IT Audit Lead

Position Title: IT Audit Lead

About Advanced Energy
Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: AEIS), enables design breakthroughs and drives growth for leading semiconductor and industrial customers. Our precision power and control technologies, along with our applications know-how, inspire close partnerships and innovation in thin-film and industrial manufacturing. We are proud of our rich heritage, award-winning technologies, and we value the talents and contributions of all Advanced Energy's employees worldwide.

Position Summary

Conducts internal information technology system audits and risk assessments under the guidance of the IT Audit Manager. Completes audits and utilizes the control framework to monitor IT production environments for potential system integrity exposure and control weaknesses. Identifies various risks (e.g., financial, operational, compliance) to the organization and makes recommendations for corrective actions/mitigation of risks. Evaluates complex information systems and controls including but not limited to applications, business control processes, change control management procedures, security, networks, and computer and data center operations. Reports findings to management and communicates recommendations for corrective actions. Provide support with United States Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in the execution of the annual audit plan, including SOX and operational audits.
• Administer audits including the following:
  • Project management tasks as required
  • Inform key managers of upcoming and pending audits
  • Perform testing on design and effectiveness of controls
  • Conclude on design and effectiveness of controls
  • Prepare and review work papers with sufficient support
  • Issue timely report to management
• Provide assistance to external auditors.
• Work with management and users to interpret the significance of audit findings, conclude on findings, make practical recommendations, and verify that remediation plans are implemented.
• Assist in the clearance and tracking of SOX deficiencies identified by internal and external audit.
• Participate and support in Internal Audit data analytics.
• Ensure overall quality, consistency, risk management and adherence to department and professional standards, particularly the standards outlined by the Institute of Internal Auditors, for information technology, operational, and compliance audit work.
• Identify and recommend opportunities for process improvements.
• Remain current in areas of internal controls, accounting, and other company information.
• Support management initiatives and perform administrative responsibilities as needed.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or assigned by supervisor.
• This position will work directly with executive and local management, third parties and will report to the IT Audit Manager.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of relevant experience in IT audit and/or leading SOX program support/execution at a public accounting firm or large US public company
• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Computer Science or related field
• CISA, CIA, CPA and/or CISSP certifications preferred 
• Experience with United States Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

• Knowledge and experience with SAP and Oracle EBS
• Data analytics experience preferred
• Ability to define deliverables, create and monitor budgets, and project plans, manage resources and specialists for project teams
• Manufacturing knowledge is preferred
• Intermediate level PC skills with Microsoft office applications
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in unstructured situations at domestic or international environments
• Strong interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on teamwork, collaboration, initiative and integrity
• Strong process documentation skills
• Excellent written & verbal communication and presentation skills 

WORK ENVIORNMENT

• The individual will be required to successfully interact with company and third-party personnel at all levels at both domestic and international locations.  
• Works in a standard office environment and uses general office equipment (phone, PC, copier, fax machine etc.). There may be occasions where work may have to be performed at a company branch office sales and service locations, company or third-party manufacturing or warehousing locations.
• Work may be required on weekends or non-standard work hours. Will be required to work on various projects under time and cost constraints.
• May be required to perform research, gather evidence / documentation and conduct interviews in an adversarial environment.
• This position will be located at our Manila, Philippines office.

As part of our total rewards philosophy, we believe in offering and maintaining competitive compensation and benefits programs for our employees in order to attract and retain a talented, highly engaged workforce. Our compensation programs are focused on equitable, fair pay practices including market-based base pay, an annual pay-for-performance incentive plan, we offer a strong benefits package in each of the countries in which we operate.

Advanced Energy is committed to diversity in its workforce including Equal Employment Opportunity for Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.

We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. We take your privacy seriously and will only use your personal information to administer your application in accordance with the RA No. 10173 also known as the Data Privacy Act of 2012.