IT Auditor

Walgreens; Deerfield (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Walgreens in Deerfield, IL is seeking a Senior Auditor to lead planning and execution of financial, operational and compliance audits, including internal control reviews intended to identify efficiencies and process improvements. You will oversee project teams and coach junior staff.

Responsibilities include developing audit objectives and programs, performing audits, documenting tests, reporting findings, coordinating with external auditors, and managing timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and at least 1 year of experience in financial/operational auditing; information technology auditing; AND/OR financial/operational or information technology auditing experience in a public accounting firm
• Intermediate level skill in Microsoft Excel (for example: using SUM function, setting borders, setting column width, inserting charts, using text wrap, sorting, setting headers and footers and/or print scaling)
• Intermediate level skill in Microsoft PowerPoint (for example: applying a theme, formatting character spacing, inserting a picture, changing slide layout and theme colors, adding transitions, customizing slide numbers, changing chart style and/or formatting font)
• Intermediate level skill in Microsoft Word (for example: inserting headers, page breaks, page numbers and tables and/or adjusting table columns)
• Willing to travel up to 15% of the time for business purposes .(within state and out of state)

Responsibilities

• Leads the development of audit objectives, scope and audit programs through a risk assessment of the business process being reviewed
• Leads the execution of financial, operational, and compliance audits through inquiry, observation and testing
• Works under minimal supervision on complex projects and may assist less experienced peers. Able to independently identify risks in a given process and exercise independent judgment
• Documents testing in automated workpapers
• Communicates the progress of audits to the Manager/Director on a timely basis. Based on changes or new information arising in the audit process, collaborates with project management to adjust audit programs to address these changes
• Identifies and documents audit findings, and effectively communicates, as identified, to supervisor,. Escalate audit findings to Manager/Director
• Prepares written communications, including the audit report, client correspondence, memos, and other working papers that document the scope, procedures performed, findings, and conclusions
• Assists with post-audit follow up to determine adequacy of corrective actions taken
• Interacts with client personnel and demonstrates a commitment to continually improve client satisfaction
• Coordinates internal audit activities with external auditors to ensure proper audit coverage and reduce duplication of efforts
• Sets and adheres to detailed project timelines including concrete project milestones. Communicates deviations from timelines to management when identified
• May oversee auditors on a project basis and reviews working papers and files for accuracy and completeness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Computer Science or MIS

Master’s degree in Accountancy, MIS or MBA

Bachelor's Degree with 3+ years auditing experience (public accounting)

CIA, CPA, CFE, or CISA certifications

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Access

Job description

Job Summary

The Senior Auditor leads the planning and executing of various financial, operational and compliance audits, including but not limited to, internal control reviews designed to identify potential efficiencies, control enhancements and process improvement opportunities. Oversees project team members as they execute the audit and provides coaching/feedback to team members.

Job Responsibilities

• Leads the development of audit objectives, scope and audit programs through a risk assessment of the business process being reviewed.
• Leads the execution of financial, operational, and compliance audits through inquiry, observation and testing.
• Works under minimal supervision on complex projects and may assist less experienced peers. Able to independently identify risks in a given process and exercise independent judgment.
• Documents testing in automated workpapers.
• Communicates the progress of audits to the Manager/Director on a timely basis. Based on changes or new information arising in the audit process, collaborates with project management to adjust audit programs to address these changes.
• Identifies and documents audit findings, and effectively communicates, as identified, to supervisor,. Escalate audit findings to Manager/Director.
• Prepares written communications, including the audit report, client correspondence, memos, and other working papers that document the scope, procedures performed, findings, and conclusions.
• Assists with post-audit follow up to determine adequacy of corrective actions taken.
• Interacts with client personnel and demonstrates a commitment to continually improve client satisfaction.
• Coordinates internal audit activities with external auditors to ensure proper audit coverage and reduce duplication of efforts.
• Sets and adheres to detailed project timelines including concrete project milestones. Communicates deviations from timelines to management when identified.
• May oversee auditors on a project basis and reviews working papers and files for accuracy and completeness.

About Walgreens

Founded in 1901, Walgreens (www.walgreens.com) has a storied heritage of caring for communities for generations and proudly serves nearly 9 million customers and patients each day across its approximately 8,500 stores throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico, and leading omni-channel platforms. Walgreens has approximately 220,000 team members, including nearly 90,000 healthcare service providers, and is committed to being the first choice for retail pharmacy and health services, building trusted relationships that create healthier futures for customers, patients, team members and communities.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and at least 1 year of experience in financial/operational auditing; information technology auditing; AND/OR financial/operational or information technology auditing experience in a public accounting firm OR a High School Diploma/GED and at least 4 years of experience in financial/operational auditing or information technology auditing.
• Intermediate level skill in Microsoft Excel (for example: using SUM function, setting borders, setting column width, inserting charts, using text wrap, sorting, setting headers and footers and/or print scaling).
• Intermediate level skill in Microsoft PowerPoint (for example: applying a theme, formatting character spacing, inserting a picture, changing slide layout and theme colors, adding transitions, customizing slide numbers, changing chart style and/or formatting font).
• Intermediate level skill in Microsoft Word (for example: inserting headers, page breaks, page numbers and tables and/or adjusting table columns).
• Willing to travel up to 15% of the time for business purposes .(within state and out of state)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Computer Science or MIS.
• Master’s degree in Accountancy, MIS or MBA.
• Bachelor's Degree and at least 3 years of experience in financial/operational auditing; information technology auditing; AND/OR financial/operational or information technology auditing experience in a public accounting firm.
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Information System’s Auditor (CISA).
• Experience in the Retail, Pharmaceutical, Healthcare or Distribution industry
• Experience with statistical sampling procedures as they relate to conducting of audits.
• Basic level skill in Microsoft Access (for example: opening a table in datasheet view, entering data, filtering data, creating a form, modifying a form layout, applying themes, running, sorting and saving queries, creating and formatting a report, changing report test, adding an image, printing labels, navigating through records, and/or exporting to Excel).
• Experience with internal control concepts (COSO and/or COBIT) and Sarbanes Oxley requirements.
• Experience with project management (for example: planning, organizing, and managing resources to bring about the successful completion of specific project goals and objectives).
• Foreign language skills (Spanish, Mandarin, Hindu)

The Salary below is being provided to promote pay transparency and equal employment opportunities at Walgreens. The actual hourly salary within this range that you will be offered will depend on a variety of factors including geography, skills and abilities, education, experience and other relevant factors. This role will remain open until filled.

We will consider employment of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Salary Range: $65000 - $113,750.00 / Salaried