Advisor, Internal Audit, IT

Celestica International LP • Toronto, ON

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Celestica is a technology leader that partners with large companies across various sectors. The Internal Audit department plays a crucial role in evaluating risk management controls and providing recommendations. As an Internal Audit Advisor, you will utilize your IT systems knowledge to conduct internal reviews, ensure the adequacy of internal controls, and act as a key advisor to internal clients. Your responsibilities will include delivering on team goals, influencing management on technology issues, and resolving conflicts across global operations in the Americas, Europe, and Asia.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Systems is required.
• CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor), CRISC (Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control) or CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) designation is required.
• 6+ years of applicable experience in IT audit, information security, or IT risk management, preferably within a global manufacturing environment.
• Detailed knowledge and testing experience with IT general controls (“ITGCs”) across all layers of technology to include the application, operating system, and database.
• Proven track record of managing or supporting IT audits and providing recommendations to senior leadership.
• Advanced IT Control Knowledge: Deep expertise in IT General Controls (ITGC) related to logical/physical security, change management, business continuity, and network layers.
• Technical Infrastructure Knowledge: Strong understanding of complex IT infrastructures, including cloud-based solutions (Google Cloud, Azure, and AWS platforms) and networking (firewalls, routers, active directory).
• Information Security Expertise: Expert knowledge of security standards (ISO-27000 series), frameworks (COBIT, NIST, COSO), and the current enterprise threat landscape as it relates to global manufacturing.
• ERP Proficiency: Strong experience auditing SAP or similar integrated business applications and their interfaces.
• Analytical Problem Solving: Ability to evaluate diverse factors and build business cases to provide high-impact recommendations to senior leadership.
• Communication & Diplomacy: Exceptional ability to communicate findings to "busy" auditees and management with tact, ensuring a collaborative approach to remediation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct comprehensive IT audits and reviews of systems, applications, and IT processes, including complex audits for new acquisitions and emerging technologies.
• Conduct IT security audits across applications (ERP/SAP, Shop-floor, Quality systems), networks, operating systems, and databases, evaluating security vulnerabilities and coordinating audit scopes.
• Provide expert guidance to IT management on IT risk management, particularly regarding application and infrastructure security, and design risk and control matrices.
• Perform and review SOX effectiveness testing of IT key controls, including IT General Controls (ITGC), application controls, and key reports.
• Lead pre- and post-implementation reviews of major system enhancements or new global deployments to ensure control integrity.
• Interface with senior managers on IT expertise areas, coordinate action plans with management, and lead follow-up activities for deficiency resolution.
• Participate in the formulation of the annual audit plan, defining scope, purpose, and objectives of IT-specific audits, and act as a liaison to outsourced and external auditors.
• Interact with and influence management on significant IT and security issues, ensuring cost-effective solutions for improved controls and business operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior