Sr. Internal Auditor

Company Description

About us, but we’ll be brief

Experian is the world’s leading global information services company, unlocking the power of data to create more opportunities for consumers, businesses, and society. We are thrilled to share that FORTUNE has named Experian one of the 100 Best Companies to work for. In addition, for the last five years we’ve been named in the 100 “World’s Most Innovative Companies” by Forbes Magazine. Experian prioritizes our culture and look to bring people to the team who are passionate about their jobs, who are easy to work with, and who continue to value team over self.

We have 23,000 people operating across 44 countries and every day we’re investing in new technologies, talented people, and innovation to help all our clients maximize every opportunity.

Job Description

As the leading global information services company, Experian’s vision is for our people, data, and technology to become a necessary part of every significant global consumer economy. That’s an exciting challenge, and it’s one that our Global Internal Audit (GIA) professionals are pursuing with skill and passion. 

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced auditor to join a truly global team that believes collaboration, flexibility, natural curiosity, and attention to detail are keys to success. Reporting directly to the Regional Audit Director, you will play a key role in delivering independent assurance over the design and effectiveness of internal controls within the business functions and influencing changes to the control environment so that risk is managed more effectively. This is a highly visible role with significant exposure to senior stakeholders and will come with plenty of stretch, development, and challenge.

Responsibilities:

As a Senior Auditor, you will play a key role in improving the Experian governance, risk, and control environment. This hands-on role will plan, execute, report, and follow up accordingly with collaboration from fellow team members in Global Internal Audit.

• Support on plan and scope local and global audits in collaboration with management; identify key risks and associated controls as part of the walkthrough and testing process.
• Execute key control testing and discuss any findings with management
• Identify and agree impactful issues that drive positive change in the organization.
• Support on the preparation of audit reports reflecting the results of work performed and agree the findings and proposed actions with the business owners.
• Track execution of agreed actions and assess the effective mitigation of risk.
• Provide proactive risk, control, and governance advice to business management.
• Build detailed knowledge of processes and systems across the organization
• Undertake other ad hoc, project and investigation work as required
• Work with business contacts and resources to develop broad technical and commercial business awareness
• Contribute to GIA global and local teams through professional skills, technical expertise, energy, and motivation
• Attend and facilitate team meetings and initiatives to support continuous improvement in our methodology and ways of working. 
• Act as a champion for internal control and risk concepts throughout Experian

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited institution in risk management, business, technology, or information security-related fields
• 2+ years of relevant work experience in business operational audit, financial audit, technology systems audits, information security and privacy audits, or top-tier consulting organizations (“Big 4”)
• Identify and evaluate business and technology risks, internal controls which mitigate risks, and related opportunities for internal control improvement
• Experience reviewing business processes and associated IT applications, products, and infrastructure
• Knowledge of industry best practices, standards, and an understanding of the regulatory environment
• Professional certifications such as CIA, CPA, CISA, CISM, CISSP, CRISC, and CGEIT are preferred
• Data analytics experience (e.g., SQL, CAATs, IDEA, ACL, Monarch, Tableau, Spotfire) preferred
• Excellent communication skills and a willingness to accept responsibility.
• Ability to work independently and proactively
• An approach that champions collaboration and consultation

Additional Information

This is a permanent home-based role in Costa Rica. No relocation available.

Culture at Experian

Our uniqueness is that we truly value yours.

Experian’s culture, people, and environments are key differentiators. We take our people’s agenda very seriously. We focus on what truly matters; diversity and inclusion, work/life balance, flexible work, development, engagement, collaboration, wellness, rewards & recognitions, volunteering… the list goes on!

Our benefits include: Medical, life and dental insurance, Asociacion Solidarista, International Share Save Plan, Flex Work/Work from home, Paid time off, Annual Performance Bonus, Education Reimbursement, Family Bonding, Bereavement Leave, Referral Program, and more.

Experian Careers – Creating a better tomorrow together

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Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Our goal is to create a thriving, inclusive and diverse team where people love their work and love working together. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion is essential to our purpose of creating a better tomorrow. We value the uniqueness of every individual and want you to bring your whole, authentic self to work. For us, this is The Power of YOU and it ensures that we live what we believe.

Experian Careers – Creating a better tomorrow together

Find out what its like to work for Experian by clicking here

Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We’re passionate about unlocking the power of data to transform lives and create opportunities for consumers, businesses, and society. For more than 125 years, we’ve helped people and economies flourish – and we’re not done.

We take our people’s agenda very seriously. We focus on what truly matters; diversity and inclusion, work/life balance, flexible working, development, collaboration, wellness, reward & recognition, volunteering, making an impact… the list goes on. See our DEI work in action!

The power of YOU. We are building a culture where everyone is comfortable bringing their whole self to work. A place where we not only respect our differences and values but celebrate them in a positive and supportive environment.

Find out what is like to work for Experian and discover the Unexpected!

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