Senior IT Internal Auditor

Amex GBT is a place where colleagues find inspiration in travel as a force for good and – through their work – can make an impact on our industry. We’re here to help our colleagues achieve success and offer an inclusive and collaborative culture where your voice is valued.

The Senior Internal Auditor position will be responsible for performing Information Technology (IT) audits of critical systems and infrastructure in compliance with Company policies, the Internal Audit Charter and the IIA’s Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing. The position will be responsible for performing internal audit (IA) engagements and assist in planning and resolving a risk-based audit scope and work program, delivering audit results, and producing high-quality audit reports. The position reports directly to the IT Director, Internal Audit.

What You’ll do 

• Perform control reviews that include processes related to system development standards, operating procedures, system access security and control, program organizational change, backup and disaster recovery, and system maintenance.

• Lead the execution of IT and operational internal audit activities including risk assessments, scoping, planning, fieldwork, testing, and reporting.

• Constructively work with Business Unit leadership and Internal Audit teams to identify improvement areas, agree upon appropriate corrective actions, facilitate remediation efforts, and monitor progress to ensure that the Company is responding timely to address deficiencies that jeopardize the achievement of its objectives.

• Guide the development and implementation of data analytical audit techniques.

• Provide briefs to, and lead discussion with, management on all audit issues during the closing meeting.

• Work with co-source partners in performing IT audits and other assignments, as required.

• Assist in the annual IT risk assessment and ranking of the information technology environment. 

• Perform activities related to internal controls compliance control design and test of operating effectiveness.

• Lead the execution of appropriate testing strategies and plans to enable management to assess the operating effectiveness of IT general and other controls over financial reporting.

• Work with co-source partners in performing IT SOX controls and other assignments, as required.

• Constructively work with management to identify areas for improvement, collectively agree upon appropriate corrective actions, facilitate remediation efforts, and monitor progress to ensure that the Company is timely addressing and remediating significant deficiencies and/or material weaknesses. 

• Ensure effective coordination with the external auditors to ensure they can place optimal reliance on Internal Audit’s IT compliance-related work and facilitate the sharing of process and testing documentation.

What We're looking for 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Accounting or equivalent with 4-6 years’ experience auditing information systems including audit, planning, execution and workpaper documentation.

• CISA, CISSP, CIA or CPA required or equivalent.

• Risk management and analysis from an IT specific background.

• Ability to handle multiple assignments and deadlines.

• Higher level knowledge of IT security and application development

• Strong expertise in one or more of the following areas of technology: Infrastructure (e.g. servers, storage, O/S), Network, Information Security, Application Development or Support, Application/Database Architecture.

• Experience building data analytic procedures and using them on audit or investigative initiatives.

• Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau)/data analytical tools (e.g., ACL, IDEA, Python) desirable but not required.

• Experience with database management systems, data warehousing, query languages, report generators desirable but not required.

• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills, strong analytical skills, ability to maintain composure under pressure, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. 

Location

The #TeamGBT Experience

Work and life: Find your happy medium at Amex GBT.

• Flexible benefits are tailored to each country and start the day you do. These include health and welfare insurance plans, retirement programs, parental leave, adoption assistance, and wellbeing resources to support you and your immediate family.

• Travel perks: get a choice of deals each week from major travel providers on everything from flights to hotels to cruises and car rentals.

• Develop the skills you want when the time is right for you, with access to over 20,000 courses on our learning platform, leadership courses, and new job openings available to internal candidates first.

• We strive to champion Inclusion in every aspect of our business at Amex GBT. You can connect with colleagues through our global INclusion Groups, centered around common identities or initiatives, to discuss challenges, obstacles, achievements, and drive company awareness and action.

• And much more!

All applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, gender (and characteristics related to sex and gender), pregnancy (and related medical conditions), race, color, citizenship, religion, disability, or any other class or characteristic protected by law.

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What if I don’t meet every requirement? If you’re passionate about our mission and believe you’d be a phenomenal addition to our team, don’t worry about “checking every box;" please apply anyway. You may be exactly the person we’re looking for!