IT Auditor

As the IT Auditor within our Global Audit Department, you will work both independently and within a team to assess the design and effectiveness of controls found within and supporting the Sherwin-Williams IT environment. Within this role you will perform walk-throughs and testing procedures over IT General Controls (ITGC) and business process controls, document key controls, and interact with key IT and business stakeholders. Here at Sherwin-Williams, the IT Auditor will also help adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict confidentiality.

Because this role involves access to confidential financial information, the Company has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and to provide similar protections for its clients and potential investments.

This role is not Hybrid or Remote. It is located at our Cleveland, OH office.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

Execute annual Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance program

• Interview business about existing processes, technologies, and controls
• Participate in the completion of ITGC and business process walkthroughs including the preparation and self-review of supporting documentation to meet internal and external deadlines.
• Understand SW's divisions, business processes, and in-scope IT applications, including key data flows, in order to continuously identify opportunities for compliance improvement
• Communicate issues in a timely manner and help to resolve issues with management
• Consult with key process and control owners on ITGC's, application controls, and IPE considerations for key systems within the organization.
• Develop trusted relationships with key IT and Business stakeholders

Execute internal audits over critical IT applications, ERP systems, and other IT focused areas (i.e. system conversions, cybersecurity, DB/OS)

• Participate in the efforts around the key components of system conversions to help drive the completion of SDLC assessments (i.e. data conversion, key control mapping, testing phases (i.e. SIT, FUT, UAT, etc.), security design requirements, etc.)
• Assist with special IT audit projects to completion, ensuring quality is maintained throughout the project
• Focus on key business risks while executing audit programs and testing procedures
• Participate in additional IT risk assessments and audit programs
• Understand key risks associated with the application, database, and operating system layers
• Support tools and resources utilized by Internal Audit

Assist in the execution of annual financial statement audit by partnering with external auditors

• Work with external auditors to communicate the design of key ITGC and business process controls
• Build trusted relationships with external auditors

Personal Career Development

• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with company personnel, assess audit clients' satisfaction and proactively maintain contact with the audit client throughout the year
• Use technology and resources to continually learn/share knowledge with team
• Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict confidentiality
• Attend professional development and training sessions on a regular basis

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

FORMAL EDUCATION:

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems, Accounting, Finance, or Business.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship

Preferred:

• Actively pursuing or working towards professional certifications including MBA, CISA, CIA, CPA, or CISSP

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• 1+ years of experience in Internal/External Audit, IT, IT Audit, or Sox Compliance
• Knowledge of IT general controls and audit standards
• General knowledge of business processes and application controls

Preferred:

• 2+ years of prior work experience from Big 4 Firm or similar public company
• Familiarity with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance requirements and internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO, COBIT)
• Experience supporting external audits and working with external auditors

TECHNICAL/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Required:

• General understanding of internal IT Audit control testing procedures, general understanding of basic accounting principles, and manufacturing and/or retail industry experience
• Understanding of internal control testing, complex IT audit related projects in a team-based environment
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent written and verbal communications, with the effective use of active listening and interviewing skills

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