Senior IT Auditor

Unum Group•Chattanooga, TN

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About The Position

This senior-level position performs moderately complex technology-focused audit activities within Internal Audit. The role works independently and in teams with minimal management direction, contributing to audit and project objectives through audit or business experience, creativity, problem solving, critical thinking, decision-making, and professional judgment. The position supports audits of business applications and infrastructure, evaluates whether related risks are managed, and may lead less complex audits. The Senior IT Auditor designs and performs risk-based testing of processes and controls, analyzes IT and business data, identifies risks and control deficiencies, and assesses compliance with applicable regulations, including SOX-related IT general controls. The role collaborates with team members, business partners, and external consultants; communicates audit results to business partners and senior leaders; and develops relationships across technical and business areas to provide insights that help reduce risk. The position also supports team development, shares knowledge, and contributes to continuous improvement and quality audit work.

Requirements

Relevant four-year degree in information systems, computer science, finance/accounting, or another related field.
Three to seven years of work experience.
Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, demonstrated curiosity, and attention to detail.
Ability to act on manager feedback and solve problems collaboratively.
Ability to adapt positively to change and promote effective change behavior, including adopting new processes and technologies.
Effective, inclusive, concise oral and written communication skills; ability to listen, build connections, instill trust, influence stakeholders, and tailor complex information to diverse audiences.
Ability to use data to provide insights, support decision-making, and communicate findings effectively.
Continuous-improvement mindset, including seeking efficient ways of working, sharing knowledge, and encouraging improvement opportunities.
Ability to independently prioritize work and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to connect business processes and drivers with changes, risks, issues, and trends and turn that understanding into actionable outcomes.
Strong Excel skills and proficiency in Word and PowerPoint.
Familiarity with audit principles and practices aligned with the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) Global Internal Audit Standards.
Familiarity with COSO and SOX control frameworks for GAAP financial reporting.

Nice To Haves

Professional certification such as CIA, CPA, CFE, or CISA, or progress toward certification.
Basic scripting or automated testing/analysis skills, such as Python, PowerShell, or R.

Responsibilities

Mentor and coach Global Audit team members, where applicable, by sharing knowledge and supporting their development.
Apply and continuously improve knowledge of audit principles, practices, frameworks, and methodology.
Complete quality audit activities in support of team performance goals and metrics.
Plan, organize, and prioritize work across multiple audits and initiatives, individually and as part of a team; lead audits with less complexity when appropriate.
Pursue ongoing learning, departmental training, professional development, and relevant certifications, and share learning with others.
Use audit management software, data analysis and visualization tools, productivity software, and analytics to perform work and support others’ technical development.
Support planning, research, and execution of the internal audit lifecycle to assess risk management for business applications and infrastructure.
Design and complete risk-based testing to evaluate the strength and effectiveness of processes and controls.
Identify company risks, including assessing compliance with applicable regulations such as SOX-scoped IT general controls.
Collaborate with team members, business partners, and external consultants to assess the business impact of IT risks and recommend appropriate actions.
Assist in developing and presenting audit results to business partners and senior leaders in a clear, actionable way.
Build relationships with technical professionals, business areas, and leaders; expand knowledge of processes, IT systems, and industry trends to provide forward-looking risk insights.
Perform moderately complex analysis of IT and business data to identify risks and assess control deficiencies.

Benefits

Award-winning culture and a priority on inclusion and diversity.
Performance-based incentive plans.
Health, vision, and dental benefits.
Short- and long-term disability benefits.
Paid time off, including paid time to volunteer.
401(k) retirement plan with an employer match up to 5% and an additional 4.5% contribution whether or not the employee contributes.
Mental health support.
Career advancement opportunities.
Student loan repayment options.
Tuition reimbursement.
Flexible work environments.