Position Summary
The Internal Audit Department provides independent, objective assurance and consulting services using a systematic and disciplined approach to evaluate and improve Costco’s effectiveness of controls, risk management, and compliance processes. Internal Audit is responsible for conducting audits of all of the Company’s domestic and international operations and other entities Costco conducts business with.
Job Duties/Essential Functions
- Plans and performs audit engagements and produces quality deliverables according to timeliness expectations.
- Gains a thorough understanding of the company’s business processes and supporting technologies by performing end-to-end process walkthroughs.
- Assesses the design and operating effectiveness of General IT Controls (including Access Security, Change Management, and Network Operations controls) across multiple systems through interviews, reviews of documentation, inspection of systems, observation of processes, and use of analytical tools.
- Evaluates the completeness and accuracy of key reports utilized as part of internal control processes through validation of report logic (automated analysis or code review), source data, and input parameters.
- Prepares formal written work papers and reports, documents audit work performed, and expresses conclusions on control adequacy consistent with department and IIA standards.
- Performs detailed review of staff auditor workpapers and provides constructive feedback via documented review comments.
- Communicates progress of audits, including any identified deficiencies, to IT Audit Management in a timely manner.
- Collaborates with business partners to develop solutions to audit findings, as well as develop process improvements to enhance operating efficiency and effectiveness.
- Develops and nurtures a positive relationship with audit clients (staff-level through upper management) across all areas of the Company.
- Presents, interacts with, and communicates to management at all levels in written reports and oral presentations.
- Assists leadership with initiatives underlying the recruitment, development, and oversight of IT audit staff.
- Understands and addresses client feedback from satisfaction surveys.
- Travels domestically and internationally up to six weeks per year.
- Regular and reliable workplace attendance at your assigned location.
Ability to operate vehicles, equipment or machinery.
- Computer, fax, phone, printer, automobile
Non-Essential Functions
- Assists in other areas of the department as necessary.
- Assists in other areas of the company as necessary.
Ability to operate vehicles, equipment or machinery.
- Same as Essential Functions.
Experience, Skills, Education & Licenses/Certifications
Required:
- Bachelors or Master’s degree with an emphasis in accounting, internal audit, computer science, or information systems from an AACSB-accredited university.
- Minimum 3 years’ IT auditing experience or a combination of auditing and information security experience (public accounting experience from a Big 4 firm is preferred).
- Demonstrated understanding of IT general control and cybersecurity concepts, COSO Internal Control framework, SOX, and PCAOB auditing standards.
- In-depth knowledge of one or more of the following technologies: SAP, Oracle, SQL, iSeries, Windows, Linux/AIX, Alteryx, PowerBI.
- Strong verbal, written, and oral communication abilities with excellent math, statistical, and analytical skills.
- Self-motivated and able to work without close supervision.
- Highly organized, thorough, and able to meet deadlines while performing multiple tasks at once.
- Resourceful, curious, and diligent with the ability to learn unfamiliar technology or concepts quickly.
- Uncompromising professional and personal integrity.
- Valid driver’s license.
Recommended:
- Relevant certification (CISA, CIA, CISSP, CIPP, and/or CPA).
Other Conditions
- Management will review the Job Analysis for this position prior to a job offer.
