IT Auditor II/Senior IT Auditor

Ameren•Saint Louis, MO

17h•Hybrid

About The Position

The IT Auditor II works closely with all levels of management to perform audits of the Company's operations and projects, focusing on those that support Digital strategic initiatives and business plans. The IT Auditor II assesses the effectiveness of processes and controls associated with the company's various Digital applications and systems, including Digital project implementations, cybersecurity, data privacy, and Sarbanes-Oxley. Ameren Services provides administrative support and services to Ameren Corporation and its operating companies, subsidiaries and affiliates. Ameren Services includes a wide range of skill sets and roles, from finance and legal experts to digital and cyber specialists, plus those charged with ensuring environmental compliance and operational safety. Together, we help execute a strategy that enables Ameren to deliver superior long-term value to customers, shareholders and the environment.

Requirements

IT Auditor II Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university required, preferably in Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, Finance, or related field.
One or more years of relevant experience in external auditing, internal auditing or an IT related field required.
Senior IT Auditor Bachelor’s Degree (preferably in Business Administration, Computer Science, Accounting, Finance, or related field) from an accredited college or university required.
Three or more years of relevant experience in external auditing, internal auditing or an IT related field required.
IT Auditor II - Professional certification such as CISA, CISSP, CPA, CIA, PMP or similar certification OR the ability to meet the certification requirement within twenty-four (24) months is required.
Senior IT Auditor - Professional certification such as CISA, CPA, CIA, PMP or similar certification required.
Proficiency in internal auditing professional standards required.

Nice To Haves

Advanced college degree preferred.
Three or more years of experience preferred.
Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley IT compliance and/or business risk assessment in a regulated environment preferred.
Public accounting or audit experience preferred.
Five or more years of experience preferred.
Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and/or business risk assessment in a regulated environment preferred.
Public accounting or audit experience preferred.
Knowledge of Oracle preferred.
Proficiency in internal auditing professional standards preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct reviews to evaluate compliance with policies, processes, and controls prescribed by management (e.g., Digital security standards, change management standards, data privacy, project management) and applicable regulations (e.g., Sarbanes-Oxley).
Execute reviews according to audit plan objectives, scope, timing, and deliverables.
Collaborate with Digital management and process owners to identify and evaluate current business, strategic, cybersecurity, and operational risks and priorities against the related processes and controls.
Communicate the audit status and findings to key stakeholders and assist management in developing action plans to address the root cause and improve operations.
Assist audit teams on processes and controls supporting business initiatives, software implementations, process redesign, or other special projects.
Support the Senior Auditor in risk assessment activities, including evaluating cyber, project, and operational risks, identifying emerging risks, and developing the audit plan and objectives.
Collaborate with the external auditing firm on the timing and scope of assurance work that is relevant to the firm's scope of work and Internal Audit.
Apply critical judgment, strong analytic skills, and sound independent decision-making.
Display strong presentation, verbal, and written communication skills.