Yamaha has an excellent opportunity for a Senior IT Auditor to join our Internal Audit team in Cypress, CA.

The Senior IT Auditor will assist Division Manager, Internal Audit in execution of J-Sox and internal audit projects to promote and ensure a strong IT control environment of the company. Senior IT Auditor works on complex audit areas independently and ensures successful completion of assigned audit engagements. Senior IT Auditor applies risk and control concepts to scenario encountered, identifies any potential issues and guide auditees for proper resolutions. 

Specific duties include, but are not limited to: 

J-Sox - Work with co-sourcing resources and execute IT J-Sox according to the parent company’s guideline and schedule.

• Assist process owners to prepare/update control matrix and evaluate the appropriateness of the controls based on the control objective and model control provided by the parent company. Prepare flowcharts and narrative where necessary. Write/revise a test plan based on the control descriptions provided by process owners.
• Perform test of controls based on the test plan to determine whether the controls are operating effectively. Ensure test results are well-documented based on a complete and accurate understanding of the control and risk. 
• If a design/operating deficiency is noted, work with the process owner to ensure that an effective remediation is implemented, and retest is completed timely
• Roll-forward the test results by confirming controls with process owners
• Coordinate with external auditor for their audit

Internal Audit

• Prepare IT audit universe and assist Division Manager of Internal Audit in the preparation of annual audit plan based on risk assessment
• Make comprehensive plans to carry out individual audit tasks, including determination of audit objectives, identifying major controls and risks, and creating the audit program.
• Execute the audit according to the audit program. Identify potential IT risks and related issues by applying knowledge of Information Technology industry trends and present IT environment
• Produce reports and audit work papers, ensuring effective documentation of work performed and conclusions as well as the recommended actions for the areas that need to be improved
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Participate in special projects or studies such as fraud investigation, risk assessment, due diligence acquisition reviews, audit department policy updates, etc.
• Take part in major IT initiatives and projects as well as in reviews of security systems and internal controls under development

Decision Making:

• J-Sox – Based on the guideline provided by the parent company, determine appropriateness of design and operational effectiveness of controls in the assigned areas. 
• Internal Audit – Determine an audit conclusion in each assigned area based on the audit program. Determine the impact of the exceptions to the entire audit and the audited entity and appropriateness of action plans based on the business environment and risk.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Accounting or other related field, or sufficient experience in public accounting, internal auditing or other field that would provide the same basic knowledge.
• CPA/CIA/CISA preferred
• 5 years of IT audit experience
• J-Sox and/or U.S. Sox documentation and testing
• Strong proficiency in SAP
• Proficient computer skills and in the use of Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Access
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skill
• Strong organizational, time management, and follow up skills including the ability to handle and adjust to competing priorities to meet deadlines and commitments

Pay Range:

• $64,725 - $114,562

Reports to: Division Manager Internal Audit

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 

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