IT Internal Audit Manager

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Location: Schiphol-Rijk, NL

Posting Date: Aug 16, 2024

Job ID: 10284

Please note - You must be eligible to live and work in the country where the position is posted, without the requirement to be sponsored by Seagate now, or in the future.

The Internal Audit (IA) team is responsible for solving interesting and challenging internal control issues that impact the company and its operations. We are a highly experienced team with strong audit skills that enjoys collaborating with cross-functional teams, thriving on solving problems in a dynamic, ever-changing control environment. We promote teamwork, efficiency, and innovation in the execution of our responsibilities. Our mission is to provide independent, objective assurance and advisory services that add value to Seagate’s processes and operations.

As Manager of the IT Audit Group (ITAG), you will manage a team of IT Audit professionals in the successful completion of all IT-related internal audit activities according to standards established by ISACA and the Institute of Internal Auditors. Reporting directly to the IT Audit Director, you will manage the team, providing guidance and oversight for all phases of the audit process, from planning to final reporting. You will play an active role in identifying IT risks and assisting the IT Audit Director in the development of the IT Audit and Cybersecurity Risk Assessment and Audit Plan.

In this position, you will:

1. Manage testing of the Company's key IT controls for SOX and work with Seagate management to ensure remediation.
2. Manage the ITAG team in the design and execution of comprehensive IT audits.
3. Apply key IT control principles (e.g., NIST, COBIT) in identifying areas of risk in audit engagements.
4. Review audit work to ensure that it is aligned with established audit objectives and that audit evidence supports the audit findings.
5. Prepare clear, comprehensive audit reports, highlighting areas of risk and employing the key elements of good audit findings, including root cause analysis.
6. Develop recommendations to improve IT processes, providing realistic, effective, and efficient solutions, including identified ‘best practices’.
7. Ensure that IT audits and consulting projects are completed on time and on budget.
8. Participate in the risk assessment process, identifying areas for consideration in the audit plan.
9. Stay current on IT, cybersecurity, and digital product trends and technologies.
10. Provide coaching to the ITAG Team, focusing on continuous improvement in the delivery of services.
11. Serve as a role model for company values and demonstrate the highest ethical standards.
12. Perform other duties related to Internal Audit as assigned and contribute to continuous improvement of IA processes.

You are a highly experienced IT audit professional with a demonstrated track record of managing teams in the successful execution of a diverse range of IT and technology audits. You have an excellent understanding of IT audit concepts and IT controls and can provide guidance to the team in their application. You have strong communication skills, verbal and written, with the ability to present complex issues and topics to a full range of audiences. You can balance diplomacy with assertiveness and negotiate effectively without damaging relationships. You easily adapt between working independently or collaboratively in managing the team and work comfortably in ambiguity on unstructured projects in a multi-tasking environment.

1. 5+ years of IT Audit experience, preferably in a large multi-national company manufacturing environment or in public accounting (Big-4 a plus).
2. Including SOX IT audit experience.
3. Supervisory/managerial experience.
4. Qualified in CISA (or CISM or CISSP or equivalent).
5. Excellent communication skills.

Please demonstrate on your Cover Letter or CV how you meet the criteria set out in the job description identified above.

Testing may be used as part of the selection process.

Remote role in EMEA (must hold valid visa for country where you are based).

Travel: Up to 10%

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