Audit Analyst

Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and detailed-oriented IT Internal Audit Analyst to join our Internal Audit team. This position will primarily be involved in the planning and execution of IT operational and IT SOX audits, which includes audits relating to general IT controls, application controls, IT operations, information security, and system implementations throughout Energizer. This position will also be responsible for assisting with business operational and SOX audits, and managing special projects and initiatives, as needed. The candidate will play a key role in strengthening our internal controls, assessing risk, and ensuring excellence across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Execute Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and financial / operational audits in accordance with the annual audit plan.
• Perform audit planning activities based on risk assessment and audit objectives, including conducting and documenting process and control walkthroughs with control owners.
• Evaluate the design and effectiveness of internal controls, ensuring alignment with U.S. GAAP and company policies.
• Identify control gaps, inefficiencies, and risks; develop practical recommendations to address the risk.
• Practice good time management to ensure audit timelines are met.
• Prepare clear, concise, and well-documented audit workpapers and audit reports.
• Clearly present audit results to management and collaborate on remediation plans.
• Support remediation efforts and validate corrective actions.
• Work with and assist the internal audit department with respect to data analytics.
• Assist in special projects, investigations, and process improvement initiatives.
• Build and nurture positive working relationships with the IT organization, external auditors, outsourced IT audit resources and management.
• Assist the IT Internal Audit Manager with the annual global IT audit risk assessment and IT SOX risk assessment.

Qualifications - Required Skills and Experience

• 2+ years of experience in IT internal audit, external audit, or related role
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, information systems, or related field
• Knowledge of Sarbanes – Oxley (SOX) and audit methodologies
• A foundational knowledge and auditing experience over IT infrastructure and applications
• Familiarity with common technology, project management, and control assessment frameworks (e.g., COSO, CIS, ITIL, ISO, NIST, and COBIT).
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work independently in a complex, dynamic, and fast-paced environment
• Ability to travel, including international (up to10%)

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Public accounting experience
• Experience with analytical auditing tools such as Power BI, ACL, IDEA, Alteryx, or Microsoft Excel
• Professional certification (e.g., CISA, CISSP, CISM, GIAC, CIA, CPA, etc.)
• SAP, Windows, SQL, Hana and Oracle experience
• Proficient with AuditBoard/Optro (audit management tool)
• Prior consumer product industry experience and/or manufacturing experience