Senior IT Auditor

Vulcan Materials · Birmingham

Job Summary
Conducts audits of the Company’s Information Systems. Performs and may lead some audit projects. Contributes to audit objectives as a team member and potentially as a team leader on a per-project basis. Develops and uses new audit technologies, including continuous audit (data mining), audit process automation, and computer assisted audit techniques. Leverages IT audit knowledge to act as an IT audit consultant for financial auditors on integrated financial audits. Researches and assesses risks to information systems throughout the enterprise. Provides ad hoc consulting services to various groups throughout the enterprise. Provides management, IS groups, and end users with an informed and impartial assessment of the extent to which they may safely rely upon the Company’s Information Systems.
Essential Functions

Must exhibit technical knowledge to plan and execute assignments with limited supervision
Identifies technology-related risks, and develops methods for evaluating those risks, through direct examination of systems, parallel process comparison, ethical hacking, statistical analysis, interview, and automated monitoring
Applies knowledge of professional standards as established by recognized authorities, including the IIA (Institute of Internal Auditors) and the ISACA (Information Systems Audit and Control Association), to improve the quality and coverage of internal audits
Maintains and improves knowledge of auditing, information systems, business management, and Vulcan’s industries. Actively shares this knowledge with coworkers and clients
Responsible for communicating technically complex issues with both technical and non-technical clients, including the controllers, managers, IS staff and others
Written communications must be accurate, complete in content, and persuasive. Writes both technical documentation and persuasive prose
Helps develop technical and communication skills of audit team members
Follows standard formats for audit workpapers, and recommends changes as appropriate
Consults with audit clients regarding information systems controls
Makes presentations to various groups regarding information systems audit, controls, and security
Maintains a professional and independent relationship with audit clients, and is courteous and tactful
Attempts to gain the client’s enthusiastic participation
Ensures that control problems are recognized and documented, and that solutions are adequately researched and presented
Uses projects to increase understanding of Vulcan businesses, and to refine auditing techniques
Develops, reviews and modifies audit plans to reflect changes in risk, technology, and the needs of the business
Develops new technologies and methods for evaluating internal controls, including the use of data mining, intrusion testing (ethical hacking), and application programming
Accepts assignments with enthusiasm
Accepts constructive criticism in a positive manner
Is responsible for being prompt at meetings and for completing assignments on time
Promotes the professional development of interns, coops, and junior staff members
Maintains a positive and constructive attitude with superiors, peers, and subordinates
Is able to act as an impartial and fair facilitator when conflicts or opportunities arise during the course of audit work
Is a persuasive advocate of good internal controls throughout the enterprise
Maintains high ethical standards, credibility, and integrity
Frequently exerts collegial leadership (peer management) and subordinate leadership (bottom-up management) to assist clients in improving internal controls
Is responsible for planning audits through the use of current business data, prior work, and open communication with other departments and regions
Carries out multiple assignments simultaneously
Promotes teamwork across the enterprise

Critical Competencies

Customer Focus - Builds positive customer relationships and gains trust and respect, prioritizing their needs and using feedback to improve products and services.
Communication - Communicates clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, while actively listening and adapting the message to the audience.
Analytical Thinking - Ability to break down complex problems, situations, in order to understand underlying patterns, identify key issues; examine information logically, question assumptions, and draw conclusions based on evidence.
Problem Solving - Identify, analyze, and resolve work-related issues efficiently and effectively using practical knowledge, experience, and hands-on skills. Finds practical solutions, implements fixes, and adapts to unexpected challenges.
Critical Thinking - Ability to analyze information objectively, evaluate different perspectives, and make well-informed decisions.
Technical Expertise: Maintains cutting edge awareness of latest development in a specific field by scanning multiple sources of information or data (e.g. periodicals, networks of contacts.

The Senior Auditor reports directly to the Manager, Internal Audit and is primarily responsible for guiding the financial, operational, business process, or compliance audit toward successful completion. The important qualities that the Senior Auditor must evaluate are the adequacy, effectiveness, and efficiency of the business processes and understanding the cause/effect of identified weaknesses within processes, business units, and projects. The Senior Auditor effectively interfaces with various levels of management and develops relationships that further the organizational goals. The Senior Auditor may work in various roles on individual audits – Team Leader or as a functional role player. Senior Auditors should demonstrate high energy and motivation to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment that continues to evolve. Flexibility, innovation, the ability to change priorities quickly, and the capacity to handle multiple tasks are required.

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