IT Internal Auditor

About the role

ICON, a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation, is hiring an IT Internal Auditor for a hybrid office position in Leopardstown, Dublin 18. The role assesses financial and operational IT risks and controls of ICON plc and helps the business improve processes and performance. It works as part of a team conducting audits on behalf of the Audit Committee and management, covering compliance with policies and procedures through internal controls, corrective actions and findings. Sarbanes-Oxley testing is a significant part of the role.

Key responsibilities

• Audit IT, financial and operational processes, including regulatory compliance (SOX and SOC 2), to ensure reliable information
• Test internal controls over financial reporting (SOX), including ITGC testing
• Contribute to the internal audit risk assessment and plan
• Liaise with management and external auditors on evidence requests, follow-ups, findings and proposed solutions
• Evaluate management responses to audit recommendations and develop control deficiency resolutions
• Improve risk management and internal control processes, and prepare internal audit reports
• Assist in risk assessments and give guidance on pre-implementation reviews of new systems
• Work with the Information Security Team on ISO framework requirements

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in technology audit or equivalent (ITGC, application controls, pre/post implementation reviews, infosec, IAM, financial or business process audit) in public accounting or internal audit
• Experience with SOX testing highly preferred; ISO 27001 experience a plus
• Professional certification such as CPA or CISA, or actively pursuing one, preferred
• Legal right to work in the country where the role is based

Required skills

• Knowledge of IT general controls across application, operating system and database layers
• Understanding of IT frameworks such as COSO, COBIT, NIST and ISO
• Advanced Microsoft Excel
• Strong communication with technical and non-technical teams

What we offer

• Competitive base salary and performance-related incentives
• Health, dental and vision coverage where applicable, retirement and pension plans, life assurance and disability coverage
• Employee assistance programmes and learning and development opportunities