Senior IT Auditor

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute IT and integrated audits across the enterprise, including IT Governance, General Controls, System Development Lifecycle, Cloud Security, and Third-Party Risk Management.
• Assess IT systems and processes for compliance with internal policies, procedures, and industry best practices.
• Identify control gaps and performance exceptions, assess potential impacts, and recommend remediation strategies.
• Develop and execute audit procedures based on risk assessments and control evaluations.
• Communicate audit findings and recommendations clearly and persuasively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Oversee staff auditors and/or consultants during audit planning, fieldwork, and reporting phases.
• Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to support continuous improvement in risk management and control effectiveness.

Core Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex IT environments and internal controls.
• Ability to independently plan and execute audits, including risk assessments, control evaluations, and audit testing.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate technical findings into business-relevant insights.
• Demonstrated leadership in guiding junior auditors and managing audit engagements.
• High attention to detail and commitment to producing thorough, well-documented workpapers.

Qualifications (Minimum Required):

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, Finance, or a related discipline. Equivalent experience will be considered.

Experience (Minimum Required):

• At least 4 years of progressive IT audit experience, preferably within a publicly traded company or a Big Four/public accounting firm.
• Strong understanding of IT General Controls (ITGCs), cybersecurity, risk management, and cloud/technology platforms (e.g., operating systems, databases, applications, Active Directory).
• Experience with audit frameworks and standards such as COBIT, NIST, and IIA 2024 Standards.
• Familiarity with auditing ERP systems, especially Workday HCM and Financials.
• Proficiency in data analytics tools and techniques to support audit testing and insights.
• Experience using audit management software for planning, execution, and documentation.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Teams, Adobe PDF, and Excel formulas.

Certifications Must have:

• CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor)

Certifications Preferred:

• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
• CIA (Certified Internal Auditor)
• CA / CPA

Preferred Qualifications Include:

• Fortrea may consider relevant and equivalent experience in lieu of educational requirements.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

• Office-Based (Hybrid), as requested by the line manager.

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