Auditor

Target; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Target is seeking an Auditor to join the Internal Audit team in Bengaluru, India. You will test and report on internal controls over financial reporting (SOX) and participate in control walkthroughs with control owners and external auditors, helping ensure compliance and risk management across ITGC and ITAC areas.

You will apply analytical thinking to assess controls, support IT security reviews, and drive efficiency through data analytics while maintaining high-quality audit execution in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of internal or external audit with a strong focus on SOX compliance.
• Strong hands-on experience auditing IT General Controls (ITGC).
• Experience with IT Application Controls (ITAC) preferred.
• Experience with SAP IT controls, including SAP security design and baseline controls (preferred).
• Knowledge of IT risk management frameworks and standards such as SOX, COBIT, SSAE 18 / ISAE 3402.
• Working knowledge of security controls across applications, operating systems, and databases.
• Experience with ERP platforms and enterprise systems.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, independent work ability.
• Initiative and professionalism in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Test & report on Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICoFR) in compliance with SOX.
• Participate in process/controls walkthroughs with control owners, 2nd line teams & external auditors.
• Perform Design & Operating effectiveness testing for IT General Controls (ITGC) areas like Identity Access management, Change management, Backup & Recovery, Incident & Problem Management, Batch Job Processing, SDLC, Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery.
• Perform design & operating effectiveness testing of IT Application Controls (ITAC) including scenario-based testing, source code and interface control reviews, review of IPE (Information Produced by the Entity), key report validation.
• Perform internal audits covering IT infrastructure and information security in line with Internal Audit policies and standards.
• Communicate findings noted during testing and work with internal audit auditors, 2nd line team, control owners & external auditors to assess the impact of findings.
• Maintaining high-quality audit execution, including timely delivery and adherence to documentation and quality standards.
• Identifying opportunities to enhance audit efficiency through data analytics and automation.
• Contributing to the optimization of controls testing processes for enhancing efficiency and transparency.
• Taking ownership of professional development through proactive learning, stretch assignments, and cross-functional exposure.

Skills

SOX compliance

ITGC auditing

ITAC auditing

SAP IT controls

Risk management frameworks

Security controls

ERP systems

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in CS/IT or related

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

SOX compliance tools

Job description

Job Description:

About Us

Target is an iconic brand, a Fortune 50 company and one of America’s leading retailers.

Right on pace with Target’s distinctive retail brand, in a role in Target Finance and Accounting, you will be a truly collaborative partner with a seat at the table. You’ll bring your unique point of view, experience and passion for the work to your team and internal clients. In Finance, you’ll be an integral voice in discussions that lead to Target’s unparalleled shopping experience. Your analysis and recommendations will be directly applied to critical business decisions, from sales to merchandising and beyond. Within Finance, you’ll enjoy the interesting challenges of the competitive retail space. You’ll see your contributions come to life in virtually every area of this dynamic enterprise. And you’ll grow and be challenged in your career while having a healthy balance with life outside of work. Internal Audit provides independent assurance and risk insights to and collaborates with business owners across the enterprise. You’ll use professional judgment, analytics, agile concepts and other innovations daily. You’ll understand, assess the effectiveness of and help improve risk management capabilities (e.g., processes and controls) for Target’s strategic, business and compliance objectives.

Roles & Responsibilities

As an Auditor, you will be a part of the Internal Audit team and responsible for:

• Testing & reporting on the Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICoFR) in compliance with the Sarbanes‑Oxley Act (SOX).
• Participating in process/ controls walkthroughs in collaboration with the control owners, 2nd line teams & Target’s external auditors, documenting the process/ control design evaluation & developing detailed test procedures.
• Performing Design & Operating effectiveness testing for assigned IT General Controls (ITGC) areas like Identity Access management, Change management, Backup & Recovery, Incident & Problem Management, Batch Job Processing, SDLC, Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery.
• Performing design & operating effectiveness testing of IT Application Controls (ITAC) including Scenario‑based testing, Source code and interface control reviews, Review of IPE (Information Produced by the Entity), Key report validation across enterprise applications.
• Performing internal audits covering IT infrastructure and information security in line with Internal Audit policies and standards and developing a strong understanding of the organization’s risk management framework, information security policies, and control procedures.
• Communicating any findings noted during the testing and working with the internal audit auditors, 2nd line team, control owners & external auditors to assess the impact of the findings.
• Maintaining high‑quality audit execution, including timely delivery and adherence to documentation and quality standards.
• Identifying opportunities to enhance audit efficiency through data analytics and automation.
• Contributing to the optimization of controls testing processes for enhancing efficiency and transparency.
• Taking ownership of professional development through proactive learning, stretch assignments, and cross‑functional exposure.

Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.

About You

• Bachelor’s/ Master’s (3 or 4 years) in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in internal or external audit with a high focus on SOX compliance
• Strong hands‑on experience in auditing IT General Controls (ITGC)
• Experience of handling IT Application Controls (ITAC) (preferred).
• Experience with SAP IT controls, including SAP security design, baseline controls, and leading practices (preferred).
• Good understanding of IT risk management frameworks and standards such as SOX, COBIT, SSAE 18 / ISAE 3402.
• Working knowledge of security controls across applications, operating systems, and databases.
• Experience with enterprise systems and ERP platforms.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to work independently and drive outcomes.
• Demonstrates initiative, ownership, and a high level of professionalism in a fast‑paced environment.

Preferences

• CISA, CISSP, CISM, ITIL, CIA, CCNA, CCSK, ISO27001 Lead Auditor
• Big 4 Consulting experience
• Retail Industry experience.

Requirements