Senior Auditor, Internal Audit
- Full-time
- Job Type (exemption status): Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details below
- Business Function: Internal Audit
- Work Location: Bangalore Hallmark Office (IBS)--LOC_WDT_IBS
Company Description
At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.
At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that. Our technology helped people put a man on the moon.
We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.
Binge-watch any shows, use social media or shop online lately? You’ll find Western Digital supporting the storage infrastructure behind many of these platforms. And, that flash memory card that captures and preserves your most precious moments? That’s us, too.
We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital®, G-Technology™, SanDisk® and WD® brands.
Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It’s You & Western Digital. Together, we’re the next BIG thing in data.
Job Description
This position is reporting to the Sr Manager, Internal Audit and part of a strong, dynamic global internal audit function. This Senior position will be a member of the Internal Audit APAC region focusing on both regional and global projects based in our Bangalore, India office.
Qualifications
- Work experience: 4+ years of relevant work experience required. Strong preference for some US Public Company Internal Audit experience and/or background with a large public accounting firm.
- Certification: CIA or CPA (or equivalent) professional certification strongly preferred with expectation of base certification shortly upon hire if not already obtained. Preference for additional certifications including CIA, CPA (or equivalent), CISA, or PMP.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree with focus on Accounting, Information Systems, Commerce, or Finance required. Preference for a Master’-s degree.
- Internal Audit Project Execution Skills: Risk assessment, testing, sampling, review, root cause identification, audit reporting, and consulting skills required. Preference for additional skills in other internal audit pillars.
- Internal Audit Operations Execution Skills: Outstanding time management skills required.
- Internal Audit Technical Skills: Ability to understand and analyze business process, internal control theory, COSO 2013, governance, and knowledge of business best practices in finance & operational audit pillar required. Preference for prior industry knowledge and technical skills in data analytics or IT audit.
- Internal Audit Soft Skills: Demonstrates networking skills and the ability to initiate effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. Seeks opportunities for contact that build relationships. Partners with others taking on whatever role is necessary to achieve project or audit objectives. Participates in professional, business or community organizations and promotes a positive image of Company and Internal Audit.
- Language: Excellent verbal and written English language skills required. Secondary written and verbal language skills a plus.
- Travel: Ability and willingness to travel globally up to 25%.
Additional Information
Reporting to the Sr Manager, the Senior will assist in leading and executing projects for the finance & operations audit pillar for both the APAC region and globally, assisting in Internal Audit function improvement projects, and collaborating with the other internal audit pillars.
Execution of projects in the finance & operations audit pillar for the APAC region and globally including:
- Executing projects on the internal audit plan, including financial, operational, compliance, site, Channel Partner, and cross functional audits across the global business
- Assisting in executing project risk assessments, planning, and scoping decisions on individual audit and consulting projects
- Executing controls documentation, testing, and fieldwork for internal audit, SOX and consulting projects
- Assisting in drafting audit and consulting findings and reports
- Assisting in coordinating, planning, reviewing, and executing on Management’s assessment of Internal Controls over Financial Reporting
- Developing, cultivating, and growing relationships with key stakeholders across various business functional and operational areas
- Developing relationships with the external auditor
- Take ownership of career and skill development, coaching and mentoring opportunities and attending training