis. These primary responsibilities are accomplished by championing the IT Audit process and ITGC SOX program. The Sr Internal Auditor will be responsible for executing the IT Audit testing for IT SOX compliance through the evaluation of technical aspects of systems, databases, processes, and controls through various audit methods and ITGC testing. The individual must be familiar with the ITGC control framework, assessing and testing all aspects of ITGCs including Change Management, Logical Access, Program Development and Computer Operations in all technology layers - Application, Database, Operating System, and Network.

Core Responsibilities

Assist in performing annual IT audit risk assessment to identify all systems supporting key financial processes and conduct scoping for ITGC SOX testing purposes.

Assist in collaborating with the Company's IT Leadership and maintain awareness throughout the year of IT system changes and/or implementations that may impact the annual internal audit plan or the ITGC scoping.

Assist and/or lead IT audit engagements and support non-IT internal audit assignments in accordance with department standards around planning, field work and reporting.

Ensure execution and completion of audit assignments in terms of both time and quality. Ensure that the audit results and conclusions are adequately communicated in accordance with IIA Standards.

Collaborate with Company IT project teams on IT risk and control/compliance requirements for new systems and/or process implementations/upgrades.

Assist in the testing and evaluation of IT systems and related ITGCs for SOX compliance, in a predominately SAP environment (testing and documentation is performed using a web-based tool, i.e. AuditBoard).

Make recommendations for enhancement of ITGC Program and/or IT system process improvements.

Work with the IT department and business units in remediating any identified control deficiencies.

Maintain timely and complete communications with the Senior Manager of IT Audit and the Vice President and Chief Internal Auditor as it relates to all internal audit matters, including identification of ITGC deficiencies and scope limitations.

Lead and mentor Internal Audit staff supporting IT Audit area.

Ability to work on multiple projects, balancing a mix of resources, due dates and requirements.

Develop and foster effective relationships with IT and operating company personnel.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 5+ years of relevant experience in the profession of IT Auditing obtained through a blend of public accounting or industry experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Information Systems Auditor, and/or an MBA, desired.
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Smithfield is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with disability, or any other protected group status or non-job related characteristic as directed by law.