Auditor Sr IT

The Internal Audit team provides critical, real-time support to all functional areas of AutoZone’s domestic and international operations. We collaborate with the business to improve operational efficiency, strengthen controls and integrate strategy by leveraging our team’s abilities and experience and best practices from across AutoZone and the industry. In addition, we are focused on developing talented individuals to grow into leadership roles within all areas of the business and to make impactful contributions to AutoZone and the community.

The Senior IT Auditor role works in a dynamic team-oriented environment and will be required to plan, supervise and execute Audit Committee approved IT audits, process/operational audits, and advisory projects. The Senior IT Auditor must be able to effectively interact with IT and business leadership to drive risk mitigation and to stay abreast of IT operational changes and emerging technologies. 

Responsibilities

• Leadership: Coach, train and supervise audit staff performing both IT audit and other advisory and assurance projects

• Audit Project Management: Leading all aspects of an audit project including planning, risk assessment, control identification, testing, issue identification, recommendation development, and reporting

• Collaboration: Working together with AutoZone leadership to assist in identifying opportunities to enhance efficiencies and effectiveness of IT processes and strengthen controls

• Relationship Building: Liaising with IT leadership to provide ongoing advisory support on key technology initiatives 

• Application Audits: Performing system pre- and post-implementation audits and auditing key system functionality and systematic controls

• Stakeholder Engagement: Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with management, external auditors, and other partners to further develop Company knowledge and auditing skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Accounting, or related curriculum 

• Three to five years of directly related experience in IT Audit (internal or external) and/or IT consulting, public accounting, or professional services industry

• CISA certification preferred; CIA or other relevant certifications a plus

• Ability to plan, organize and lead the completion of audit projects

• Ability to effectively and confidently discuss audit issues and recommendations with management and develop business-focused and value added recommendations

• Proficient in IT SOX compliance, IT General Controls (ITGCs), and Application Controls

• Familiar with internal audit principles (IIA/ISACA Standards, and COSO) and IT control frameworks (COBIT, NIST, ITIL, etc.)

• Technical Proficiency: Knowledge of SAP system and proficiency with data analysis tools (e.g., MS Excel, Python, BigQuery/Looker, SQL) is a plus.