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IT Audit Director

Recruiter
Ferguson
Location
Newport News, Virginia, USA
Salary
Competitive Salary + Bonus + Relocation Package
Closing date
18 Aug 2019

Job Details

IAC have been retained to identify the very best IT Audit Director for Ferguson, based in Newport News, Virginia.

Ferguson is the world's leading specialist distributor of plumbing and heating products. Ferguson is the market leader in the US, UK and Canada, with combined revenues of $20,752m. US revenue is $16.7 billion dollars. Global operations involve 35,000 associates across 2,280 international branches.

Ferguson is growing, adapting and thriving as it develops for the future market. This vacancy is a critical position in ensuring the success of this growth by providing assurance on critical transformation projects, whilst building a leading IT Audit team.

This is an exciting opportunity to help build a growing team and function within an established successful international company, whilst also being involved with challenging transformational projects.

A full briefing pack will be supplied to all successful applicants, however, please find below highlighted details of the role and responsibilities:

The Role

  • Lead the Internal Audit IT risk assessment process and assist in developing a risk-based audit plan
  • Responsible for execution of IT audit plan, as approved by the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors
  • Develop valuable and positive relationships with the CIO, CFO, IT and business leaders by offering practical insight on complex issues impacting system/infrastructure/technology
  • Provide oversight and management of the ITGC assurance program to ensure efficient execution and effective collaboration with external auditors
  • Manage global IT audit professionals, providing direction and ensuring accomplishment of audits and projects
  • Effectively manage relationship with the internal audit co-sourcing partner
  • Effectively collaborate with in-house internal audit for an integrated audit approach
  • The candidate must have a broad understanding of business functions and processes, IT processes, systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Salesforce), IT general controls and emerging technologies including robotic process automation (RPA), cloud computing, mobile computing, privacy and cybersecurity.
  • Understanding of business processes as they relate to IT with emphasis on the strategy, processes and controls necessary for an IT organization to provide operational support, systems, and security in support of business objectives
  • Provide leadership in identifying opportunities to improve business processes and IT operations making recommendations to the audit team and to the relevant management teams
  • Determine the impact of systems development and the implementation and use of technology on the operational and control environment (both technology and business functions)


Requirements:

  • Big 4 or equivalent consulting or industry experience
  • Experience with Digital / Cloud Transformations highly preferred.
  • In depth and relevant experience in a number of areas such as data analytics, cybersecurity, cloud computing, Oracle, Salesforce, mobile technology, or application infrastructure, including actual “hands-on” experience with the technologies; experience includes implementation, project, program management and audit practice experience
  • Progressive experience supporting multiple IT projects/engagements in technical areas such as data analytics, cybersecurity, cloud computing, Oracle, Salesforce, mobile technology, application infrastructure
  • Understanding of core IT general control processes (e.g., Information Security, Change Management, Agile System Development Lifecycle, IT Operations etc.)
  • Strong analytical, execution and project management skills
  • Excellent communication skills and able to present clearly and articulate complex technical information
  • Audit work will primarily be performed in Newport News, VA with some US travel. Limited International travel may also be required. Total travel estimated to be 10-15%.                             

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree (Information Management, MIS, Finance with IT minor, Accounting with IT minor or related combinations or degrees with business and technical mix)
  • Combination of professional certifications (CPA, CIA or CISA preferred) and/or graduate degree in Business or Computer Science preferred


Package and Benefits:

Competitive Salary

  • Director level Bonus and Share Scheme
  • Full executive relocation package available

Relocators will be fully supported and remote working is also a possibility.

Company

Ferguson is the world's leading specialist distributor of plumbing and heating products. Ferguson is the market leader in the US, UK and Canada, with combined revenues of $20,752m. US revenue is $16.7 billion dollars. Global operations involve 35,000 associates across 2,280 international branches.

Listed in the UK on the London Stock exchange (LSE:FERG) and a constituent of the FTSE100 index.

Key facts:

35,000 - Associates throughout the business

2,280 - Branches internationally

43,000 - Suppliers manufacturing products around the world

Ferguson is a people business. The quality, knowledge, dedication and service that associates deliver to customers and the long-term and enduring relationships they develop, is a key differentiator.

Ferguson principally serves the Repair, Maintenance and Improvement (RMI) markets and holds leading positions in many of these markets. They bridge the gap between the large supplier base and geographically dispersed professional customers.

VISION:

To be a trusted partner and deliver the best service to customers in the industry. ​

VALUES:

  • Safety - Accountable for personal safety and the safety of others​.
  • People - Recruit passionate people and provide excellent development opportunities​.
  • Service - Source great products, provide unrivalled service and build enduring relationships to deliver value to customers​.
  • Integrity - Act fairly, honestly and with integrity​.
  • Results - Have high expectations and drive performance to deliver excellent results​.
  • Innovation - Encourage innovation to improve our customers’ solutions​.

Culture

Ferguson is a great working environment and provides plenty of opportunities for professional development. People feel part of the team, and they stay and develop their careers over the long term.

It’s not all work and no play. They get involved with local charities and projects which not only benefit the communities in which they live but help develop the team too.

Newport News, VA  – Part of the broader Hampton Roads area

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Surfing, deep-sea fishing, beachcombing and dolphin-watching make Virginia Beach and Currituck County prime oceanfront spots. Norfolk and Hampton have great waterways for rowing crew. Boating, fishing, kayaking, windsurfing, geocaching, bicycling, horseback riding and golfing can be done in many places throughout the region. Burgeoning visual artists can find camaraderie and further instruction in Suffolk, Mathews County, York County and Williamsburg. History buffs may never tire of the endless list of things to see in places like James City County, Williamsburg, Isle of Wight County and Surry County. Relocating to Hampton Roads means doing what you love and loving where you live

Another aspect of moving to southeastern Virginia is education. Parents and future parents must check out school systems before giving the green light to buy a home. Some of the state's best schools are in Hampton Roads: now all you have to do is figure out which ones are right for your family. Chesapeake has the Hickory School System and Grassfield High, both of which have people clamoring to live in those districts. Norfolk Academy is Virginia's oldest secondary school and boasts an impressive campus and curriculum. Higher learning may also be a factor when deciding which Hampton Roads community is right for you. Norfolk State University, Old Dominion University, Eastern Virginia Medical School are Virginia Wesleyan College are in Norfolk. The College of William and Mary is in Williamsburg, Regent University is in Virginia Beach, Christopher Newport University is in Newport News and Hampton University is in Hampton.

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