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The Impact of a Audit Manager at Coupa:
The Audit Manager is responsible for managing all product and customer-required audits, assessments, and attestations, ensuring compliance with industry frameworks and regulatory standards such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS, HIPAA, C5, SWIFT, TISAX, PIMs, and others. This role involves planning and executing audit activities, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and maintaining certification and compliance programs to meet organizational and customer requirements.
The ideal candidate has audit experience, knowledge of regulatory and compliance frameworks, and strong organizational and communication skills to manage complex audits effectively.
What You'll Do:
- Audit Planning and Execution
- Develop and manage the annual audit plan for product and customer-required assessments, including ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS, HIPAA, C5, GDPR, and others.
- Coordinate with internal teams and external auditors to prepare for and execute audits.
- Ensure all required documentation, evidence, and processes are in place to meet audit and attestation requirements.
- Track and resolve audit findings and ensure timely remediation of identified gaps.
- Stakeholder Collaboration
- Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors, assessors, and certification bodies.
- Collaborate with internal teams, including IT, Security, Product, and Legal, to gather evidence, address audit requirements, and implement controls.
- Liaise with customer-facing teams to address customer audit and certification inquiries.
- Audit and Evidence Management
- Oversee the collection, review, and organization of audit evidence to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Maintain a centralized repository for audit documentation, including findings, evidence, and remediation plans.
- Ensure readiness for audits by continuously monitoring control effectiveness and compliance status.
- Reporting and Metrics
- Develop and deliver audit reports, dashboards, and metrics to leadership, summarizing audit outcomes, trends, and risks.
- Track and report on the status of remediation efforts and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities to enhance audit processes, tools, and methodologies to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
- Stay updated on emerging audit standards, technologies, and best practices to ensure the organization's audit program remains robust and competitive.
Day to Day:
- Audit Coordination
- Plan and schedule audits and assessments, coordinating with internal teams and external auditors.
- Monitor audit progress, ensuring timely completion of activities and deliverables.
- Evidence Management
- Collect and review evidence to support compliance with audit requirements.
- Maintain audit documentation and ensure evidence meets external auditor expectations.
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Host regular meetings with auditors, assessors, and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment on audit requirements.
- Address customer inquiries related to product certifications and attestations.
- Remediation Tracking
- Monitor the implementation of corrective actions for audit findings.
- Validate remediation efforts and update audit documentation accordingly.
- Reporting and Continuous Improvement
- Prepare and deliver audit status reports, metrics, and findings to leadership.
- Recommend and implement process improvements to streamline audit readiness and execution.
What You Will Bring to Coupa:
- Education:
- Preferred Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Cybersecurity or equivalent experience.
- Experience:
- A minimum of 7 years of experience in technology, software, or infrastructure management.
- Demonstrated success in leading teams and managing high-pressure projects, including those requiring complex cross-functional collaboration and escalation.
- Certifications:
- Preferred certifications include CISA, CISSP, CRISC, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, PMP, ITIL, Security+ or similar credentials.
- Audit Expertise:
- Strong understanding of audit processes, evidence collection, and compliance requirements for multiple frameworks.
- Project Management:
- Ability to manage complex audit schedules, coordinate teams, and track deliverables.
- Collaboration and Communication:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to engage with auditors, stakeholders, and leadership.
- Analytical Skills:
- Ability to identify control gaps, assess risks, and recommend corrective actions.
- Attention to Detail:
- High degree of accuracy in managing audit evidence and documentation.
- Knowledge of Frameworks:
- Familiarity with industry standards such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS, GDPR, HIPAA, and C5.
Key Performance Metrics
- Completion rates of scheduled audits and certifications on time and within scope.
- Reduction in audit findings and repeat issues over time.
- Accuracy and completeness of audit evidence submissions.
- Timeliness of remediation for identified audit gaps.
- Stakeholder satisfaction with audit processes and outcomes.
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