IT Senior Internal Auditor

The Role

The Global Audit and Risk Services department is currently looking for an IT Senior Internal Auditor to document, review and evaluate internal controls over financial reporting (Sarbanes-Oxley, “SOX”) and conduct internal control reviews focused on providing recommendations for improving business processes / operations, internal control structure and financial systems of the company’s corporate and global regions (Americas, EMEA, APAC, etc.). This role is located in our Madrid office.

In addition, the IT Senior Internal Auditor will be expected to support with assurance that the Global Information Security Management System adheres to the ISO 2700X / 22301 standards, to Solera’s IT controls requirements, and other standards.

The role will be reporting the IT Internal Audit Director.

We consider this position as our opportunity to select and qualify talent to join our Corporate Global Risk and Audit Services team and support our future organizational growth. Ideal candidates are output-focused, goal-oriented, proactive, diligent, organized, flexible and eager to take on new challenges. To be successful in this role, this individual must have experience working for a large accounting firm and/or public company with background in Sarbanes-Oxley IT general controls, ISO 2700X / 22301, internal controls related to various systems, including ERPs and business process reviews.

What You'll Do

• Perform, evaluate, assess, provide opinion and follow General IT Controls (GITCs) audit plans aligned with business objectives.
• Perform special projects including, but not limited to, special investigations, incident reviews, organizational structure reviews, business process reengineering and contract reviews.
• Conduct, and document audits, according to audit program and audit schedule. Establishing Internal audit plan based on business needs and associated risks.
• While on audits, assess controls, identify control weaknesses and communicate areas for process improvements. Perform follow-up of implementation of agreed and communicated remediation actions and timely escalations.
• Prepare detailed assessment reports following each audit using the formal internal audit procedure and process.
• Report all findings to the Solera management team and ensure that corrective action plans are implemented accordingly by performing review of effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Preparing regular Internal Audit report to Local and Global management.
• Provide an understanding of information security (ISO 2700X) and business continuity (ISO 22301) standards for logical and physical security implementations.
• Assist in any type of IT compliance implementation project (ISO, SOC, GDPR, etc.) and fully participate in the internal audit process before official reviews.
• The successful candidate will also be required to provide support to the Solera information security and business functions as required by the Global Audit and Risk Services Management.
• Work directly with all levels of employees, including Senior Management throughout the Company.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, with emphasis in Information Technology, Business or a related field.
• English bilingual skills are required.
• Ability to quickly comprehend and document content during meetings without losing focus on understanding the objective.
• The required skills, knowledge and abilities are typically acquired through at least 6 years of public accounting, IT internal auditing, and/or SOX/internal controls experience.
• Experience with different information security and data privacy standards and frameworks such as ISO2700X / 22301, SOC, GDPR etc.
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) nice to have.
• Practical experience in risks and compliance assessments (GITC / ALC) over digital solutions, technology, and systems.
• Team player with a focus on the big picture and overall success of the customers, the team, and Solera.
• Build strong relationships with relevant business partners to understand their business and identify appropriate risk mitigations and opportunities to add value
• Must be self-driven and work independently in multinational environment
• Passion and commitment to quality
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team-oriented environment where change is constant and needs to be managed
• Must be performance driven, detailed, and results oriented
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with all management levels
• Willing to work flexible hours and travel, if needed