Lead IT Auditor

The Sherwin-Williams Company - Cleveland, Ohio

Welcome to Sherwin-Williams

 

Sherwin-Williams is the largest coatings company in North America, and the third largest in the world. With $11 billion in sales, 4,000 stores, and 90 manufacturing and technical centers, we proudly serve customers in over 120 countries. Our 45,000 employees across the globe are diverse, innovative and passionate. With a variety of rewarding and challenging opportunities, Sherwin-Williams is a great place to launch and grow a career. Find yours and join us today.

 

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS               

 

This position is accountable for assisting in the planning and organizing of  the examinations and evaluations of the adequacy and effectiveness of the organization's IT applications and related infrastructure for all domestic and international company operations.  This position will work report directly to the Corporate IT Audit Manager and assist in the decision making throughout the annual SOX compliance work and other Audit engagements.  Additionally, this position will work very closely with our external auditors throughout the entire annual SOX engagement as well.  Furthermore, this individual will be responsible enhancing the relationship with the external auditors and driving efficiencies within the external audit process / SOX compliance program.  This position is also responsible for developing and maintaining productive working relationships with company personnel, assessing audit clients' satisfaction, and proactively maintaining contact with the audit client throughout the year.

 

This position is responsible for suggesting and implementing improvements to the Corporate IT Audit process.  Improvements should focus on key IT risks, emerging technology risks, and provide value to the organization. The ability to provide assurance of quality audits and reports to meet audit standards, demonstrate strong leadership and organizational skills, develop action plans that include measurable achievements, update IT audit plans frequently, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work with all levels of management is critical to the success of this position.  Specific responsibilities and tasks include:

 

1.     Assist with the execution of the annual Sarbanes-Oxley compliance program

 

a.      Stay up to date on current guidance and methodologies

 

·        Implement best practices to streamline approach to reduce costs and improve efficiencies

 

b.      Assist with the completion and review of ITGC and business process walkthroughs

 

c.      Test and review ITGCs and application controls within key financial business processes

 

d.      Coordinate and collaborate with external auditors and management to resolve identified issues

 

e.      Implement best practices to streamline approach to reduce costs and improve efficiencies

 

f.       Manage the completion of risk remediation and risk mitigation efforts around identified issues

 

g.     Develop a solid understanding of SW’s divisions and in-scope IT applications in order to continuously identify opportunities for compliance improvement

 

2.     Assist in the planning and executing of international and domestic audits of Sherwin-Williams Plants, Distribution Centers and Enterprise-wide business processes

 

a.      Complete site IT risk assessment and audit program

 

b.      Review work performed by subordinates and provide feedback

 

c.      Work with Management to understand application systems, business processes, resolve issues and communicate findings

 

d.      Conduct exit conference with local and corporate management

 

e.      Assist with the drafting of final reports to management

 

f.       Obtain understanding around all components of system conversions to perform accurate SDLC assessments (i.e., data conversions, key control mapping, testing phases (i.e., SIT, FUT, UAT, etc.), security design requirements, etc.).

 

3.     Assist Corporate IT Audit Manager in training and development of Staff Auditors

 

a.      Supervise daily work of 1-2 staff auditors

 

b.      Develop staff auditors through coaching and mentoring

 

4.     Departmental Planning

 

a.      Meet with IT Directors on a regular basis to stay informed of current projects, future projects, and to address management’s concerns

 

b.      Provide input and participate in annual Risk Assessment

 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

 

1.      FORMAL EDUCATION:

 

a.      Required:

 

·        Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems or related field from accredited institution

 

b.      Preferred:

 

·        Actively pursuing or working towards professional certifications including CISA, CIA, or CISSP, CFE

 

2.     KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

 

a.      Required:

 

·        3 to 5 years of prior IT Audit work experience (strong preference of experience with Big 4 audit firm or public company internal audit team)

 

·        Experience of completing and/or supervising audit projects and working directly with external auditors and management resolving issues and improving processes

 

·        Excellent written and verbal communications with the effective use of active listening and interviewing skills

 

·        Experience in SOX testing and audit related projects

 

·        Identify cost savings to the company

 

·        Confidence and assertiveness to interact independently with business management and external auditors on a regular basis

 

·        Ability to demonstrate a thorough understanding of complex technical and auditing concepts and apply those to SW audits

 

·        Ability to evaluate errors discovered during an audit and resolve appropriately

 

·        Ability to proactively interact with key management to gather information, resolve audit-related problems, and make recommendations for business and process improvements

 

·        Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities in a rapidly growing, interactive, results-based team environment

 

·        Foster an efficient, innovative and team-oriented work environment

 

·        Adaptability and flexibility

 

·        Strong time management and organizational skills

 

·        Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

 

·        Ability to travel to 20% of time (domestic and international)

 

b.      Preferred:

 

·        General understanding of general accounting, SOX, COSO, COBIT, or other audit framework

 

·        General understanding of data analytic tools such as ACL, QlikView, etc.

 

·        Advanced understanding of Databases (Oracle SQL) and Operating Systems (Unix, Linux, Windows, HP-UX, etc.)

 

·        Attend professional development and training sessions on a regular basis

 

·        Fluent in Spanish or Portuguese is a plus

TECHNICAL/SKILL REQUIREMENTS

 

o   Required:

 

§  Proficient with auditing operating systems (e.g., Linux, UNIX, Windows) and databases (e.g., Oracle, Microsoft SQL)

 

§  Proficient user of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Visio and PowerPoint)

 

§  Work independently under minimal supervision and as part of a team

 

§  Communicate effectively with strong verbal and written communication skills

 

§  Be detail-oriented, organized, and possess strong analytical skills

 

§  Be able to multi-task and adjust to changes in priorities

 

§  Self-motivated and possess a continuous improvement mindset

 

§  Possess the ability and initiative to learn and research new ideas and technology

 

o   Preferred:

 

§  Advanced skills and experience with Oracle eBS, Oracle GRC, ACL, or other data analytic tools

 

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information or any other consideration prohibited by law or contract. VEVRAA Federal Contractor requesting appropriate employment service delivery systems, such as state workforce agencies and local employment delivery systems, to provide priority referrals of protected veterans.

 

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