Cyber & Technology Auditor

WestRock Company; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

WestRock Company is seeking a Cyber & Technology Auditor based in Atlanta to execute assurance and advisory IA projects, including cyber, technology, financial, and enterprise audits, as well as SOX testing and Direct Assistance procedures.

The role supports a risk/control assurance function, delivering data-driven insights and contributing to continuous improvement within the global risk environment. Hybrid work arrangement applies with some travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in MIS/CS/Accounting/Finance/Engineering or related field.
• Relevant internship or work experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interface with leaders.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Confident working with individuals at various levels in a consultative manner.
• Strong technical abilities; proficient with Microsoft Office and able to learn new IT systems.
• Available to travel approximately 10–15%.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and executing internal audits of technology, compliance, operational, and financial policies and processes.
• Assist in planning, supervision and execution of internal audit testing and SOX activities.
• Coordinate with process owners and external auditors; support walkthroughs and testing.
• Support IA in technology, cyber, operational, compliance, plant and financial audits and inventory observations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of IA approaches, tools and standards; support ISO/IA standards.

Skills

Cybersecurity knowledge

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Travel availability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (MIS/CS/Accounting/Finance/Engineering)

Relevant internship or work experience

Master’s degree/MBA is a Plus

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Internal Audit team is looking for a Cyber & Technology Auditor. This individual will report to the Senior Director, Cyber & Technology Audits and will be responsible for executing assurance and advisory Internal Audit (IA) projects including cyber and technology (primary), financial, and enterprise related audits, Sarbanes-Oxley testing activities, and external Audit Direct Assistance procedures included within the annual Internal Audit plan.

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.

This role is based in Atlanta, follows a hybrid model (three days in the office and two days working from home), and involves approximately 10-15% travel.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning and execution of internal audits of the Company's technology, compliance, operational, and financial policies, procedures, and processes to validate 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.
• Assist in the planning and supervision of and execute technology, compliance, operational, and field audit 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 auditors; 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, plant audits, financial audits, and regular inventory observations.
• Execute work in compliance with department and company policies; drive continuous improvement of IA approaches, tools and methodologies, and productivity; support an internal Quality Assurance and Improvement Program to maintain compliance with The Institute of Internal Auditors’ International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.

Candidate Background & Knowledge

• Bachelor’s Degree (Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, Finance, Engineering, etc.)
• Relevant internship or work experience
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to interface with key stakeholders and leaders
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills both verbal and electronic formats
• Confident working with individuals at various levels of an organization in a consultative manner
• Strong technical abilities, working with Microsoft Office and ability to learn new IT Systems efficiently.
• Available to travel approximately 10% - 15%

Desired Skills

• Master’s degree/MBA is a Plus
• CISA, CISSP, CIA, or CFE
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity topics
• Data analytic and visualization skills, utilizing data and transactions to identify errors and provide business insights; strong problem-solving skills
• Accounting, Auditing, Financial Reporting, COSO, NIST, and/or Sarbanes-Oxley