internal auditor Minneapolis-Saint Paul
Job description
Job Summary
As a Sr IT Internal Auditor for Patterson Companies, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills and experiences, as well as learn about our entire Company, through a variety of audit activities and projects. This role is part of our department IT Audit and Analytics pillar, and you will help define how we approach IT projects and data analytics work. We need creative and forward-thinking people to be a part of our department as we innovate and grow our skill sets. Join our Internal Audit team and our mission to help Patterson Companies be the best it can be through objectivity, independence, and a risk-based mindset.
Essential Functions
To perform this job successfully, an employee must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation. To request a reasonable accommodation, notify Human Resources or the manager who oversees the position.
Execute assigned Internal Audit projects, including IT audits, integrated operational/financial audits, SOX assessments / testing, investigations, and special projects
Summarize and present audit/project results to Internal Audit management; assist with presenting results to business partners and other senior leadership
Begin to advise business partners regarding risks, internal controls, and process improvement opportunities during projects
Provide assistance to external auditors during audit, as assigned
Assist with execution of projects as part of the transformation initiative, including Internal Audit quality assessment activities
Perform data analytics, including writing queries and scripts to extract, transform, and analyze data. Draw appropriate conclusions and observations regarding the data.
Write scripts and use relevant software to automate processes, collect and organize data, and produce workpapers and other documentation.
Perform other duties, as assigned
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Business, Mathematics/Statistics, Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Security, or a Bachelor’s degree in another field with three or more years pf relevant work experience
At least three years of progressive experience with finance, IT, internal audit, IT risk assessment, internal controls for information technology, computer programming, cybersecurity or related work
Demonstrated familiarity with IT processes of large organizations (e.g., service management, system lifecycle management, change management)
Demonstrated verbal/written communication skills, including an ability to communicate key messages in a clear and concise manner
Proven problem solving and analytical skills
Ability to produce high-quality deliverables in a timely manner with appropriate oversight
Ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently
Able to develop and maintain strong working relationships
Able to quickly adapt to changing and dynamic environment
Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and other Microsoft business applications
Preferred Qualifications
Professional certification (e.g., CPA, CIA, CISSP, CISA) or working towards a professional certification
Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) regulatory requirements and methodologies
Experience with scripting and data analytics/automation technologies, such as Python, PowerShell, SQL
Familiarity with industry frameworks and standards relevant to IT audit and security (COBIT, NIST, ISO, ITIL, etc.)
Familiarity with common industry regulatory requirements (e.g., PCI, HIPAA, GDPR, SOC 1/2)
ServiceNow knowledge
SAP (or other ERP system such as Oracle, JDE, or PeopleSoft) knowledge
Experience in the healthcare and/or distribution industries
