IT Auditor

2 weeks ago

Chattanooga, United States EPB Full time
Job Summary

The IT Auditor will add value, improve operations, minimizebusiness risk, and protect assets. The IT Auditor will assist EPB in meetingobjectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluating risks,operations, and controls.

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Understand information technology (IT) relatedrisks to assess IT General Controls (ITGCs) around user access security,passwords, change management, data migration, network security, physicalsecurity, backup and recovery, and third-party vendor evaluation
  • Execute annual IT audit plan to assess thedesign and operating effectiveness of ITGCs across multiple applications,databases, and operating systems in a highly complex environment
  • Evaluate the design and operating effectivenessof IT Automated Controls (ITACs) used in the performance of accounting andoperational processes
  • Evaluate design, operating effectiveness, andcompleteness and accuracy of Corporate Reports used in the performance ofaccounting and operational processes
  • Assess user access security within all layers ofcore systems (application, database, operating system). Partner with system andprocess owners to design and achieve proper segregation of duties (SOD) for allusers
  • Partner with internal stakeholders to identifyand address risk and improve operational efficiencies across various systemimplementations, integrated internal audits (operational, compliance,financial), and related assurance activities as needed
  • Coordinate with external auditors as needed,including gathering and providing necessary control and audit documentationrequired by external auditors
  • Perform audits independently while keeping AuditManagement informed of the status of audits in progress, obstacles, andsignificant audit findings as they arise
  • Perform audit planning activities such as thedevelopment of risk and control matrices, data analytics within key processesunder audit, drafting of key communications to audit stakeholders, andpreparation of document request lists
  • Execute fieldwork by performing audit testingthrough inquiry, data analytics, observation, and re-performance anddocumenting results in working papers
  • Prioritize audit procedures by thinkingstrategically and understanding business processes within the broader contextof the Company operations
Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or InformationSystems
  • Prior public accounting experience preferred
  • 2-3 years of IT audit experience with increasingresponsibility
  • Demonstrated experience executing IT internalaudits in a complex operational and regulatory environment
  • Demonstrated track record of success indelivering projects/audits
  • Experience with spreadsheets, databases,Tableau, Power BI, Snowflake, SAS, or other data/analytical tools
  • Basic understanding of risks and internalcontrols and the ability to evaluate and figure out the adequacy andeffectiveness of controls
  • High proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word,Outlook, and PowerPoint. Knowledge of Windows Operating Systems and databases
Certification(s) and Other Requirements
  • Possess and maintain a current, valid driver'slicense in state of residence and demonstrate safe and responsible operation ofmotor vehicles
  • CPA (or other accounting certificate), CIA,CISA, CISSP, or other relevant professional certifications preferred or, at aminimum, willing to pursue relevant professional certifications
  • Knowledge of the Standards for the ProfessionalPractice of Internal Auditing and the Code of Ethics developed by the Instituteof Internal Auditors
  • Knowledge of regulatory environments such asPCI-DSS and HIPAA, as well as AICPA SOC Trust Service Principles
  • Knowledge of IT General Controls
  • Strong verbal, written, and interpersonalcommunication and process documentation skills with a shown ability toarticulate effectively
  • Excellent analytical skills, including theability to anticipate issues and to design appropriate solutions
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Demonstrated ability to navigate complexorganizations with creative problem-solving
  • Ability to maintain a high level ofconfidentiality and integrity is required
  • Ability to speak persuasively and defend complexpositions effectively with process owners and management
  • Ability to work well in a fast-paced,high-pressure environment, work independently, and handle multiple projectssimultaneously
  • Ability to work as a team player, beself-motivated, and manage multiple deadlines
  • Ability to assess a situation and performadequate tests to gain assurance on the reliability of the process
  • Possess a high degree of integrity, betrustworthy, and be able to work independently
  • Willingness to 'roll up your sleeves" andassist with additional projects and strategic initiatives

Disclaimer

May perform other duties as assigned.

All employees, pursuant to their job duties shoulddemonstrate the behaviors of the Professional Power Statement and comply withall EPB policies, standards, and guidelines.

EPB provides electric and communications services, which areconsidered critical infrastructure by the Department of Homeland Security. ThisEPB job is essential to support this critical infrastructure and may berequired to work onsite or in the field to maintain these services.