Senior IT Auditor

Location: Iowa

# Senior IT Auditor Senior IT Auditor Salary$Up to US $110000 per annum

Location

Iowa, USA Contract Permanent Industry Accountancy  & Finance Technology---Contact Isabella Kopilak Isa A well established US commercial lines P&C insurer with a large specialty and reinsurance presence is looking for an
** IT Audit Manager
** to focus on the company’s
** IT control framework
** with a focus on
** implementations**###
*
* Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

*** Champion the
** vision, strategy, and roadmap
** for the IT Internal Controls function, aligning it with broader business objectives.
* Act as a
** trusted advisor and subject matter expert**, guiding IT and business partners on risk, controls, and compliance best practices.
* Help shape a
** comprehensive, risk-based IT SOX program
** that ensures compliance while driving operational value and confidence in financial reporting.
* Lead
** walkthroughs and control design sessions
** for key business processes and underlying technology, focusing on preventative and efficient IT controls.
* Provide
** proactive risk advisory
** on system upgrades and new technology implementations – from early design through post-launch optimization.
* Develop and maintain
** clear, concise IT SOX documentation**, including process flowcharts, risk/control matrices, and narratives.
* Conduct
** IT risk assessments
** to identify and prioritize technology-related risks impacting financial reporting and business operations.
* Continuously
** enhance the IT control environment**, offering strategic guidance and designing smart mitigating controls across infrastructure, security, and applications.
* Define and monitor
** key risk and performance indicators (KRIs/KPIs)
** to surface emerging risks and control gaps early.
* Evaluate control deficiencies,
** analyze root causes**, and partner with owners to design effective, sustainable remediation plans.
* Identify opportunities to
** automate and modernize controls**, reducing manual effort and boosting accuracy and efficiency.
* Support execution of the
** IT audit plan**, including risk assessments and internal audit coordination.
* Serve as the
** primary liaison with external auditors**, ensuring alignment on IT SOX and internal control matters.###

Qualifications:

* Bachelor’s degree in related field (Accounting, Information Systems, etc.)
* Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is
** strongly preferred**.
* 5-7 years of experience in IT audit, IT internal controls, or public accounting with a focus on technology, preferably within the insurance or financial services industry.
* Experience supporting a SOX compliance program, including participation in IT risk assessments, control design, and documentation.
* Experience providing risk and control advisory support for system implementations (e.g., ERP, core insurance systems).
* Experience in a
** public company environment
** is a plus.
* Deep knowledge of
** SOX, COSO, and GAAP
** as they relate to IT controls.
* Strong analytical and critical thinking skills; adept at interpreting complex processes and risks.
* Track record of driving
** IT process improvements
** and implementing
** automated control solutions**.
* Strong communicator – able to distill complex IT risk concepts for both technical and non-technical audiences.
* Collaborative, influential, and effective at driving cross-functional change.
* Solid understanding of cybersecurity and information security frameworks such as
** NIST and COBIT.*
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