Senior IT Auditor

The Senior IT Auditor will be responsible for planning and performing internal audit projects in diverse areas including financial, operational, compliance, consulting and IT aspects as part of the internal audit plan. Their responsibility includes understanding the company applications map, supporting a comprehensive audit scope, designing test plans, executing analytical audit procedures, and preparing audit reports reflecting the results of the work completed. The role requires the use of computer assisted audit techniques (CAATs) to scope an audit, identify exceptions, isolate anomalies, and obtain efficiencies within the audit process. The ideal candidate will have a mix of audit, data analytics, and queries / developer experience in an SAP / S4 Hana environment (required).

The position is based in Milford, Massachusetts and offers a hybrid work arrangement. Additionally, the role includes the opportunity to travel domestically and internationally (20%) to conduct fieldwork.

Additionally, and as needed, the Senior IT Auditor will:

Foster digital transformation and analysis techniques utilized to identify risks and audit findings
• Assist in completing all aspects related to the SOX-404 IT process, including planning, testing, reporting and monitoring of IT controls
• Evaluate existing IT controls, identify key risks and IT internal control gaps, and help develop testing procedures
• Identify and communicate vulnerabilities in systems, access and business data and develop value-added recommendations to improve the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of internal IT controls and operations
• Participate in opening meetings, status meetings, and closing meetings in relevant Departmental engagements
• Leverage relationships with management (especially the CIO and the IT organization) and inform them timely of the progress and issues identified during the engagement
• Review internal and potentially co-sourced IT team work to ensure that it was performed in compliance with audit standards and meets/exceeds departmental expectations
• Follow up on IT audit findings to ensure timely and proper remediation
• Participate in system implementation testing (SAP, S4 Hana and other), operational audits, fraud investigations and special projects, both independently and through team collaboration
• Domestic and international travel is required; approximately 20%

• Must possess high ethical values, be self-motivated and a team player with ability to complete and participate in multiple projects
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Finance, Cybersecurity or related study
• MBA or related advanced degree, preferred
• 4 to 6 years of IT audit (internal or external) experience in global manufacturing, life sciences, Big 4 or publicly traded companies preferred.
• Experience in leveraging technology, data analysis tools and techniques, business intelligence and data warehousing and incorporating data analytics and automated tools/techniques in executing audits and consulting assignments.
• Advanced knowledge of Data Visualization: Power BI, Qlik and/or Tableau and CAATs
• Previous hands-on experience using Machine Learning algorithms is preferred
• Robust understanding of financial processes and business operations.
• Ability to work on the details but capable of seeing the big picture.
• Solid understanding of IIA Standards, COBIT, GAAP and SOX
• Strong presentation, interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills required
• Experience with SAP / S4 Hana data model, table structure and processes (required).
• Professional certifications (I.e.: CIA, CISA) and fluency in foreign language/s, preferred

Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) is a global leader in analytical instruments, separations technologies, and software, serving the life, materials, food, and environmental sciences for over 65 years. Our Company helps ensure the efficacy of medicines, the safety of food and the purity of water, and the quality and sustainability of products used every day. In over 100 countries, our 7,600+ passionate employees collaborate with customers in laboratories, manufacturing sites, and hospitals to accelerate the benefits of pioneering science.

Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It benefits our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.