IT Senior Auditor
ISSY LES MOULINEAUX, FR, 92130
IT Senior Auditor provides independent and objective assurance to the Group Board Audit Committee and the CEO on the effectiveness of IT internal controls across Holcim’s entities and functions.
Key Responsibilities
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Plan, prepare, and execute IT audit assignments across operating countries, digital centers, regional IT hubs, and corporate offices, following the Group Internal Audit Quality Manual and methodology.
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Develop risk-based audit programs, perform audit and verification procedures, and maintain comprehensive audit documentation.
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Ensure compliance with health, safety, and security standards during all audit assignments and provide post-assignment feedback to stakeholders.
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Conduct quality control reviews of working papers and ensure audit deliverables meet Group Internal Audit performance standards.
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Prepare and present findings during Exit Meetings and support management during the reporting phase (e.g., drafting reports, discussing action plans, and finalizing deliverables).
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Oversee follow-up on action plans, ensuring timely progress and verification of remediation actions.
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Manage own travel and expenses effectively in line with project and company policies.
Team Leadership & Development
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Coach and mentor team members during assignments, fostering both technical expertise (audit, IT, business processes) and soft skills (communication, stakeholder management).
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Contribute to the development of auditors within the team by acting as a role model and sharing best practices.
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Promote a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing across the Group Internal Audit community.
Knowledge Management & Process Improvement
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Enhance Group Internal Audit’s methodologies, tools, and practices to keep pace with Holcim’s evolving business and digital landscape.
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Act as a technical specialist in one or more IT domains, such as:
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IT Governance & Strategy
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Project Management
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Information Security Management
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IT Service Management
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IT Architecture
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Contribute to improving Group Internal Audit performance, especially through better use of IT tools and analytics.
Profile Requirements
Education & Certification
- Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field (MBA or MSc preferred).
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Professional certifications such as CIA, CISA, CISSP, or other IT audit qualifications are a strong advantage.
Professional Experience
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Mandatory:
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min of 8 years of experience in IT audit or related IS/IT roles (security, service management, or project management) in an industrial sector, preferably within a listed company or Big 4 firm.
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Exposure to Digital Transformation projects or programs.
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Proficiency in Data Analytics/ Data Science
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Nice to have:
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Hands-on experience with frameworks such as COBIT, ISO27000, ISO20000, ITIL, CMMI, PRINCE2, PMBOK, etc.
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Prior industry knowledge in manufacturing or industrial environments.
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Technical & Functional Skills
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Strong analytical skills with the ability to connect IT risks to business risks.
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Expertise in at least one of the following areas:
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SAP or JDE technical knowledge
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IS/IT governance & strategy
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IS/IT security
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IS/IT service management
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IS/IT project management
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Behavioral Competencies
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Integrity, humility, and alignment with Group values.
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Objectivity, independence, fairness, and courage to challenge.
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Strong communication, listening, and interpersonal skills.
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Ability to coach, influence, and build relationships across cultures.
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Strategic thinking and risk evaluation aligned with Group objectives.
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Analytical mindset and results orientation.
Leadership & Management
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Proven experience managing teams and fostering collaboration in intercultural environments.
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Acts as a role model for professionalism and excellence.
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Demonstrates sound business and strategic understanding.
Languages
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Fluency in English (written and spoken) is essential.
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Knowledge of additional languages (French, Spanish, German, etc.) is an asset.
Mobility
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Willingness to travel internationally up to 50% of the time (approximately 18–23 weeks per year).