Assist in coordinating Global IT SOX process across all regions and segments including on-going evaluation of proposed changes to McCormick’s internal controls over financial reporting including IT general controls as well as application controls; annual SOX scoping to determine the “coverage” of tested IT SOX controls; coordination of quarterly SOX controls testing and certifications; coordination of remediation activities (as required); developing training materials and providing training to McCormick IT team members with respect to SOX controls and performance; and coordinating with McCormick’s external auditors with respect to their SOX audit procedures. Monitor the performance of the key McCormick compliance program components and related activities on a continuing basis and reporting to management as appropriate.
Support McCormick IT transformational projects, internal IT projects, and ad hoc internal control requests from partners across the Globe. Understand Internal Audit processes related to planning, testing, and reporting for both SOX and Audit projects. Perform testing activities related to SOX compliance, key audit objectives, data analytics, etc.
Report against in progress corrective action plans for resolution of problematic issues and provide management with summary information on the status of the portfolio of corrective action plan. Discuss audit and control issues with management; support efforts in formulating recommendations for process improvements during financial & operational audits and control gap remediation identified during SOX testing.
Ability to execute a detailed audit plan and identify risk areas, develop action plans, and monitor completion.
Draft clear, concise audit reports that communicate key insights and observations to functional/business personnel and executive leadership.
Demonstrate effective teaming skills with the ability to work independently as needed; leading initiation, execution, and completion to finalization and reporting for key work tasks.