Senior Information Technology Auditor

Smurfit Westrock; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive remuneration

Training & development opportunities

Hybrid working

Wellbeing programme

Career with global packaging company

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Dublin is seeking a Senior Cyber & Tech Auditor to join Internal Audit. You will execute technology and cyber assurance projects and support global risk/control initiatives across Europe, partnering with the Senior Director, Cyber and Technology Audit.

The role requires strong IT audit experience, fluent English, and the ability to travel up to 15%. You will collaborate with process owners and external auditors to strengthen the company's risk framework and resilience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in MIS/CS/Engineering or similar.
• 3+ years IT audit experience.
• Fluency in English.
• Certifications: CISA, CISSP, CPA, CIA, CFE or equivalent.
• Second European language is a plus.
• Willingness to travel 10–15%.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and executing internal audits of technology/cyber, compliance, and financial processes.
• Perform technology/cyber, compliance, and operational testing and document findings.
• Collaborate with process owners and external auditors to support audits.
• Support various IA audits including mill/plant, financial, and IT audits.

Skills

English fluency

Communication

Presentation skills

Cybersecurity knowledge

Data analytics

Audit experience

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in MIS/CS/Engineering

Job description

Smurfit Westrock, a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging, operates in 40 countries with over 500 packaging converting operations and 63 paper mills. With the circular economy at the core of our business, we use renewable, recyclable, and recycled materials to create sustainable packaging solutions. Having over 100k employees, and 300k acres of forestry, we are committed supporting the environment, employees, and the communities where we operate.

About the role:

Internal Audit is looking to fill the Senior Cyber & Tech auditor position in Dublin. The candidate will be a high calibre professional with energy and self-drive to make the role their own and to support the audit team in Europe in addition to supporting the Senior Director, Cyber and Technology Audit. This individual will be responsible for assisting and executing technology and cyber related assurance and advisory Internal Audit (IA) projects, as well as supporting the technology audit scope related to integrated financial, compliance and enterprise audits.

This role will support the department's aspiration of creating a strong risk/control assurance function, being consistently sought out for risk/control advisory services, delivering respected, valued, data-driven risk/control insights, and positively influencing continuous improvement of the changing global risk/control environment.

Responsibilities

include but are not limited to the following:

• Assist in the planning and execution of internal audits of the Company's technology/cyber, compliance, operational, and financial policies, procedures, and processes to ensure reliability and integrity of information, proper recording of transactions, safeguarding of assets, compliance with policies and procedures, achievement of operational goals and objectives, and effective and efficient use of resources.
• Execute technology/cyber, compliance, and operational testing in addition to walkthroughs, internal control operating effectiveness testing, and substantive procedures to support the Company's Sarbanes-Oxley 404 Program; document work performed and communicate exceptions/deficiencies to Internal Audit management.
• Work closely with the Company’s process owners and external auditor; provide appropriate support in the performance of walkthroughs as well as internal control/substantive testing.
• Support all functional areas of Internal Audit including executing technology and cyber audits, operational audits, compliance audits, mill/plant audits, and financial audits.

Key Role Requirements

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or similar relevant field.
• +3 years of experience in IT audit
• Fluency in English, both verbal and written.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities, prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and deliver results.
• Available to travel approximately 10% -15%

Desired Skills:

• CISA, CISSP, CPA, CIA, CFE or similar relevant certification.
• Proficiency in second European language, both verbal and written.
• Experience in areas such as: Cybersecurity and Data Protection, System Development Lifecycle, Identity Governance and Access Management, Ecommerce, Cloud Computing/ Environments such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, etc., Compliance, COSO and/or Sarbanes-Oxley.
• Data analytic and visualization skills, utilizing data and transactions to identify errors and provide business insights.
• Experience in supporting large implementation/ business transformation projects from an audit and risk advisory perspective.
• Proficiency in second European language, both verbal and written.
• Experience in effectively working in a large team environment (within the department and on cross-functional teams) to solve multi-faceted business and technology issues

What we can offer you:

• -Attractive remuneration package where you will be rewarded for your performance.
• -Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
• -Opportunity to become part of a dynamic and diverse team of professionals
• -A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work
• -Work life balance through flexible hours and hybrid working.
• -The chance to travel, collaborate with Senior management and use your unique skills to make a positive impact
• -Wellbeing support through our wellbeing programme and Employee Assistance programme.
• -Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence