Senior IT Auditor

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The Global Internal Audit Function reports functionally to the Chair of the Audit Committee and administratively to the Chief Financial Officer and provides independent assurance on Smith & Nephew's risk management, governance and internal control processes.

As a key member of the Internal Audit team, the Senior IT Auditor will be responsible for conducting IT reviews; assisting the Internal Audit Managers and Directors delivering global internal audit engagements; developing relationships and acting as an ambassador for the Internal Audit Function across the Group.

What will you be doing?

• Conducting assigned end to end audit engagements (specifically IT audits consisting of complex cyber security, IT, and programme assurance reviews) successfully in accordance with the Global Internal Audit Methodology and professional standards.
• Identifies and communicates issues raised, offering recommended solutions relevant to business and risk.
• Supervises junior auditors assigned to engagements providing guidance and overall review of deliverables.
• Ensures audit conclusions are based on a complete understanding of the process, circumstances, and risk.
• Develops audit programs and testing procedures relevant to risk and test objectives.
• Obtains and reviews evidence ensuring audit conclusions are well-documented
• Communicates assigned tasks to engagement team in a manner that is clear and concise ensuring high quality, accurate, and efficient results
• Assess and monitor management’s progress in implementing agreed upon actions. Assist in preparation of Audit Committee papers.
• Acting as a ambassador for Internal Audit across the business
• Provides Teammate administration support to the Group Internal Audit team
• Provides technical expertise in emerging digital risk areas and GBS SOX and MAPS control efficiency and effectiveness improvements
• Willingness to travel up to 20% Globally (typically two week audit engagements as
• Part of a wider team for a small number of audits where necessary).

What will you need to be Successful?

• Education: Graduate + CISA certified
• Preferred - Qualified Accountant (i.e ACA / ACCA / CA / CPA / CMA) or CISM, CISSP or equivalent preferred
• PowerBI certifications and /or Data Analytics qualifications an advantage (preferred)
• Other auditing qualifications ( e.g. CIA) an advantage.
• At least 3-5 years experience gained in either the profession and/or large corporate internal audit/risk management department.
• In addition experience in at least one of the following areas: Medical Devices, Manufacturing / Commercial, IT, Emerging market, HCP Compliance or Sarbanes Oxley.
• Strong understanding of IT and Cyber Security risks and controls, working knowledge of key finance processes and controls.
• Excellent communication skills; oral and written. Able to communicate audit findings and negotiates with others to agree audit findings and recommendations often requiring them to adopt a different point of view.
• Experience in Teammate (or similar Audit Management software) administration.
• Strong Data Analytics skills and proven experience in using tools such as Power BI, Alteryx, MS Fabric etc.

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Other reasons why you will love it here!

• Your future: Major medical coverage + Policy exclusions and Insurance non-medical limit.
• Education Assistance.
• Work / Life balance: Flexible Personal / Vacation time off, Privilege leave, Floater leave etc.
• Flexibility: Hybrid work model (for most professional roles).