Director of Internal Audit & Controls - IT

Director of Internal Audit & Controls - IT

Real is seeking a Director of Internal Audit & Controls - IT to join our Internal Audit & Controls team. Reporting to the Vice President of Internal Audit & Controls, you will play an integral role in supporting the development, continuous improvement and management of the Internal Audit & Controls program with an initial key focus on the development of internal audit and controls methodology as well as continuing our successful efforts to maintain and improve an effective Sarbanes-Oxley ("SOX") Compliance program. The successful candidate is a motivated hands-on leader who possesses a blend of technical IT audit and SOX acumen, strategic thinking, practical execution abilities, strong project management and regulatory compliance skillsets. Your insights will be documented and conveyed through various comprehensive reports on the outcomes of your endeavors.

What You'll Do :

• Collaborate with the Internal Audit & Controls team in developing and implementing the overall risk-based audit and controls strategy and methodology.
• Actively engage in the development and execution of the annual risk-based internal audit plan in alignment with the Company's strategy and other objectives.
• Perform annual financial, operational, IT and fraud risk assessment activities.
• Manage the organization's SOX compliance program, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and best practices.
• Conduct periodic assessments and testing of internal controls to evaluate their effectiveness in addressing financial reporting, operational and IT risks.
• Orchestrate risk-based IT operational audits from inception to culmination, encompassing scoping, fieldwork, and the formulation of audit findings.
• Lead and conduct detailed, integrated IT risk-based audits and / or reviews of core financial and business operations IT systems and applications to assess performance, controls and compliance.
• Assess the company's cybersecurity measures protecting sensitive customer data and financial transactions.
• Identify root cause(s) of inefficiencies and assist stakeholders in developing actionable recommendations that address the root cause(s).
• Communicate audit findings, recommendations, and risk exposures to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner on an ongoing basis, fostering understanding and collaboration.
• Collaborate with senior management and process owners across the organization to develop and implement corrective actions.
• Walkthrough significant IT processes and identify key financial reporting and IT control activities.
• Aid in developing foundational internal IT audit SOPs, KPIs and performance management navigator aligned to IIA best practices.
• Leverage data analytic and robotic process automation technology to enhance audit coverage, identify anomalies and improve audit effectiveness and efficiency.
• Skillfully manage multiple audit engagements concurrently, ensuring the identification and resolution of pertinent audit risks, timely completion of audits, and the effective communication of value-added / risk-centric insights to management.
• Proficiently lead, mentor and develop a high-performing and highly collaborative internal audit team, while competently managing and finalizing audits of varying intricacy within designated deadlines.
• Play a significant role in the development of Internal Audit and Controls team members to support their engagement as well as professional growth and goal achievement.
• Aid in preparing quarterly audit committee materials, managing audit engagement resources, and tracking remediation processes.
• Support special project engagements, as needed.

What You'll Bring :

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How We Work : Our Operating Principles :

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Our Commitment :

Real Broker LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and identities, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital or family status, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.