Senior IT Auditor

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced, knowledgeable, and passionate Senior IT Auditor to join the Advance Auto Parts Internal Audit team. This is an exciting opportunity to learn and develop, work cross-functionally throughout the organization, and drive meaningful value as the company enters the next phase of its transformation plan.

The IT Senior Auditor is a key role that supports the execution of the annual IT audit plan, by leading a team to perform risk-based technology / systems audits and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) testing, through the application of critical thinking skills, business knowledge, and innovative audit techniques (e.g., Data Analytics, and Artificial Intelligence (AI)). In addition to typical IT audits, you'll have the opportunity to perform system assessments, advisory reviews, and integrated audits. These audits will help provide assurance to the Board and Senior leadership as to the level of control and process effectiveness across the company.

You're a driver of change, a highly motivated self-starter, and passionate about all aspects of IT and technology audits.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Travel 0 - 10%)

• Leads the audit team to the successful execution of the audit's objectives across the full audit lifecycle. Project manages the audit and performs audit activities to ensure timely execution within IIA quality standards and conformance to audit policies and procedures.

• Provides support during SOX IT control and process walkthroughs, testing, and documentation.

• Identifies control and process opportunities to support IT process effectiveness and control improvement.

• Communicates effectively and proactively with IT leaders in all phases of audit execution, including final results and recommendations both orally and in writing.

• Develops a working knowledge and understanding of the Company. Actively develops relationships and collaborative partnerships within IT and other assurance teams.

• Provides support on special projects, department initiatives, and other activities depending on the needs of the business.

• Displaying Advance's cultural values and fostering an inclusive and collaborative work environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong knowledge on a wide range of IT topics such as IT general controls, software development and implementation, IT infrastructure, cloud technology, network operations, and cyber security.

• Understands and is able to teach audit concepts to staff (audit process, how to identify risks, controls, gaps and opportunities).

• Solid critical thinking and analytical skills with the ability to quickly assess operational / financial concepts, draw conclusions, and solve complex problems.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively navigate ambiguous, complex processes and situations independently, with limited management involvement.

• Strong communication, facilitation and interpersonal skills including the ability to build relationships and interact effectively across the business.

• Ability to leverage and use technology effectively, including data analytics techniques for audits, visualization tools for dashboarding and Audit / GRC technology to improve workflow.

• Able to present and write audit reports summarizing audit results covering observations and management action plans.

• Demonstrated project management skills, organizational skills and ability to prioritize assignments, deal with interruptions, and multitask / meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Maintains the highest level of ethics, integrity, and professional judgement in all activities and at all times as a representative of the Internal Audit function and Advance Auto Parts overall.

• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 2-5 years of relevant experience.

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university required, preferably in Management Information Systems, Computer Science, or related technical field

• Working knowledge of Global Internal Audit Standards and IT standards such as ISO, COBIT, and NIST preferred.

• Understanding of IT concepts including IT general controls, infrastructure, networking, development, etc., a plus

• Experience using data analytics techniques and a working knowledge of data analytics tools (e.g. Alteryx), audit management software (e.g., AuditBoard) or GRC technology, a plus

CERTIFICATES

• CISA, CISSP, CIA, CGEIT, CFE and/or other relevant certification(s) strongly preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Based in Raleigh, North Carolina. This position requires a work arrangement of 4 days in-office a week.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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