The Manager, Internal Audit - IT sits within Illumina’s Internal Audit Function, and reports to the Associate Director, Internal Audit and is responsible for performing IT-related advisory engagements and operational audits, supporting the company’s SOX compliance program, and maintaining the department’s data analytics framework. The ideal candidate has demonstrated in-depth experience in identifying and assessing technology risks, proficiency in performing IT general and application controls, ... more details
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Position Summary:
The Manager, Internal Audit - IT sits within Illumina’s Internal Audit Function, and reports to the Associate Director, Internal Audit and is responsible for performing IT-related advisory engagements and operational audits, supporting the company’s SOX compliance program, and maintaining the department’s data analytics framework. The ideal candidate has demonstrated in-depth experience in identifying and assessing technology risks, proficiency in performing IT general and application controls, strong critical thinking and analytical skills, and customer-centric mindset. The candidate must be able to understand and convey the connection between technology risks and their related impact on business processes.
All About You
You are a business-and tech-savvy team player who is passionate about the work that you do. Your communication skills and ability to build and maintain effective relationships set you apart from the crowd and are the drivers of your success. You pay attention to details, stay organized, adapt to new situations, and can work in a very fast-paced environment, both independently and as part of a team. You take pride in delivering work products of the highest quality.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review the design of proposed system implementations and related business processes and advise management on potential risks and effective risk mitigation strategies
- Perform operational audits, that integrate both business process and technology, in compliance with professional and departmental standards
- Conduct audit planning, scoping, engagement-level risk assessments, execute fieldwork, present audit findings and recommendations to key stakeholders, and deliver timely audit reports
- Support the company’s SOX compliance program as the primary liaison across relevant stakeholder groups, driving and coordinating planning efforts, conducting testing, and evaluating any control deficiencies
- Engage with external auditors in the performance of control-related assurance activities to meet SEC reporting timelines
- Ensure documentation of internal controls includes high-quality narratives, process flowcharts, control descriptions and risk and control matrices
- Perform follow-up procedures on audit findings and control deficiencies, and work with management to ensure timely remediation
- Maintain Internal Audit systems and tools infrastructure and implement departmental technology initiatives
- Maintain and propose improvements to Data Analytics framework that incorporates emerging trends and technologies
- Champion Risk Management by periodically developing and delivering risk-related training across the organization
- Represent Internal Audit during key business transformation initiatives and provide management with independent and objective risk and control insights
- Assist and/or lead departmental initiatives and projects as needed
Requirements:
- Highest standards of ethics and integrity
- Superior analytical and critical thinking skills
- Internal Audit professional with at least 8 years of progressive audit experience in a public accounting firm and/or multinational public company
- Prior experience must include conducting operational audits in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards
- Outstanding communication skills, both oral and written, including ability to confidently discuss risks, audit findings, and deficiencies with management, provide business-focused control recommendations, and deliver high quality work product requiring minimal revisions
- Keen interest in company operations and ability to apply learnings into day-to-day activities
- Experience in designing, monitoring, and evaluating internal controls for a multinational organization
- Experience in using data analytics to drive actionable insights
- Ability to work in a team environment and/or independently to successfully deliver projects
- Ability to build cross functional relationships at all levels and stay abreast with organizational changes
- Adaptable to a fast-paced culture, changes in the business environment, dealing with ambiguity, and shifts in priorities
- Strong project management skills with an ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities to meet deadlines
- Familiarity with AuditBoard and/or Teammate, and process flowchart tools
- Knowledge of the technology stack, IT General Controls, Application Controls, Cybersecurity, and ERP environments (SAP Preferred)
- Experience working in life sciences, technology, or pharmaceutical industry
Education:
- Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Finance, Accounting or equivalent
- CISA, CISM, CIA, or equivalent professional certification required
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The estimated base salary range for the Manager, Internal Audit – IT (Hybrid) role based in the United States of America is: $115,800 - $173,800. Should the level or location of the role change during the hiring process, the applicable base pay range may be updated accordingly. Compensation decisions are dependent on several factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications, location where the role is to be performed, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Additionally, all employees are eligible for one of our variable cash programs (bonus or commission) and eligible roles may receive equity as part of the compensation package. We offer a wide range of benefits as innovative as our work, including access to genomics sequencing, family planning, health/dental/vision, retirement benefits, and paid time off.
At Illumina, we strive to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace by cultivating an environment in which everyone contributes to our mission. Built on a strong foundation, Illumina has always been rooted in openness, collaboration, and seeking alternative views and perspectives to propel innovation in genomics. We are proud to confirm a zero-net gap in pay, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or race. We also have several Employee Resource Groups (ERG) that deliver career development experiences, increase cultural awareness, and demonstrate our collective commitment to diversity and inclusion in the communities we live and work. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information. If you require accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact accommodations@illumina.com. To learn more, visit: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
