JOB SUMMARY:

The Senior IT Internal Auditor conducts technology , operational , and sales center audits, helps drive innovation and use of technology including data analytics in our risk management programs . 

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in either technology, information systems, business intelligence, accounting, finance from a four-year college or university.
• Solid understanding of the Institute of Internal Audit (IIA) standards along with other technology audit frameworks.
• Strong interest in understanding emerging technologies and their impact on the business.
• Data analytics and data visualization experience leveraging tools such as Power BI, Alteryx and GenAI .
• Proficiency in MS Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel ) .
• An analytical approach to tasks and responsibilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel 20-25%.
• Certification as a CISA , CIA, CPA or CISSP is required .
• Minimum of 3 years of experience, preferably in a Fortune 500 or professional services firm.
• Although wholesale distribution and or technology industry experience is highly desired, other industry experience will be considered as appropriate.
• Professional services experience acquired from a Big 4 environment or highly regarded consulting firm is desired.
• Desire to learn and ability to overcome challenges and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive and high-quality execution focus.
• Sound decision making skills and judgment.

• L eads the audit team during technology, operational, and / or Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) audits from beginning to end of the audit engagement. This includes assisting the manager with audit planning, scoping, and execution of the audit.
• Supports innovation and analytics within the POOLCOP Internal Audit team as well as special technology-based projects.
• Supports external auditors by coordinating information requirements and requests for additional support in an effort to improve efficiency and reduce expenses.
• Performs sales center audits and assess warehouse operations across our sales center locations across the US and internationally.
• Assesses engagement level technology-based risks and evaluates and validates key technology controls.
• Develops audit work programs and document workpapers and other audit materials that meet all relevant professional practice and POOLCORP Internal Audit methodology requirements leveraging leading technology audit practices as necessary.
• Observes, understands and documents detailed IT process narratives and/or process flow charts, including the identification of IT process risks and key controls.
• Conducts initial review of staff auditor workpapers to ensure consistency with audit methodology and quality standards.
• Summarizes observations and opportunities for process improvement and prepares well written audit reports for Senior Management and the Audit Committee.
• Communicates the impact of identified observations to not only the technology area audited but also the broader business impact and offers and recommends solutions.
• Proactively manages audit finding tracking and documentation of status updates obtained via management action owners, and timely execution of remediation testing.
• Leads, teaches, and mentors audit staff not only on assigned audit projects but also through their career progression.
• Develops and fosters professional relationships within the audit team as well as across the business and IT functions.
• Other job related duties as assigned.