IT Auditor

Uniti

About The Position

The IT Auditor will principally support the Company’s Internal Controls compliance testing program and the internal audit function through participation in ITGC, financial and operations audit activities with a focus on continuous improvement in internal control procedures as well as the development of efficient and effective testing strategies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Ability to complete deliverables and meet work plan specifications and deadlines; takes ownership and accountability for assigned areas.
Analytical mindset with sound judgement and attention to detail.
Sense of curiosity and ability to apply critical thinking to proactively solve problems.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities, work independently or in small teams, achieve established goals and objectives, and communicate progress in a timely and meaningful manner.
Experience assisting with audits, with a focus on ITGCs.
Understanding or experience with internal controls, including planning, evaluation, walkthroughs, documentation, sampling, testing, and remediation.
Ability to ensure documentation obtained contains sufficient, competent, and relevant evidential matter to support conclusions reached.
Understanding of control frameworks (e.g., COSO, COBIT, ISO, NIST), with a pragmatic approach to applying them.
Strong written, verbal, and analytical skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word / Excel / PowerPoint).

Nice To Haves

Ability to understand information security and network risks, with a strong technical background and knowledge of Information Technology and security, including UNIX, AS400, Windows NT, and Mainframe environments.
Experience in automation, continuous monitoring controls, and application of AI in audit.
Experience reviewing SOC Reports.
Previous experience with audit and/or Sarbanes-Oxley compliance procedures.
Technical knowledge of Python or other data analytics tools.
Telecommunications industry experience and knowledge.
Experience in Big Four, or Internal/External Audit.

Responsibilities

Assist with the review of Information Technology General Controls (ITGCs) to ensure Uniti Group’s ICFR is operating and designed effectively.
Assist with the execution of operational IT audits and reviews focused on various technologies in the business.
Participate in planning and execution of audits including ITGCs and operational IT audits, completion of test steps to evaluate controls, and gathering/analyzing information as necessary to evaluate the effectiveness and adequacy of the controls.
Collaborate with management and external auditors to ensure internal controls effectively mitigate risks.
Gain an understanding of the business, execute audit programs and testing, analyze findings, assist with report writing, as well as participate in corrective action planning, and track issues through remediation with the business owners.
Document and assess the design and operating effectiveness of controls and processes to meet established business objectives across the business
Assist special projects as directed.
Build trusted relationships with business leaders while maintaining all organizational and professional ethical standards.