Sr. Manager, IT Audit

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The Royal Caribbean Group's Finance Team has an exciting career opportunity for a full time Sr. Manager, IT Audit reporting to the Director, Audit.

This position will work on-site in Miami, Florida

Position Summary:

In this position, you would be responsible for the supervision and oversight of department IT engagements including the assessment of IT controls over financial reporting and the assessment of IT general controls (ITGCs) supporting in-scope applications (i.e., SOX compliance). This includes assessment and supporting IT implementation teams with system development lifecycle controls (SDLCs). In addition, you would be accountable for the successful design, execution, completion, and reporting of department projects, as well as day-to-day operations; working collaboratively and cross-functionally with various other departments such as Accounting, Finance, Legal, and IT security, as needed.

• Responsible for planning, resource budgeting and coordination, execution, reporting, and effectively presenting and communicating conclusions around the following core components of our Audit and Advisory program agenda.

• IT Audit Risk Assessments, Scoping, Testing, and Reporting of Results - Oversee and at times perform the company's assessment and certification of IT-related internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) in accordance with the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (i.e., SOX compliance). Ensure IT business process and IT general controls (ITGCs), including service organization controls (SOC reports), are assessed in accordance with the IT audit plan. Collaborate and partner with external auditors and internal stakeholders to ensure the audit approach and process is organized and the strategy is appropriate.

• IT Audit and Advisory Projects - Supervise and oversee the plan and execution of specific shipboard and/or shoreside projects related to internal controls over logical access, change management, IT operations, application access and security, data interfaces, and/or operational controls supporting the business and continuous assurance procedures. Develop and lead the company's technology/system implementation assurance program (i.e., pre-implementation and/or post-implementation reviews) and testing strategy for controls over robotic process automation (RPA).

• Investigations and Compliance Projects - Perform reviews related to IT-related investigations and/or alleged fraud.

• Directly manage/supervise one to five professionals and ensure the department's goals and objectives are carried out in a productive and positive environment.

• Train and develop employees. Plan, assign, supervise, and oversee staff work. Complete performance reviews. Reward and correct employees; and resolve interpersonal issues in accordance with company policy.

• Develop the department's annual Audit and Advisory Services plan for IT projects and schedule resources accordingly throughout the year.

• Communicate effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders including external auditors and consultants. Prepare articulate reports and executive-level presentations.

• Limited travel is expected; however, must be able to travel up to 20% of the time and will include international travel and work aboard cruise ships.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited University in Computer Science or Information Systems is required. Master's of Accounting, MBA, Information Systems, or advanced degree preferred.

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in IT consulting and/or experience within a large public organization performing and overseeing large-scale system implementation projects.

• Experience applying knowledge of IT, GRC, and audit concepts, frameworks, and/or techniques from COSO's internal control framework, COSO's enterprise risk management framework, ISACA's COBIT IT governance framework, PCAOB's auditing standards, and/or IIA's professional audit standards.

• Progressive experience leading and managing diverse multi-level teams at and/or serving multi-national public companies.

• Professional certifications (CPA, CIA, CISA) are recommended.

• Cruise and/or Travel Industry Experience desirable.

• Must possess knowledge of IT internal auditing standards and requirements (i.e., IIA, ISACA) and industry-accepted internal control and IT Governance frameworks (i.e. COSO, COBIT).

• Proficient in applying internal auditing standards, methodologies, procedures, and techniques as well as basic investigation protocols and strategies.

• Able to interact effectively with various levels of management, and peers, and manage multiple priorities/tasks.

• Strong subject matter expertise, and attention to detail, yet able to maintain a big-picture point of view and link projects to broader corporate strategy.

• Ability to manage, motivate and develop people and drive effective teams.

• Ability and willingness to travel as needed.