What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior IT Internal Auditor position at Kore Wireless Canada Inc.?
SUMMARY: The Senior IT Internal Auditor will be responsible for assessing the effectiveness and efficiency of the organization's information technology (IT) systems, controls, and processes. This role will conduct audits of IT systems and infrastructure, security controls, and compliance with regulatory requirements, ensuring that IT risks are mitigated, and identifying opportunities for improvements. The Senior IT Internal Auditor will work closely with senior management and IT departments to recommend best practices and solutions to strengthen IT governance and security.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and execute IT audits, including risk assessments, internal control reviews, and compliance testing.
- Evaluate the design and effectiveness of IT controls, policies, and procedures related to data security, IT systems, networks, applications, and continuity.
- Identify and assess IT risks and vulnerabilities, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations (e.g., SOX, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS).
- Develop audit plans, test procedures, and audit reports, ensuring timely completion of audits and presenting findings to senior management.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess technology-related risks, compliance, and control effectiveness across the organization.
- Assist in identifying opportunities for process improvements and implementing cost-effective solutions to address IT control deficiencies.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior auditors, ensuring high-quality work and fostering their professional development.
- Stay current with IT trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes, applying knowledge to enhance audit strategies.
- Perform follow-up reviews on audit recommendations and ensure that corrective actions are implemented effectively.
- Assist with preparing audit documentation and reports for both internal and external stakeholders.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, accounting, or a related field. Relevant certifications include CPA and/or CIA.
- 5 years of experience in IT auditing, IT risk management, or a related IT security role in a public accounting and/or private industry experience with working knowledge of audit, accounting, finance, and internal control (i.e., SOX 404) areas.
ADDITIONAL PREFERRED ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Experience with Oracle NetSuite or similar ERP systems.
- Certifications such as Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM).
- Experience with cloud computing environments (AWS, Azure, etc.).
- Knowledge of data privacy regulations and compliance frameworks (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, ISO27001/2, COSO).
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
- None
TRAVEL
- Occasional travel may be required for onsite audits.
CORE VALUES: IoTERS
- I – Innovation
- o – One Team
- T – Trust & Integrity
- E – Equality & Diversity
- R – Results Focused
- S – Supportive & Collaborative
WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to remain stationary; move; lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. The employee must regularly sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; communicate. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
OTHER EXPECTED WORK STATUS/HOURS
N/A
OTHER DUTIES
Please not this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee
“KORE Wireless Group, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of any kind. KORE is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at KORE are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identify and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. KORE will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.”