Internal Audit and IT Controls Auditor

Target Corporation India Pvt Ltd; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Target Corporation India Pvt Ltd is seeking an Auditor to join the Finance and Accounting function. You will test and report on internal controls over financial reporting (ICoFR) and participate in control walkthroughs with business owners and external auditors, ensuring SOX compliance.

The role requires 2–4 years of IT audit experience, strong ITGC and ITAC knowledge, and familiarity with SAP IT controls and risk management frameworks such as COBIT/ISAE 3402.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s in CS/IT or related field.
• 2–4 years of audit experience with SOX focus.
• Hands-on ITGC auditing experience.
• Experience with ITAC (preferred).
• Experience with SAP IT controls (preferred).
• Knowledge of SOX, COBIT, SSAE 18 / ISAE 3402.
• Knowledge of security controls across apps/OS/DBs.
• Experience with ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Test and report on ICoFR in SOX compliance.
• Participate in process and controls walkthroughs with control owners and auditors.
• Perform ITGC design and operating effectiveness testing for areas like IAM, change management, backup/recovery, incident & problem management, batch processing, SDLC, BCD/DR.
• Perform ITAC testing including scenario testing, code reviews, IPE review, and key report validation.
• Audit IT infrastructure and information security per policies and risk framework.
• Communicate findings to stakeholders and external auditors.
• Maintain high-quality audit execution with timely documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve audit efficiency with data analytics and automation.
• Contribute to optimizing controls testing processes.

Skills

IT auditing

SOX compliance

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in CS/IT or related field

Tools

SAP

IT risk management frameworks

Job description

Auditor

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.

Experience Level Mid Level