IT Internal Auditor (Senior)

The Senior IT Internal Auditor plays a critical role in ensuring that PPG’s information technology systems and processes adhere to internal controls driven by PPG policy and emerging best practices and mandated by regulation such as the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX). This position involves conducting comprehensive audits, assessing risks, and providing recommendations to strengthen internal controls primarily related to financial reporting, with secondary support in the audit of other technology risks. As part of the Corporate Audit Services Department, this hybrid position is based in our Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, global headquarters location and will report to the Associate Director, Global IT Audit.

Key Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with other members of Corporate Audit Services, financial Controllership, IT management, auditees, and others throughout the organization to ensure audit success.
• Plan, execute, and document more complex audits primarily focused on IT SOX compliance.
• Coordinate collection of control evidence with auditees.
• Lead walkthroughs to confirm the operation of internal controls.
• Hold audit meetings to discuss identified issues and propose recommendations and corrective actions.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of IT general controls, such as access security, change management, and computer operations.
• Correct work paper documentation or testing timely upon supervisory review.
• Identify control deficiencies and draft recommendations to remediate them in collaboration with management.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of SOX regulations, industry standards, and best practices related to IT governance and compliance.
• Perform follow-up audits to ensure deficiencies or issues are addressed timely.
• Prepare reports and presentations for senior management regarding audit findings and compliance status.
• Mentor and provide informal oversight over more inexperienced IT auditors.
• Build good working relationships with auditees, IT management, Controllership, IT risk, and PwC auditors.
• Other IT audit duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, accounting, or related field.
• Professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CISM, CIA, or CPA are preferred.
• 1-4 years of experience in IT audit, financial audit, or technology, with strong preference for experience in a publicly traded company or with a public accounting firm conducting SOX audits.
• A foundational level understanding of IT controls, risk management, and regulatory requirements.
• Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills with ability to communicate clearly, quickly, and persuasively.
• Ability to work independently, enthusiastically, and collaboratively to meet essential timelines in a fast-paced environment.
  
  

#Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Vacation and annual bonus plan!

PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.

Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.