Senior IT Internal Auditor

Job Summary:
The Senior IT Internal Auditor conducts technology, operational, and sales center audits, helps drive innovation and use of technology including data analytics in our risk management programs. 

Responsibilities:

• Leads the audit team during technology, operational, and / or Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) audits from beginning to end of the audit engagement. This includes assisting the manager with audit planning, scoping, and execution of the audit. 

• Supports innovation and analytics within the POOLCOP Internal Audit team as well as special technology-based projects. 

• Supports external auditors by coordinating information requirements and requests for additional support in an effort to improve efficiency and reduce expenses. 

• Performs sales center audits and assess warehouse operations across our sales center locations across the US and internationally. 

• Assesses engagement level technology-based risks and evaluates and validates key technology controls. 

• Develops audit work programs and document workpapers and other audit materials that meet all relevant professional practice and POOLCORP Internal Audit methodology requirements leveraging leading technology audit practices as necessary. 

• Observes, understands and documents detailed IT process narratives and/or process flow charts, including the identification of IT process risks and key controls. 

• Conducts initial review of staff auditor workpapers to ensure consistency with audit methodology and quality standards.

• Summarizes observations and opportunities for process improvement and prepares well written audit reports for Senior Management and the Audit Committee. 

• Communicates the impact of identified observations to not only the technology area audited but also the broader business impact and offers and recommends solutions.

• Proactively manages audit finding tracking and documentation of status updates obtained via management action owners, and timely execution of remediation testing. 

• Leads, teaches, and mentors audit staff not only on assigned audit projects but also through their career progression. 

• Develops and fosters professional relationships within the audit team as well as across the business and IT functions. 

• Other job related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in either technology, information systems, business intelligence, accounting, finance from a four-year college or university. 

• Solid understanding of the Institute of Internal Audit (IIA) standards along with other technology audit frameworks.

• Strong interest in understanding emerging technologies and their impact on the business. 

• Data analytics and data visualization experience leveraging tools such as Power BI, Alteryx and GenAI.  

• Proficiency in MS Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel).  

• An analytical approach to tasks and responsibilities. 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 

• Ability and willingness to travel 20-25%.  

• Certification as a CISA, CIA, CPA or CISSP is required.   

• Minimum of 3 years of experience, preferably in a Fortune 500 or professional services firm. 

• Although wholesale distribution and or technology industry experience is highly desired, other industry experience will be considered as appropriate. 

• Professional services experience acquired from a Big 4 environment or highly regarded consulting firm is desired.

• Desire to learn and ability to overcome challenges and adapt to a fast-paced environment.

• Proactive and high-quality execution focus.

• Sound decision making skills and judgment.

Company Overview

POOLCORP is the leading business-to-business distributor of swimming pool and landscape supplies, equipment, and related outdoor living products. Through our subsidiaries, SCP Distributors LLC, Superior Pool Products LLC, and Horizon Distributors Inc., we operate in more than 445 wholesale Sales Centers worldwide with nearly 6,000 employees serving the needs of customers by offering a wide array of products and value-added support.

Our Covington, LA headquarters provides exceptional support (i.e., IT, HR, Finance, Marketing, Legal, Purchasing, Sourcing, etc.) to each of our Sales Centers.  Our extraordinary company culture encompasses a high work ethic, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a community presence all within a family-oriented work atmosphere.  At POOLCORP, we strive to employ only the very best. 

Why POOLCORP? 

Because it’s a place where you can make an impact and grow!  At POOLCORP you’ll find a wealth of opportunities that support your individual and long-term career goals.  Our stable work environment is further enhanced by our generous compensation and benefits package.  Publicly traded since 1995, POOLCORP is a global organization with a long history of continuous success - clearly making it an industry leader – in so many ways!

 
So, end your job search here – at POOLCORP – Where Outdoor Living Comes to Life!

Bilingual, Military, Military Spouses and Veteran applicants are strongly encouraged to apply!  Currently, POOLCORP has over one hundred and twenty military personnel serving on our team. We understand the uniqueness of hiring military personnel and veterans and will support him/her in the time of duty or with the transition into new civilian professions. 

All offers to external candidates for employment are contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment drug testing and background verifications before employment is finalized.

POOLCORP, including all its subsidiaries, is a drug-free company and Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice. The Company understands, respects, and values diversity – unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas, and opinions – while striving to be inclusive of all people. This commitment is critical to our success as a global company as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Hiring and promotional decisions are based solely on the qualifications required for the job to be filled.