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Job overview and responsibilities

This position will support United's Chicago headquarters by performing testing of information technology general controls (ITGCs) as part of the IT Core Assurance program. The IT Core Assurance senior auditor will help integrate data analytics and intelligent automation to simplify and streamline control testing. This person will also validate that proper internal controls are developed and maintained to protect company assets and ensure compliance where applicable. This role will also help support the delivery of audit projects, including audits, advisories, and initiatives when needed.

• Program Development

• Supports the development, rollout and operationalization of the IT Core Assurance program and applies simplification and optimization into the scoping and testing process

• Incorporates a data-first approach supported by automation and 100% testing

• Interacts with stakeholders to better understand their business and strategy, demonstrating a commitment to continually improve the organization

• Risk Assessment, Testing Plan and Strategy

• Supports an ongoing risk assessment to determine in-scope/out of scope areas, including processes and controls within the UAL IT environment

• Supports the development of a recurring testing plan with additions and deletions to scope following a quarterly and annual rhythm

• Helps evaluate testing approaches and incorporates improvements following a continuous improvement mindset

• IT Control Evaluation

• Performs and documents IT testing under the direct supervision of the IT Core Assurance manager or SOX Manager.

• Leads IT process walkthroughs and completes referenced audit work papers that document audit procedures performed

• Collects, reviews, and analyzes data pertaining to information systems and functions relative to IT Core assurance testing scope

• Demonstrates project management experience through using available tools and technology and escalate project management issues as needed

• Communicates effectively with U.S. management by phone, email or other correspondence to explain complex requirements and complete follow-ups as required

• Plans, coordinates, conducts, and documents audits/reviews in accordance with Internal Audit and IPPF Standards

• Participates in report writing, suggests remediation plans for identified risks though a collaborative discussion with stakeholders

• Supports the delivery of internal audit projects, including audits, advisories, and initiatives as needed

• Data Analytics, Simplification, and Intelligent Automation

• Breaks down processes and controls to understand the intended value stream and makes recommendations to eliminate waste and simplify activities

• Identified opportunities to replace manual or inefficient activities/tasks with automation

• Assist in execution of solutions to business problems using data analysis and visualization tools

• Design and support digital dashboards that visualize testing results and findings

This position is offered on local terms and conditions. Expatriate assignments and sponsorship for employment visas, even on a time-limited visa status, will not be awarded.This position is for United Airlines Business Services Pvt. Ltd - a wholly owned subsidiary of United Airlines Inc.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree

• Management Information Systems, Information Technology, Information Security, Computer science or equivalent

• CISA certification or equivalent

• 4+ years experience in IT Audit or related field

• Experience in testing internal controls around financial, and IT general controls (ITGCs)

• Knowledge of and skill in applying auditing principles and practices

• Proven knowledge of and skill in applying auditing principles and practices specific to IT against common risk and control frameworks, including NIST 800-53, COBIT

Preferred

• Master's degree

• Direct experience in the transportation/aviation fields

• Experience with data analytics and visualization tools such as Spotfire, Power BI, Alteryx Python (including Pandas and Jupiter), Power Query

• Knowledge of and skill in applying data analytics to audit projects

• Knowledge of the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) promulgated by the Institute of Internal Auditors

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