Manager Internal Audit

Your Career 

Palo Alto Networks is looking for a highly motivated IT Controls and processes Audit Manager to join our Corporate Internal Audit team.

Reporting to the Director of Internal Audit this role involves leading audits and advisory engagements that focus on IT Controls and Processes. You will be a part of a team conducting and delivering IT Controls and Processes Audits and Transformation advisory engagements with a collaborative approach that aligns with the fastpaced dynamic environment of PANW. You will have responsibility for conducting reviews of Information Technology management processes and compliance. You will also assist in communicating risks to internal stakeholders globally. The role will help to manage the IT Controls and Processes risk and the rapidly growing system transformation at the company and you will have the opportunity to introduce leading practices and new processes. 

The ideal candidate must be a proven leader an exemplary project manager proactive confident in interacting with management and external stakeholders at all levels bring business experience passion and have experience in using analytical tools assessing strategic financial regulatory and technology risks preferably in a technology industry.

The candidate must demonstrate the ability to adhere to our corporate core values of Disruption Collaboration Integrity and Inclusion.

Your Impact 

• Conduct detailed risk assessments of IT systems governance and processes to identify vulnerabilities and areas of concern.

• Develop refine and implement IT Controls and Processes focused audit plans that align with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.

• Plan conduct execute and report on IT Controls and Processes audits and advisory engagements focusing on system and transformation processes as well as regulatory compliance within set timelines.

• Executing and reviewing controls documentation testing approach and fieldwork for individual audit and consulting projects.

• Lead research on current IT Controls and Processes issues and trends formulate recommendations and provide practical advice for corrective action innovation and continuous process improvements.

• Analyze audit data to identify trends patterns and potential issues. Ensure IT systems align with the system development lifecycle.

• Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to address audit findings and implement corrective actions. Effectively communicate audit findings and recommendations to stakeholders.

• Lead the evaluation of new processes policies and systems to enhance organizational efficiency effectiveness and risk mitigation activities.

• Develop productive business partner relationships and engage with key management personnel to gather information and propose business process improvements.

• Stay updated on industry best practices and regulations related to IT system audits.

• Lead and mentor a team of auditors providing guidance training and support.

Qualifications :

Your Experience 

• Minimum of 8 years of experience IT Controls and Processes audit in a publicly traded company and/or public accounting firms. Previous experience in a technology company and/or Big 4 firms is preferred.

• Proven audit experience in IT audits system transformation and governance including roles in external and/or internal audit with strong understanding of internal controls IT processes and technology risk principles.

• Bachelors degree in Information Technology Cybersecurity or related field from an accredited institution. 

• CISA certification is mandatory CGEIT or Certified in Governance of Enterprise IT is a plus. CA CPA CIA or equivalent certifications are preferred.

• Strong understanding of the system development lifecycle. Proficiency in enterprise systems such as Peoplesoft SFDC SAP or equivalent enterprise applications.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills ability to interpret complex data and identify areas of improvement along with ability to work independently and in a team environment.

• Strong analytical problemsolving skills with attention to detail and strong project management skills to prioritize and manage multiple audits concurrently.

• Proficiency in using audit software data analysis tools and MS Office applications.

• Sound knowledge of relevant regulations and industry standards (e.g. COBIT ISO/IEC 27001 NIST ITIL COSO and IT Governance Frameworks).

• Good to have operational audit experience.

• Must be able to work in our Bangalore office at least 3 days a week.

Additional Information :

The Team

The Internal Audit team is responsible for managing and executing the companys internal audit program and ensuring we are best in class.

You will be part of a dynamic disruptive and fast paced team of highly specialized professionals with varied skill sets spread out between the US and India.

Our Commitment

Were problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecuritys status quo. Its simple: we cant accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating together.

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Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age ancestry color family or medical care leave gender identity or expression genetic information marital status medical condition national origin physical or mental disability political affiliation protected veteran status race religion sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation or other legally protected characteristics.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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