IT Internal Audit Specialist

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Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, ARG
In-Office
Senior level
Other • Energy
The Role
Lead and execute complex IT audits and advisory reviews across cybersecurity, SDLC, cloud, ERP, and data platforms. Scope risk-based engagements, produce executive reports, track remediation, support digital transformation (GenAI/data analytics), and advise IT leadership while ensuring audit standards and quality.
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¿Estás listo para formar parte de una empresa que no solo habla del futuro, sino que lo está construyendo activamente? Únete a The AES Corporation, la mayor empresa global de energía con sede en Estados Unidos, con un equipo de 8.300 empleados en 12 países. 


AES ha sido clasificada como #1 por BloombergNEF en ventas de energía renovable a empresas en EE. UU. y las Américas durante cinco años consecutivos, proporcionando electricidad a millones de personas en todo el mundo. 


Nos enorgullece fomentar una sólida cultura laboral, obteniendo posiciones destacadas en los rankings de Great Place to Work™ en los mercados donde operamos. AES también fue nombrada una de las Empresas Más Éticas del Mundo por 13.º año consecutivo en 2026, lo que refleja nuestro compromiso con la integridad, la transparencia y las prácticas empresariales responsables. 

Nuestro espíritu de innovación continúa siendo reconocido en la industria. AES es la única empresa galardonada siete veces con los Edison Awards del Edison Electric Institute en el siglo XXI, una distinción que reconoce el liderazgo global en el avance de la industria de la energía eléctrica. 


Si estás listo para formar parte de una empresa que no solo se adapta al cambio, sino que lo impulsa, AES es el lugar para ti. No solo estamos construyendo un futuro más sostenible, lo estamos potenciando.  


Postúlate ahora y potencia tu carrera con un verdadero líder en energía global. 

At AES we are looking for an IT Internal Audit Specialist

Role description:

This position leads and delivers complex, cross-functional information technology audits and advisory reviews across AES. The IT Internal Audit Specialist owns assigned components of the IT audit plan, drives risk-based scoping and execution, and formulates practical recommendations to improve control design and operating effectiveness, within IT processes and systems. The role serves as an engagement lead, ensuring high-quality documentation and compliance with Internal Audit standards, and acting as a trusted advisor to IT leadership.

Responsibilities:

  • Act as engagement lead for audit and advisory projects, providing day-to-day oversight of execution, including planning resourcing, scoping, coaching team members, and preparing and/or reviewing workpapers and deliverables for quality and consistency.

  • Lead and oversee technical audits in cybersecurity, network management, vulnerability management, System Development Lifecycle (SDLC), post implementation reviews, data analytics, and cloud environments.

  • Partner with regional and corporate IT leadership to identify areas of high or emerging risk and provide independent challenge and advisory support.

  • Lead the preparation, review, and presentation of executive-ready audit reports expressing conclusions on control adequacy/effectiveness, root cause, and risk impact.

  • Track, validate, and monitor remediation of IT control deficiencies, escalating overdue or high-risk items and supporting sustainable closure.

  • Contribute to Internal Audit Digital Transformation efforts (GenAI and Data Analytics), including leveraging automation/analytics to expand coverage and improve audit efficiency.

  • Promote compliance with IIA Standards and Internal Audit methodology, ensuring evidence sufficiency, proper review, and consistent documentation across engagements.

  • Provide IT best-practice recommendations based on audit results and lessons learned from system implementations and ITGC reviews.

  • Coordinate with external auditors as needed, providing timely responses, clarifications, and supporting evidence for questions or findings arising from Internal Audit reports.

Qualifications:

  • graduates/Students in advanced stages of degrees related to Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or other related fields.

  • 5-7 years of experience with IT internal audit or Information Technology

  • ​CISA, CISSP, CIA, or other relevant certifications (preferred but not required )

  • Advanced English
  • Proven ability to lead audit engagements and coach team members; demonstrated experience reviewing workpapers and driving consistent audit quality.

  • Strong knowledge of ITGC concepts, system implementation risks/controls, SDLC/ERP environments, and IT governance.

  • Experience auditing large-scale system implementations (e.g., ERP, cloud migrations, data platforms) across multiple regions or business units.

  • Strong project management and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent requests.

  • Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills, including ability to present clearly to senior stakeholders.

Skills Required

  • Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or related field (graduates/students in advanced stages considered)
  • 5-7 years of experience in IT internal audit or information technology
  • CISA, CISSP, CIA, or other relevant certifications
  • Advanced English
  • Proven ability to lead audit engagements and coach team members; review workpapers and ensure audit quality
  • Strong knowledge of ITGC concepts, system implementation risks/controls, SDLC/ERP environments, and IT governance
  • Experience auditing large-scale system implementations (ERP, cloud migrations, data platforms) across multiple regions or business units
  • Strong project management and prioritization skills to manage multiple concurrent requests
  • Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills; ability to present to senior stakeholders
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The Company
HQ: Arlington, VA
5,006 Employees
Year Founded: 1981

What We Do

The world no longer thinks of energy as a matter of supply and demand. Now it’s a space for innovation and partnership. With this transformation comes a responsibility to work with a smarter approach, new thinking informed by past experiences, and with stronger collaboration between regulators and innovators, old systems and new technologies. At AES, we partner with our organizations from industries of every kind, across all markets and at every stage of development, and we’ve been doing it for decades. We know that every organization is at a unique place in their energy journey. A one-size fits all approach using outdated technology isn’t going to cut it. When you work with AES, you can expect to work in partnership with us to create innovative, customized energy solutions that deliver the most value to you and your energy goals while empowering the growth of your business. Want to join us? We’re looking for people to join us on that journey and care more about who you are than what’s on your resumé. Coming from all walks of life, our people share a passion for improving lives by improving the energy sector through innovation, collaboration and action. At AES, we invest in your development and empower you to continuously improve because we know when you’re at your best, that’s when we’ll make the greatest impact. We are AES. Come join us, and let’s accelerate the future of energy, together. Join our team of innovators at: www.aes.com/careers

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