IT - Internal Audit Manager

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THE VALUE YOU'LL BRING:

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Are you ready to make a significant impact in the realm of Information Technology Audit? Join our dynamic team at Smithfield Foods, Inc as a Senior Manager of IT Audit. In this pivotal role, you will take on key responsibilities to ensure the integrity and effectiveness of our IT systems and processes.

You will perform an annual IT audit risk assessment to develop an IT Audit Plan and execute IT internal audits of our Company's IT infrastructure. You will support non-IT internal audits by promoting the use of data analytics tools to enhance the capabilities of our Internal Audit team. You will assess the effectiveness of the Company's IT General Controls (ITGC) for SOX compliance on a global scale.

As a champion of the IT Audit process and ITGC SOX program, you will be responsible for executing IT Audit testing for IT SOX compliance. This includes evaluating the technical aspects of systems, databases, processes, and controls through various audit methods and ITGC testing. Your expertise in the ITGC control framework will enable you to assess and test all aspects of ITGCs, including Change Management, Logical Access, Program Development, and Computer Operations across all technology layers - Application, Database, Operating System, and Network.

In this role, you will lead a team member dedicated to ITGC testing and IT audit projects, ensuring responsibility and accountability for their performance. You will report directly to the Senior Director of Internal Audit and/or the Vice President and Chief Internal Auditor.

Join us and become a crucial part of our mission to uphold the highest standards in IT Audit. This role offers a collaborative and supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to contribute to the success of a global leader in the food industry.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

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• Risk Assessment and Planning: You will be responsible for performing annual IT audit risk assessments to identify all systems supporting key financial processes and conduct scoping for ITGC SOX testing purposes. Additionally, you will collaborate with the Company's IT leadership team to maintain awareness throughout the year in IT system changes and/or implementations that may impact the annual internal audit plan or the ITGC scoping.

• Audit Execution: You will lead IT audit engagements and support non-IT internal audit assignments in accordance with department standards around planning, field work, and reporting. You will ensure the execution and completion of audit assignments in terms of both time and quality. You will ensure that the audit results and conclusions are adequately communicated in accordance with IIA Standards. You will direct the testing and evaluation of IT systems and related ITGCs for SOX compliance in a predominantly SAP environment.
  
  You will serve as a liaison with the external auditor to ensure ITGC testing and deliverables meet the requirements for the external audit opinion.

• Collaboration and Communication: You will collaborate with Company IT project teams on IT risk and control/compliance requirements for new systems and/or process implementations/upgrades. You will maintain timely and complete communications with the Senior Director of Internal Audit and the Vice President and Chief Internal Auditor regarding all internal audit matters,…