Senior IT Auditor (Perrysburg, Ohio)

This position is located in Perrysburg, Ohio.

Basic Job Functions:

• Senior IT auditor, reporting to the Audit Manager, covering the Information Technology and various Business Functions (e.g., Accounting, Tax, Treasury, Legal, Investor Relations, operations, Sales).
• Successfully conduct IT, financial, compliance and operational audits, providing independent, objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value and improve the operations of the organization.
• This role requires significant effective interaction with all levels of business process owners and key associates throughout the organization.
• Travel is estimate at approximately 25% per annum.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 (three) to 5 (five) years of prior audit experience, preferably a combination of a well-established Internal Audit department of a multinational company, Big 4 CPA Firm, or business consulting firm.
• Exposure to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Computer Information Systems or Information Technology related field.
• CISA, CISM and/or CIA certification strongly desired.
• Advance degree and other related certifications a plus (e.g., CPA, MBA, CFE, etc.).

Required Skills:

Behavioral

• Team player with sufficient project management skills to independently handle multiple projects and tasks with quality, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Positive and professional attitude and enthusiastic about serving client needs.
• Prioritization and time-management skills to consistently meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills.
• Presents a high-quality work product.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including oral and written communications, listening, interviewing, fostering open communications, facilitating and influencing.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Technical

• Excellent technical understanding of:
  • Computing, IT environments and structure.
  • IT platforms and control structure.
  • IT and Cyber risks, exposure points and security structures.
  • ITGCs
• Excellent understanding of fundamental audit theory and methodology.
• Skilled in project management, auditing and consulting.
• Provides best practices for business processes, financial accounting and reporting risks to ensure compliance with GAAP and external reporting requirements.
• Ability to identify and communicate best practices.
• Ability to understand, document, and analyze business processes from a control and operational perspective.
• Ability to follow designated internal audit procedures as outlined and documented in First Solar’s audit manual.
• Ability to effectively use a broad range of tools to support audit work, including data analysis, benchmarking and business research tools.
• Discharges responsibilities in a manner that is consistent with The Institute of Internal Auditors’ Code of Ethics, International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and Statement of Responsibilities.
• Fluency in written and spoken English required.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Develops and implements risk-based audit programs.
• Completes audit work papers, including operational and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance testing and documentation, and develops suggestions when appropriate.
• Completes assigned audits and projects on time and reports results of audits, reviews and assignments to Audit Manager(s) and key customers in a verbal and written format.
• Builds, maintains and continually enhances working relationships within the organization.
• Works collaboratively with the audit team and key stakeholders to provide independent, objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value and improve the operations of the organization.
• Collaborates with management to develop innovative, actionable, and cost-effective solutions to mitigate risk exposure and improve operating efficiencies.
• Performs other duties and special projects as requested by the Audit Committee and Senior Management.
• Provides actionable recommendations of changes to policies, programs and procedures ensuring methodology and quality assurance standards are in accordance with the requirements of legislation.
• Supports teamwork and the development of fellow auditors.

Job ID: 1009659