Senior IT Internal Auditor

Company Description

Sandisk understands how people and businesses consume data and we relentlessly innovate to deliver solutions that enable today’s needs and tomorrow’s next big ideas. With a rich history of groundbreaking innovations in Flash and advanced memory technologies, our solutions have become the beating heart of the digital world we’re living in and that we have the power to shape.

Sandisk meets people and businesses at the intersection of their aspirations and the moment, enabling them to keep moving and pushing possibility forward. We do this through the balance of our powerhouse manufacturing capabilities and our industry-leading portfolio of products that are recognized globally for innovation, performance and quality.

Sandisk has two facilities recognized by the World Economic Forum as part of the Global Lighthouse Network for advanced 4IR innovations. These facilities were also recognized as Sustainability Lighthouses for breakthroughs in efficient operations. With our global reach, we ensure the global supply chain has access to the Flash memory it needs to keep our world moving forward.

Job Description

SUMMARY:

This position is reporting to the Director or Sr Manager/Manager, IT Internal Audit and part of a strong, dynamic global internal audit function. This Senior position will be a member of the Internal Audit IT team focusing on global projects based in our offices.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting to the Director or Sr Manager/Manager, IT Internal Audit, the Senior will assist leading and executing projects for the IT Audit & Data Analytics pillars, assisting in Internal Audit function improvement projects, and collaborating with the other internal audit pillars – Finance & Operations audit, Internal Controls, Channel audit, and Audit Operations.

Execution of projects in the IT audit pillar including:

• Assisting in performance of annual risk assessment of the business, development of an overall audit plan, and periodic refreshes of the risk assessment and the audit plan
• Executing projects on the internal audit plan including IT, operational, compliance, site, and cross functional audits across the global business
• Assisting in executing project risk assessments, planning, and scoping decisions on individual audit and advisory projects
• Executing controls documentation, testing, and fieldwork for audit and advisory projects
• Assisting in drafting audit and advisory observations and reports
• Assisting in coordinating, planning, reviewing, and executing on Management’s assessment of Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (SOX)
• Developing, cultivating, and growing relationships with key stakeholders across various business functional and operational areas
• Developing relationships with the external auditor
• Taking ownership of career and skill development, including coaching and mentoring opportunities and attending training
• Identifying opportunities and helping the maturation of the data analytics function, including working to audit robotic process automations, application controls, and other IT dependent controls in close coordination with the finance & operations audit and Data Analytics pillar teams

Qualifications

Required and preferred knowledge and job skills:

• Work experience: 3+ years of relevant work experience required. Strong preference for experience with public accounting firms, some US Public Company Internal Audit experience and/or a large US Public Company.
• Certification: CISA, CIA, or CPA (or equivalent) professional certification strongly preferred with expectation of a base certification shortly upon hire if not already obtained. Preference for additional certifications including CIA, CPA (or equivalent), CISA, CFE, CISSP, or PMP.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree with focus on Accounting, Information Systems, Computer Science, or Finance required. Preference for a Master’s degree.
• Internal Audit Project Execution Skills: Risk assessment, testing, sampling, review, root cause identification, audit reporting, and advisory skills required. Preference for additional skills in other internal audit pillars.
• Internal Audit Operations Execution Skills: Outstanding project, time, resource management, and stakeholder management skills required.
• Internal Audit Technical Skills: Ability to understand and analyze complex business process, internal control theory, COSO 2013, governance, and expert knowledge in IT internal audit pillar required. Exposure, familiarity, or expertise with a wide range of technology infrastructure, ERP systems and cloud applications highly desirable. Preference for prior industry knowledge and knowledge of finance & operations audit and consulting, fraud detection, and investigations skills.
• Internal Audit Soft Skills: Ability to apply oversight and judgment across a broad range of IT, finance, operations, compliance, and cross functional areas, constructively managing difficult conversations, excellent presentation skills, influence and manage expectations of stakeholders, coaching and developing team members, relationship building, and business partnering skills required.
• Travel: Ability and willingness to travel globally up to 25%.

Additional Information

Sandisk thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

Sandisk is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at jobs.accommodations@sandisk.com to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.