IT Audit Manager - SOX

You’re not the person who will settle for just any role. Neither are we. Because we’re out to create Better Care for a Better World, and that takes a certain kind of person and teams who care about making a difference. Here, you’ll bring your professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.Kimberly-Clark is looking for a highly motivated professional with a track record of delivering results and driving projects to successful completion. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator who is highly organized and has hands-on experience in managing and evaluating the design and operational effectiveness of IT General Controls (ITGCs).The IT SOX Manager will provide assurance and insights over the IT control environment related to the financial reporting processes at K-C. The Manager will be responsible for the planning, execution, and reporting of IT control testing, as well as coordination with External Audit and internal IT leaders. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:In this role, you will:Lead and manage the execution of the IT SOX program, including the monitoring, application, and reporting of IT General (ITGC) controls, certain Entity Level controls (ELC), and key reports in accordance with SOX 404 requirements and professional standards.Coordinate with external auditors to align testing efforts, reliance and develop testing workpapers that meet audit standards.Communicate test results to stakeholders, process owners, and external auditors.Create high quality deliverables that adhere to departmental and professional standards while ensuring walkthroughs and testing are completed timely and within budget.Analyze processes, risks, and controls related to the IT environment to identify improvement opportunities, recommend solutions that are pragmatic and achievable, and partner with management to resolve deficiencies.Proactively provide insightful recommendations across K-C’s environment to foster a culture of continuous improvement around internal control procedures, audit efficiencies, and process optimization.Perform issue validation and close audit findings.Assist with conducting annual risk assessments to determine significant IT systems, platforms and applications in scope for SOX testing.Identify opportunities to automate SOX controls and processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort. Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to design and implement automated solutions.Evaluate and implement tools and technologies that support SOX automation.Stay current with industry best practices, regulatory changes, and emerging trends in IT compliance.Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned.Coaching and Development:Supervises a team of audit resources to executive audit fieldwork and ensures audit testing and conclusions are well documented and supported.Supervise and mentor Senior, Advanced and Associate auditors. Provide ongoing coaching and constructive feedback with an emphasis on maximizing team effectiveness and impact.About YouYou perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring. You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development. You love what you do, especially when the work you do makes a difference. At Kimberly-Clark, we’re constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results. When you join our team, you’ll experience Flex That Works: flexible (hybrid) work arrangements that empower you to have purposeful time in the office and partner with your leader to make flexibility work for both you and the business.To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems, Finance/Accounting or other related field.5+ years of experience in IT SOX compliance within public accounting and/or industry with a large multinational company.Professional certification (CISA, CIA, CPA or equivalent) or working towards certification.Strong understanding of U.S. Sarbanes-Oxley Act-Section 404 (SOX), related control frameworks (COSO / COBIT), and IIA auditing standards.Strong technical IT auditing skills and ability to understand a complex environment with a large quantity of in-scope applications and various technology platforms.Experience with SAP S4/HANA.Forensic mindset with basic knowledge and understanding of data analytics and related tools (e.g., ACL, Power BI).Strong Microsoft Office knowledge, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.Professional communication in all forms and excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.Strong ability to prioritize projects. Tracking progress of action plans, review, testing status and report to management.Effective presentation skills with the ability to present to various levels of stakeholders.Preferred Qualifications:Prior manufacturing and/or consumer products industry experience.Additional language skills.To Be ConsideredClick the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our recruiting team will review your application and follow up if you seem like a great fit for this role.About UsFueled by ingenuity, creativity, and an understanding of people's most essential needs, we're working to find new ways to make a positive impact on the world we share. Kimberly-Clark and its trusted brands, including Huggies, Kleenex, Scott, Kotex, Cottonelle, Poise, Depend, Andrex, Pull-Ups, GoodNites, Intimus, Neve, Plenitud, Sweety, Softex, Viva and WypAll, are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries by helping individuals experience more of what's important to them.

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