Senior Internal Audit

Applied Materials•Austin, TX

13d

About The Position

Lead scoped fieldwork and issue execution for operational audits and privileged investigations, working independently with periodic review. Design test attributes, complete high‑quality workpapers in AuditBoard, and meet performance standards. Plan audits and advisory engagements: conduct process interviews and walkthroughs, document key attributes, refine testing standards, and develop subject matter expertise within assigned scopes; provide planning support to junior auditors. Execute Ethics & Compliance investigations (in coordination with Legal, HR, GIS and business partners): Support compliance‑related reviews and investigations, including gathering facts, assessing controls, and preparing clear, well-documented findings. Support trade‑focused audit work Perform audits or advisory work in specialized risk areas, such as regulatory compliance or global trade processes, applying established frameworks and professional judgment (e.g., export licensing, export screening, intangible exports, non-SAP shipments) Identify and communicate findings: review methodology, evidence, and conclusions with the Engagement Manager; perform a sound initial risk assessment based on enterprise risk frameworks when drafting and consolidating issues; present results clearly to stakeholders and the CAE. Demonstrate proven relationship‑building skills to influence stakeholders and achieve alignment on audit findings and remediation plans. Own follow‑through to closure: secure timely management action plans, track remediation quarterly, gather evidence, and report progress until closure; maintain complete scope descriptions and artifacts in AuditBoard (including survey workflows). Lead small engagements end‑to-end (operational audit or advisory) ensuring alignment with objectives and stakeholder expectations. Perform SOX testing and provide PMO status updates; may lead SOX engagements for specific control areas, using IIA/GIA methodologies. Contribute to methods and templates and recommend scope adjustments based on professional judgment. Proven experience in internal audit, investigations, or compliance in complex, global environments, with the ability to exercise judgment on high‑risk, high‑complexity topics. Working knowledge of ethics & compliance investigations (e.g., evidence handling, stakeholder coordination, privilege considerations) and comfort presenting sensitive findings. Exposure to global trade compliance risks and controls (e.g., export controls/EAR, OFAC sanctions, ECCN/technology transfers, Import regulations) Proficiency with audit tools and documentation systems (AuditBoard) and standard IIA approaches. Strong communication, stakeholder management, and report writing skills; ability to work independently and as part of a global team. Certifications: CFE, CIA, CPA (or progress toward). Experience with ERP environments (e.g., SAP) and data analysis in audit work Prior SOX testing/lead experience; familiarity with PMO status processes. Multilingual capability Strong conceptual and practical expertise in internal audit; foundational understanding of related areas (compliance, trade, manufacturing process). Applies best practices; understands integration with other functions; maintains awareness of regulatory and competitive landscape. Serves as a resource for less experienced colleagues; may lead small projects with manageable risk. Influences a broad range of stakeholders through audit findings and proactive relationship management; drives alignment and remediation across functions.

Requirements

Proven experience in internal audit, investigations, or compliance in complex, global environments, with the ability to exercise judgment on high‑risk, high‑complexity topics.
Working knowledge of ethics & compliance investigations (e.g., evidence handling, stakeholder coordination, privilege considerations) and comfort presenting sensitive findings.
Exposure to global trade compliance risks and controls (e.g., export controls/EAR, OFAC sanctions, ECCN/technology transfers, Import regulations)
Proficiency with audit tools and documentation systems (AuditBoard) and standard IIA approaches.
Strong communication, stakeholder management, and report writing skills; ability to work independently and as part of a global team.
Certifications: CFE, CIA, CPA (or progress toward).
Experience with ERP environments (e.g., SAP) and data analysis in audit work
Prior SOX testing/lead experience; familiarity with PMO status processes.
Multilingual capability
Strong conceptual and practical expertise in internal audit; foundational understanding of related areas (compliance, trade, manufacturing process).
Applies best practices; understands integration with other functions; maintains awareness of regulatory and competitive landscape.
Serves as a resource for less experienced colleagues; may lead small projects with manageable risk.
Influences a broad range of stakeholders through audit findings and proactive relationship management; drives alignment and remediation across functions.

Responsibilities

Lead scoped fieldwork and issue execution for operational audits and privileged investigations, working independently with periodic review.
Design test attributes, complete high‑quality workpapers in AuditBoard, and meet performance standards.
Plan audits and advisory engagements: conduct process interviews and walkthroughs, document key attributes, refine testing standards, and develop subject matter expertise within assigned scopes; provide planning support to junior auditors.
Execute Ethics & Compliance investigations (in coordination with Legal, HR, GIS and business partners): Support compliance‑related reviews and investigations, including gathering facts, assessing controls, and preparing clear, well-documented findings.
Support trade‑focused audit work Perform audits or advisory work in specialized risk areas, such as regulatory compliance or global trade processes, applying established frameworks and professional judgment (e.g., export licensing, export screening, intangible exports, non-SAP shipments)
Identify and communicate findings: review methodology, evidence, and conclusions with the Engagement Manager; perform a sound initial risk assessment based on enterprise risk frameworks when drafting and consolidating issues; present results clearly to stakeholders and the CAE.
Demonstrate proven relationship‑building skills to influence stakeholders and achieve alignment on audit findings and remediation plans.
Own follow‑through to closure: secure timely management action plans, track remediation quarterly, gather evidence, and report progress until closure; maintain complete scope descriptions and artifacts in AuditBoard (including survey workflows).
Lead small engagements end‑to-end (operational audit or advisory) ensuring alignment with objectives and stakeholder expectations.
Perform SOX testing and provide PMO status updates; may lead SOX engagements for specific control areas, using IIA/GIA methodologies.
Contribute to methods and templates and recommend scope adjustments based on professional judgment.