Payroll Manager

IT AuditorA global fortune 500 business which is a strategic holding company that manages a portfolio of global market leaders. The companies operate in the disciplines of advertising, marketing services, specialty communications, interactive/digital media and media buying services.
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an IT Auditor with a leading Global Advertising Conglomerate. Primary responsibilities include the following:
Identify and assess business risks and exposures in systems and IT processes. This includes understanding the computer operations, logical security, physical security, and backup recovery processes.
Perform IT general control reviews, assess application and network access security.
Document the internal controls and communicate the system risk and recommendations to the operational audit team and management.
Perform verification on management’s self-assessment tests for SOX IT controls.
Assist the operational audit team in obtaining the data required for financial data analysis from the systems in use.
Perform and/or assist in financial data analysis using tools such as ACL, Excel and Access.
Perform specific reviews requested by management of perceived risks or processes.
Responsible for special projects, risk evaluations, testing of internal controls.
Interview financial and IT management with respect to the IT environment and controls
Document those interviews clearly and concisely
Test assertions based on those interviews
Identify and document internal control deficiencies based on conversations, testing and observations
Be available to travel extensively, including internationally (approximately 75%).
Fortune 500 benefitsRef: 1141720
REQUIREMENTS
The ideal candidate will meet the following requirements:
Approximately three years of IT Audit experience and be able to demonstrate a strong desire to learn.Basic knowledge of financial (business) internal controls.
Strong communications skills, both oral and written.
Ability to operate effectively based on limited direction from Internal Audit management.
Able to work independently and as a team player.
Detail oriented, with strong analytical competencies and strong problem solving skills.
Must be able to identify creative solutions and provide operational advice beyond standard control recommendations.
Ability to work in a fast paced, ever-changing environment.
Effective time management and ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and priorities.
Ability to identify future areas for review, understand diverse business environments and cultures, current business needs, and strategic direction of the company.
Ability to probe through a series of questions for detail, accuracy, and intent.
Must demonstrate an ability to think independently and on feet.
Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint and ACL