IT Senior Auditor

Purpose

Provide independent and objective opinions on the overall effectiveness and efficiency of internal controls that mitigate business risks impacting performance objectives and strategy, and provide additional assurance services as requested by Senior Management or the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors. This position is similar to other IA Sr. Auditor positions and will focus on the area of Information Technology.

Responsibilities

• Perform IT and integrated audits by documenting and evaluating audit objectives, developing timetables and schedules, and preparing or adapting audit programs.

• Complete audit work papers and memoranda by documenting audit tests and findings.

• Support external auditors by coordinating information requirements and participating on selected audits led by the external auditor.

• Provide support on issues relating to Sarbanes-Oxley, internal controls, remediation assistance, and other compliance areas, as requested.

• Assist with the development and implementation of training programs in areas such as risk, ethics and anti-fraud.

• Conduct audit walkthroughs and detailed evidential control tests; evaluate and summarize audit results; complete audit documentation.

• Write audit reports, communicate audit observations and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Assist department with data analytics and system access.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field and three to five years of Audit or relevant experience.

• Must have working knowledge of internal control requirements, operating work flows, information technology procedures and controls, including system application controls.

• Ability to work effectively with representatives from other departments and functions is required

• Strong analytical skills and ability to consider / develop alternative solutions – “think outside of the box.”

• Excellent communication skills, including listening and the ability to communicate with all levels of clients in both verbal and written form.

• Proven ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters.

• Demonstrated attention to detail.

• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple assignments, meet deadlines and work under pressure.

• Able to travel up to 30 percent of the time to both domestic and international (limited, but potential) field locations.

• Motivated to work independently and complete responsibilities with little supervision, yet work well and promote team oriented culture. Strong project manager and proven project management skills.

• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office applications.

• Experience in one or more of the following areas: program/project management, ERP systems (SAP), information security, and/or infrastructure services (operating systems, databases, and network).

• Demonstrated high degree of ethics and strong sense of business judgment, and able to operate within company's published core values.

• Experience working within a COSO Framework, COBIT, ITIL and / or other leading business and IT controls frameworks.

• Experience in the energy industry and with Sarbanes Oxley regulation preferred.

• Additional training or degrees preferred.

• Certification in one of the following is preferred: CISA, CISSP, CPA, CIA.

1. This position is based out of and reports to Princeton, NJ. Willing to look at candidates in Houston, TX if they’re open to traveling to Princeton during assignment!

2. This role will weight heavier on IT/Technical strengths. 1-2+ years of audit experience will suffice