Senior Manager, Corporate Audit - Technology

Location(s):

United States of America

City/Cities:

Atlanta

Travel Required:

26% - 50%

Relocation Provided:

No

Job Posting End Date:

December 6, 2024

Shift:

Job Description Summary:

The Coca-Cola Company is seeking highly motivated, qualified candidates for an Senior Manager, Corporate Audit - Technology on the Internal Audit team. This role supports IT internal audit activities across the Company. The role requires an understanding of the Company's global information technology function, as well as field-based technology groups and vendor managed services structure, environment, and operations to appropriately assess financial and operational risks from internal and external factors. Audit assessments and compliance activities are conducted for internal business partners at our headquarters in Atlanta, GA and at locations around the world.

What You’ll Do for Us:

• Responsible, in part, for the development of a comprehensive global audit plan based on Global IT assessments. Determine appropriate level of resources required to execute the overall audit plan.
• Provide oversight for the planning, execution, and reporting for audit reviews. Inspect overall internal control processes evaluating efficiency and effectiveness of processes, procedures, and systems.
• Schedule and allocate resources according to the audit plan based on team members' calendar, preference, and skill level.
• Document audit results (e.g., written narratives, workbooks to test results, completed work programs) to justify and support results. Make determination regarding the risk rankings assigned to observations and communicate with senior IT and financial management observations and subsequent conclusions.
• Serve as a resource to management on current and expected internal control observations which arise as the enterprise implements new technology and will lead and participate in various special projects.
• Manage and coach multiple audit teams throughout the year and serves as the direct developmental manager for designated audit associates.
• Review and adjust audit schedule based on changes in audit scope, audit timing, senior management requests, and resource availability.
• Inspect overall internal control processes to determine compliance with laws and regulations, company policies and procedures, and prominent IT governance frameworks, such as, ISO and NIST.
• Assist in the development of new tools or processes to improve the way internal audit operates.
• Delegate accountability to an individual, empowering them and giving them latitude to make independent judgments, within broad parameters, including desired business outcome.
• Establish relationships and work effectively with internal individuals/parties to meet one's own commitments effectively and efficiently.
• Communicate (written and verbal) the value, meaning and impact of Company policies, procedures, standards, and the Company's Code of Business Conduct to all necessary parties.

Function Specific Knowledge and Skills:

Policies and Procedures. Knowledge of the Company's financial policies and procedures, such as, Standard Policies and Procedures (SPP), the Global Cybersecurity Policy, Code of Business Conduct, IT governance frameworks, external regulations (E.g., GDPR) and other internal policies and procedures specific to area of responsibility. Awareness of emerging risks and trends for cybersecurity to enhance audit approach and procedures.

Audit Interviewing. Ability to question individuals to gather and understand facts about processes, events, or transactions. Ability to communicate and drive alignment of complex audit observations.

Professional Skepticism. Ability and inclination to pursue tactfully yet forcefully understanding and verification to the point of reasonable assurance.

Objectivity. Ability to remain independent and objective when performing audits. This includes adhering to the facts and standards (e.g., GAAP, Standards, Practices, and Procedures) and not being unduly influenced by operating management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting / Finance or Management Information Systems or similar degree
• CPA, CISSP, CISA or other similar certifications preferred
• A minimum of 5 years of experience
• Industry IT, public accounting or cybersecurity experience required
• A strong knowledge of risk based advanced IT auditing in a dynamic and changing environment applying appropriate IT control frameworks (I.e., COBIT, PCI, NIST, ISO) to evaluate areas of risk is required
• Experience working with technologies such as SAP S4/Hana, SAP GRC, Active Directory, Linux, Windows, Mac OS, AIX, Oracle Database, SQL Server, AS400, Amazon Web Services, Azure Cloud Services, Microsoft 365, Salesforce, Workday, Palo Alto Networks, etc.
• Must have a solid awareness of General IT controls and activities.  This includes strong knowledge across a breadth of IT processes, including but not limited to security operations, program management, security administration, system operations, and change management.
• Must be able to work independently, but under appropriate supervision. 
• This position requires analytic and problem-solving ability to review and evaluate an operation’s overall control environment. Must bring a curious mindset and help to drive innovation in testing approach and the way the department works.
• In addition, it requires the ability to demonstrate good judgment, professional skepticism, and a strong learning aptitude to understand the Company’s business processes as well as the ability to work with minimal supervision and demonstrate a high level of drive and initiative.
• Effectively communicate with various levels of the Company, discuss appropriate risks, identify and obtain audit requests from clients, and present audit findings in a clear and professional manner

Position Details:

Location: Atlanta, Georgia

Travel required 30% domestic and international

When not traveling we work hybrid schedule in office 3 days per week

What We Can Do for You:

• Iconic & Innovative Brands: Our portfolio represents over 250 products with some of the most popular brands in the world, including Coca-Cola, Costa Coffee, Innocent, Fairlife & Topo Chico.
• Commitment to Diversity: We are paving the way to create change in the industry and our leadership is committed to diversity, inclusion and belonging.
• Agile Work Environment: We embrace agile, with leadership that believes in removing barriers, so you are empowered to innovate and discover new solutions to complex problems.

Skills:

Agile, Analytical Thinking, Auditing, Identifying Risks, Information Technology (IT) Risk, Information Technology Auditing, IT Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC)

Pay Range:

$138,200 - $161,500

Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.

Annual Incentive Reference Value Percentage:

15

Annual Incentive reference value is a market-based competitive value for your role. It falls in the middle of the range for your role, indicating performance at target.

Our Purpose and Growth Culture:

We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what’s possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors – curious, empowered, inclusive and agile – and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. When we collect your personal information as part of a job application or offer of employment, we do so in accordance with industry standards and best practices and in compliance with applicable privacy laws.