IT Internal Auditor

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The IT Internal Auditor is responsible for leading the creation and implementation of the annual IT audit plan, overseeing IT audits, consultations, and IT SOX compliance. This role focuses on improving business systems, processes, and controls, enabling management to achieve business objectives and solve internal control problems.

• Responsible for coordinating and leading audits/consultations with other Internal Audit team members and business partners for the purpose of evaluating internal controls, adherence to company policies and procedures, compliance with regulations such as Sarbanes-Oxley, data and information security, systems controls, GDPR, cybersecurity, etc.
• Meets with IT leaders at least annually to discuss risks to their areas of responsibility.
• Analyzes the risks associated with each area of the Company and works with the Internal Audit management team in developing the IT audit plan to determine the direction, emphasis, and scope of proposed audits/consultations.
• Ensures that the work is completed in line with the client's expectations with timely updates and overseeing follow-up communications for adoption of agreed upon action plans.
• Coordinates with the external auditor in helping to facilitate the annual financial audit and Sarbanes-Oxley assessment as it relates to the Company’s systems and IT environment.
• Prepares a variety of reports including Audit Committee updates for the VP, Director Internal Audit on a regularly scheduled basis.
• Participate in audits that will contribute to their knowledge of the Company’s operations and improve their understanding. This includes being engaged in audits for different markets, locations, brands, departments, business units, and working with employees at all levels of the Company.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or equivalent practical experience
• 2+ years of IT Audit experience
• Strong English language proficiency, written and verbal
• CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) certification
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and IT Audit best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze IT controls, identify process strengths and weaknesses, and develop creative solutions to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Excellent technical skills, with demonstrated ability to develop and apply audit tools and graphic presentations.
• Experience auditing, managing, operating, and/or developing in an ERP (e.g. Oracle, SAP) environment.

• Audit or IT-related certifications, including Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
• Experience auditing the financial statements and business processes of a global company.
• Experience in the beverage alcohol or consumer products industry.
• Experience working at a Big 4 public firm.

Total Rewards at Brown-Forman is designed to engage our people to ensure sustainable and profitable growth for generations to come. As a premium spirits company, we offer equitable pay structures for individual and company performance alongside a premium employee experience. We offer a range of premium benefits that reflect our company values and meet the needs of our diverse workforce.

Brown-Forman Corporation is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. It is the policy of Brown-Forman Corporation to provide full and equal employment opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status.