Sr. IT Auditor

The IT Senior Auditor will assist in planning, execution, and reporting for IT audits, including SOX IT General Controls (ITGC) interim and update testing. This includes assisting with the design, planning and execution of assigned audit engagements, and completion of annual SOX assurance activities, and coordinating RAAS efforts with IT Management. The applicable entities covered encompass North America operations and certain operations across Carnival operating companies.

Areas of focus include significant operational, compliance and IT risks.

• Interfacing with management to develop an understanding of key business objectives, processes, and associated risks
• Partnering with management to develop appropriate solutions for opportunities identified
• Undertake relevant training, networking and studies as required to ensure continuing professional development
• Adheres to Corporate Policies and Procedures, including Code of Conduct, Audit Procedures and any control related responsibility for financial data entered, stored, or reported via business systems within employee’s control
• Ongoing Obligation

• Assist with the design and execution of independent RAAS reviews to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of technology-related controls and IT operations
• Assess the reliability and integrity of internal controls over financial reporting for systems that authorize transactions and safeguard assets
• Ensure compliance with policies, laws, and regulations which could have significant impact upon IT operations and processes
• Align with best practice frameworks to ensure protection of company systems and data
• Evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of IT operations
• Coordinate with RAAS Manager to ensure project scope and objectives are aligned with brand/ subject matter risks
• Leverage technology (e.g. AI, Data Analytics, audit tools) to increase effectiveness and efficiency of IT risk coverage
• Clearly document testing details and conclusions in audit work papers in adherence with professional auditing standards
• Assist with managing assigned project budgets, coordinating with management to ensure action plans mitigate identified risks, and drafting audit reports for Sr. Management
• Track management remediation activities and evaluate evidence of completion to ensure that risks are adequately addressed

• Participate in / lead meetings with Sr. Management to discuss audit results and associated management actions to mitigate identified control gaps
• Document results of audits in formal reports that are distributed to Sr. Brand and Corporate Management
• Provide management regular updates on audit status and control enhancement opportunities

• Engage with Management to stay abreast of emerging risks and changes
• Collaborate with other RAAS auditors on corporate and cross-brand engagements as assigned

• Scope:
  The Senior participates in global IT Audit activities. The role provides advisory services and assurance that controls are designed well and operating effectively to mitigate IT Risks at Corporate and across the Brands (both shipboard and shoreside).
• Problem Solving:
  Independently perform complex audits across a diverse technology environment; analyze complex data sets to identify anomalies and risks; develop pragmatic solutions to mitigate IT risks.
• Impact:
  Requires high ethical standards and strong IT risk understanding; excellent communication skills; adherence to IIA Professional Standards and Company policies.
• Leadership:
  No direct reports. Self-starter with strong interpersonal skills to maintain relationships within RAAS, Management, and third parties. Proactively identify roadblocks and communicate key messages to management; meet tight deadlines.

• Minimum 3-5+ years of experience with a Big Four, large internal audit department, or management consulting; CISA, CISM, CPA, CIA or similar license preferred (or in progress)
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Information Systems, Business, or related field
• Strategic thinking to align IT audit activities with risks and business objectives
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work in…