Auditor

Roundel; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Target's Internal Audit team seeks an IT audit professional with 2–4 years of SOX-focused experience to test ITGC and ITAC controls, participate in control walkthroughs, and communicate findings with auditors and owners.

You will audit IT infrastructure, security, and ERP controls, leveraging analytics to improve efficiency while ensuring quality and timely delivery. This role offers growth within a leading retailer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 2–4 years of internal or external audit with a focus on SOX compliance.
• Strong hands-on experience in auditing IT General Controls (ITGC).
• Experience with IT Application Controls (ITAC) is preferred.
• Experience with enterprise systems and ERP platforms.
• Knowledge of IT risk frameworks such as SOX, COBIT, SSAE 18 / ISAE 3402.

Responsibilities

• Testing & reporting on the Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICoFR) in compliance with SOX.
• Participating in process/controls walkthroughs with control owners and auditors.
• Performing ITGC design & operating effectiveness testing (Identity Access, Change, Backup, Incident Mgmt, SDLC, BCP/DR).
• Performing ITAC testing including scenario-based testing and interface reviews.
• Auditing IT infrastructure and information security per policy and risk framework.
• Communicating findings to stakeholders and auditors; supporting remediation.
• Maintaining high-quality audit execution and timely delivery.
• Identifying opportunities to improve audit efficiency via data analytics and automation.
• Contributing to optimization of controls testing processes.

Skills

SOX compliance

ITGC

ITAC

SAP IT controls

COBIT

ISAE 3402

Security controls

Data analytics

Auditing experience

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in CS/IT

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

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:

• 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.

Target is one of the world’s most recognized brands and one of America’s leading retailers. We make Target our guests’ preferred shopping destination by offering outstanding value, inspiration, innovation and an exceptional guest experience that no other retailer can deliver. Target is committed to responsible corporate citizenship, ethical business practices, environmental stewardship and generous community support. Since 1946, we have given 5 percent of our profits back to our communities. Our goal is to work as one team to fulfill our unique brand promise to our guests, wherever and whenever they choose to shop. We'll contact you if you're selected for next steps. In the meantime, follow us at A Bullseye View for the latest news.

Our Benefits

We care about and invest in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves.

• Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation.
• Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.