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NettApp  - San Jose, CA

Position: Senior Internal Auditor ( Job ID: 17950BR)

Date Posted: 1/5/12

Contact: Lorena Alcazar  Lorena.Alcazar@netapp.com

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Summary:
As a Senior IT Internal Auditor you will conduct a variety of IT, integrated and financial audits and risk assessments of the Company's systems and processes. In addition you will help plan and execute our data analytics-based continuous auditing program. Strong knowledge of business and information systems operations is important for success in this role. Knowledge in general finance and accounting will also be beneficial for success. A background in professional services is preferred but not essential.

Essential Functions:
- Prepare risk-based audit plans.
- Execute audits based on the established methodology by understanding, assessing, benchmarking and testing risks, controls and processes.
- Develop practical improvement action plans with process owners.
- Prepare project reporting for operational and executive management and for the Audit Committee.
- Follow-up on implementation of action plans
- Oversee the work of contractor staff.
- Assist with the day to day operations of the continuous auditing program

- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Attention to accuracy and ability to work collaboratively with other Auditors, IT/Business Management within function; and outside vendors.
- Understanding of the corporate organization, its business policies and procedures, IT Organization, Challenges and Risks facing IT organizations, and general accounting.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to work both independently and within teams.
- Ability to function well in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with competing priorities.
- Ability to follow standard IT, accounting and finance practices, and departmental procedures and processes.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Proven data analytical skills strongly preferred, but not required
Responsibility:
- The tasks this individual is responsible are often unstructured and the issues addressed are less defined requiring new perspectives and creative approaches.
- This individual will apply attained experiences and knowledge in solving problems that are complex in scope requiring in-depth evaluation.
- Demonstrate good judgment in solving problems as well as identifying problems in advance, and proposing solutions.

Interaction:
- This individual must work effectively with Staff to Vice President level employees within the function, across functions and with external parties.
- Limited supervision and direction is provided, as this individual can operate and drive results and set priorities independently.
- The ideal candidate will be a proactive contributor and subject matter expert.
- To be successful, this individual must demonstrate favorable results through regular leadership and influencing others.

Education and Experience:

A minimum of 5 years of experience is required; 6 to 8 years of experience is preferred.

- CPA or CISA is preferred
- 20-30% travel required
- A Bachelor of Arts of Sciences Degree, or equivalent experience is required.
- Demonstrated ability to have completed multiple, complex technical projects.
- Experience using tools such as ACL, SQL Server, or Access is strongly preferred, but not required

Adobe Systems - San Jose, CA

Position: Senior Royalty Auditor

Date Posted: 12/2/11

Contact: Carye McGrath cmcgrath@adobe.com or Tel: 408.536.2239

JOB DESCRIPTION

Senior Royalty Auditor Job Summary
The position will be a member of the Global Audit & Assurance team based in San Jose, CA. The candidate will work with the Royalty Compliance Team to plan and conduct reviews of Adobe's Royalty Partners.

Responsibilities
• Include planning, scoping, coordinating and executing audit projects related to royalty revenue. This role would include such responsibilities as performing contract analysis, running report queries, reconciling royalty reports, understanding the partners' royalty reporting process and use of Adobe technology to determine completeness of partner reporting. Additional responsibilities will include review closure, including working with the partner for resolution of any corrective actions. The candidate will cultivate working relationships with numerous departments, (Legal, Sales, Engineering, etc.) as well as Adobe Partners for the purpose of executing audit plans, analyzing problems, developing improvement opportunities and/or corrective actions, building consensus and supporting implementation of solutions.

Requirements
• Minimum 5 - 6 years of experience in financial audit/attestation in a Big Four firm or large global public company license compliance, internal audit or Finance environment or a combination.
• Professional certification such as CPA, CIA, CISA or CFE is required.
• Strong Knowledge and experience in licensing end user or royalty audits.

Brocade - San Jose, CA

Position: Internal Audit Manager (Brocade Job Number: 6313)

Date Posted: 11/28/11

Contact: http://www.brocade.apply2jobs.com/ProfExt/index.cfm?fuseaction=mExternal.showJob&RID=6313

JOB DESCRIPTION

Internal Audit Manager

Brocade is an industry leader in data center networking solutions and services that enable organizations to manage their most vital information assets. It’s no wonder that Global 500 companies rely on Brocade technology to keep their businesses running around the clock. Brocade has pioneered the technologies that enable highly reliable and secure data center connectivity. Today most of the world’s data flows through Brocade equipment and data center networks built on Brocade technology.

Are you looking for a career in a high-energy, professional work environment at a company whose cutting edge technology enables the flow of the world’s digital data and on whom the high-tech world depends every day? Are you looking for a company that values and rewards your contributions, challenges you to shape your own career path, and provides top-notch personal development? If so, Brocade is the place to begin and explore your career!

Internal Audit's mission is to assist the Audit Committee and Management in carrying out the fiduciary responsibilities of maintaining an effective and efficient system of internal controls.  Internal Audit is a an exciting area of the business as team members are catalysts for change by bringing best in class methodologies to engagements and driving actions that better align company resources to Brocade's corporate objectives.

Key Objectives and Major Responsibilities:
This position requires a professional that demonstrate effective leadership and collaborate with key areas of Brocade's business, particularly operations, technology, accounting, risk management and compliance.

Perform testing for audits that review system and operational controls and link those with business strategy issues.  Specifically, this person will be responsible for working with an Internal Audit manager to ensure the following:

•Audit objectives and client needs are properly established and understood by the internal audit team and the client
•Planning efforts are consistent with audit objectives; audits are conducted and documented in consideration of departmental and professional standards
•Developing appropriate, practical audit results and action plans that provide the appropriate cost-benefit
•Clearly and concisely articulating, documenting and communicating results
•Work with Internal Audit manager to determine the scope of potential audit projects.  This requires a strong knowledge of the specific business unit's processes and the ability to quickly assess the operating and control environment.
•Participate in the development of the annual Internal Audit plan.
•Working with the team to maintain a tracking system for management action items

Qualifications:
The successful candidate will have 8-10 years total experience and a CIA, CPA or CISA.

•"Big 4" public accounting/consulting firms is preferred.
•Practical hands-on management experience working within the corporate internal audit function of a progressive and reputable public company is highly desirable.
•Bachelors degree or equivalent
•Strong customer focus; good listening, negotiation and problem-resolution skills
•Financial or IT audit with experience as a manager within a dynamic business environment
•Excellent analytical, accounting and audit skills.
•Confidence, poise and diplomacy when interacting with all levels of management as well as the Audit Committee and regulatory examiners.
•Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Able to articulate complex concepts in a concise manner in both written and verbal presentations across all levels of the organization
•Ability to quickly assess and identify methods to improve process, product and service quality.
•Understanding of the testing requirements for Sarbanes Oxley compliance.
•Collaborative approach to problem solving.
•Data analysis / mining skills (e.g. ACL)
•Knowledge of industry standards / best practices in Internal Audit

Physical requirements
• Frequent use of mouse and keyboard
• Frequent phone usage
• Occasional lifting up to 10 pounds

Brocade is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

Brocade - San Jose, CA

Position: Compliance Analyst

Date Posted: 11/28/11

Contact: http://www.brocade.com/university

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Description

Reporting to the Sr. Director of Internal Audit & Compliance, this position is a highly visible and impactful role across the company .The Compliance Analyst will work with all levels of management to promote business integrity, robust internal control structures and compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley legislation:

Key Objectives and Major Responsibilities:

1. Partner with process owners to understand risk and design/develop effective internal controls
2. Support improvements relating to Internal Controls within Corporate IT systems
3. Inform and educate those who conduct business for or on behalf of Brocade of applicable requirements
4. Test the Company's internal controls required for periodic management evaluations through using the Unity Software Tool
5. Assist in the guidance of internal and external resources to achieve annual SOX 404 compliance
6. Identify opportunities to streamline, automate, eliminate redundancies
7. Manage, provide support, and training for the Unity Compliance Web-base SOX Tool
8. Manage, provide support, and training for the Compliance Skillsoft Web-base Code of Conduct and Sales Certification Tool
9. Conduct all efforts with the utmost integrity 

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have 2-3 years total experience. Experience in “Big 4” public accounting/consulting firms is preferred. 

1. Bachelors degree or equivalent; MBA, CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or CIA (Certified Internal Audit) preferred
2. Ability to drive internal control strategy beyond the specifics of meeting the letter of compliance
3. Compliance orientation coupled with business enablement mindset
4. Ability to sell meaningful ideas within an assertive and highly motivated corporate culture
5. Ability to contribute compliance perspective to business decisions and maintain balance between probing and owning
6. Strong customer focus; good listening, negotiation and problem-resolution skills
7. Excellent analytical, accounting and audit skills including project management and engagement closure
8. Confidence, poise and diplomacy when interacting with all levels of management
9. Demonstrated integrity, values, principles, and work ethic
10. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Able to articulate complex concepts in a concise manner in both written and verbal presentations across all levels of the organization
11. Understanding of: GAAP; SEC reporting requirements; Sarbanes Oxley Act and PCAOB Auditing Standards
12. Collaborative approach to problem solving
13. Good organizational skills, attention to detail, accuracy, and a high degree of initiative
14. System skills in Microsoft Office

Key Performance Metrics: 

Successful candidates will be measured by the effective management of the Compliance Training Program, administration of Functional/Corporate Policies and the execution of SOX testing timely and within budget.

Key Relationships:

Business Process and SOX Control Owners, Internal Audit Team, Skillsoft Service Provider, IT (SharePoint).

Company Overview

Extraordinary Opportunities for Graduating Students

This position is part of our University Recruiting Program. To learn more about Brocade's University Development Program, please visit our web site at this URL: http://www.brocade.com/university

Brocade is an industry leader in data center networking solutions and services that enable organizations to manage their most vital information assets. It’s no wonder that Global 500 companies rely on Brocade technology to keep their businesses running around the clock. Brocade has pioneered the technologies that enable highly reliable and secure data center connectivity. Today most of the world’s data flows through Brocade equipment and data center networks built on Brocade technology.

Brocade is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

VISA, Inc. - Foster City, CA

Position: IT Auditor (Visa Job Number: 113506)

Date Posted: 10/25/2011

Contact: http://www.visa.com/careers

JOB DESCRIPTION

Visa Inc. is a global payments technology company that connects consumers, businesses, financial institutions and governments in more than 200 countries and territories, enabling them to use digital currency instead of cash and checks. 

Visa does not issue cards, extend credit or set rates and fees for consumers. Visa’s innovations enable its bank customers to offer consumers choices: Pay now with debit, ahead of time with prepaid or later with credit products. From the world’s major cities to remote areas without banks, people are increasingly relying on digital currency along with mobile technology to use their money anytime, make purchases online, transfer funds and access basic financial services. All of which makes their lives easier and helps grow economies.

Behind the Visa brand are more than 6,500 talented employees who continuously raise the bar with innovative solutions and products that deliver the convenience and security of digital currency to more people all over the world.

Position Summary

Participate on large-scale engagements of company activities under the supervision of the IT Business Leader or Senior IT Auditor - Internal Audit.  Assist in the execution of key areas of each audit engagement. Develop and maintain client relationships, assisting in explaining the audit process and scope, keep management apprised of audit progress and issues, and effectively deliver audit results. Stay abreast of company business strategies, IT industry technology advances and the risk profile of assigned business areas to ensure relevancy of audit approach.

Job Scope

This is an individual contributor role responsible for identifying and resolving issues of moderate complexity.  This position is at an intermediate professional level and requires strong execution and analytical abilities.  This role works independently and receives minimal guidance.

Responsibilities

• Assist IT Business Leader or Senior IT Auditor in preparation for engagement risk assessment, planning and audit scope development.
• Develop work program, in consultation with IT Business Leader or Senior IT Auditor, for efficient tests of key controls.
• Execute specific areas of a project under the supervision of the IT Business Leader or Senior IT Auditor, performing audit work using the standard audit methodology to evaluate risk, determine control objectives, and verify extent to which client techniques meet objectives.
• Document test results in work papers ready for IT Business Leader or Senior IT Auditor review.
• Inform IT Business Leader or Senior IT Auditor of project status and results.
• Interact with management to assess audit findings including control weaknesses with an appropriate degree of professional skepticism. 
• Keep IT Business Leader or Senior IT Auditor informed of audit findings, and assist business partners with the development of Management Action Plans to mitigate weaknesses, and evaluate adequacy of management's response.  Where appropriate, test corrective action taken.Maintain business relationships with appropriate levels of management to ensure that Audit is aware of changes in business activities and objectives, and a necessary Audit response is developed. Demonstrate understanding of Visa's and Internal Audit's strategic vision, be a self-starter, and responsible for actions promoting this strategic vision.   Interact with Audit project team members in working towards Departmental goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelors/Degree in business, computer science, or management information systems; Typically requires a minimum of 3-5 years IT audit experience, preferably with a large financial institution or Big 4 firm.
• CISA and / or CISSP certifications are highly desirable.
• Demonstrated knowledge of IT General Computer Controls, including Information Security, Information System Operations, Vendor Management, Business Continuity, Networks, Database, System Software, Hardware, and Application Development controls.
• Exposure to information security and network controls would be highly regarded.
• Demonstrated experience executing audits within a complex technical environment that includes mainframe, distributed and network platforms.
• Experience evaluating system controls associated with complex business applications.
• Strong time management skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to demonstrate these skills during the audit process to the appropriate level of Visa and Audit management. 
• Good analytical, organizational and presentation skills.

VISA, Inc. - Foster City, CA

Position: Auditor - Internal Audit, Professional Practices (Visa Job Number: 112879)

Date Posted: 10/25/2011

Contact: http://www.visa.com/careers

JOB DESCRIPTION

Visa Inc. is a global payments technology company that connects consumers, businesses, financial institutions and governments in more than 200 countries and territories, enabling them to use digital currency instead of cash and checks. 

Visa does not issue cards, extend credit or set rates and fees for consumers. Visa’s innovations enable its bank customers to offer consumers choices: Pay now with debit, ahead of time with prepaid or later with credit products. From the world’s major cities to remote areas without banks, people are increasingly relying on digital currency along with mobile technology to use their money anytime, make purchases online, transfer funds and access basic financial services. All of which makes their lives easier and helps grow economies.

Behind the Visa brand are more than 6,500 talented employees who continuously raise the bar with innovative solutions and products that deliver the convenience and security of digital currency to more people all over the world.

Position Summary

Participate on large-scale engagements of company activities under the supervision of the Business Leader or Senior Auditor - Internal Audit.  Assist in the execution of key areas of each audit engagement.  Develop and maintain client relationships, assisting in explaining the audit process and scope, keeping management apprised of audit progress and issues, and effectively delivering audit results.  Stay abreast of company business strategies and the risk profile of assigned business areas to ensure relevancy of audit approach.

Job Scope

This is an individual contributor role responsible for identifying and resolving issues of moderate complexity.  This position is at an intermediate professional level and requires strong execution and analytical abilities.  This role works independently and receives minimal guidance.

Responsibilities

• Assist Business Leader or Senior Auditor in preparation for engagement risk assessment, planning and audit scope development as necessary.
• Develop work program, in consultation with Business Leader or Senior Auditor, for efficient tests of key controls.
• Execute specific areas of a project under the supervision of the Business Leader or Senior Auditor, performing moderately complex audit work using the standard audit methodology to evaluate risk, determine control objectives, and verify extent to which client techniques meet objectives.
• Document test results in work papers for Business Leader or Senior Auditor review.
• Inform Business Leader or Senior Auditor of project status and results.
• Interact with management to assess audit findings including control weaknesses with an appropriate degree of professional skepticism. 
• Keep Business Leader or Senior Auditor informed of audit findings, and assist business partners with the development of Management Action Plans to mitigate weaknesses, and evaluate adequacy of management's response.  Where appropriate, test corrective action taken.
• Maintain business relationships with appropriate levels of management to ensure that Audit is aware of changes in business activities and objectives, and a necessary Audit response is developed.
• Demonstrate understanding of Visa's and Internal Audit's strategic vision, be a self-starter, and responsible for actions promoting this strategic vision.  
• Interact with Audit project team members in working towards Departmental goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelors/Degree in business, accounting, management information systems, or related field;  a minimum of 3-5 years internal audit experience, preferably with a large financial institution, or Big 4 assurance experience
• CIA, CPA, CISA or other relevant professional certification highly desired.
• Possess good written and verbal communication skills and demonstrate these skills during the audit process to the appropriate level of Visa and Audit management. 
• Demonstrated experience executing audits within a complex operational and regulatory environment.
• Strong time management skills.
• Experience evaluating controls associated with complex business processes.
• Good analytical, organizational and presentation skills.

LSI - Milpitas, CA

Position: Internal Auditor

Date Posted: 10/13/2011

Contact: peter.albert@lsi.com

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This position will report into the Corporate Internal Audit leadership team. Under the direction of an engagement manager, the successful candidate will participate in the planning, execution and completion of audit fieldwork in areas that have been assessed to have a significant risk to the Company. The successful candidate may from time to time act independently in executing audit fieldwork. Audits will include reviews of significant process areas and/or Sarbanes Oxley controls and are intended to:
• Assess the soundness, adequacy and application of financial and operational controls to ensure effectiveness.
• Ascertain the extent of compliance with established policies, procedures and business practices.
• Identify opportunities for increasing operational efficiencies and strengthening management controls.
• Identify constructive and value-added solutions to address issues identified.
• Recommend operational improvements to ensure that proper controls are exercised over all aspects of the business.

REQUIREMENTS:

BA/BS degree in Accounting, Finance or related field;
MBA highly desirable;
CPA, CIA or progress towards obtaining certification is highly desirable;
2 to 3 years internal auditing or public accounting, with experience in the high technology industry;
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and audit techniques;
Experience in performing control evaluations;
Basic understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley Section 302 and 404;
Proficiency in using Microsoft suite of products, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint;
Experience with ACL a plus;
Demonstrated leadership potential;
Strong interpersonal, communication (written and verbal), organizational, critical thinking, and analytical skills;
Ability to work closely with people at all levels within the organization, to build relationships throughout the Company and to gain the respect and confidence of all levels of management.
Minimal travel (less than 20%)

The successful candidate will also conduct specialized projects in various financial areas to address management inquiries or concerns.

LSI Corporation is a leading provider of innovative silicon, systems and software technologies that enable products which seamlessly bring people, information and digital content together. We offer a broad portfolio of capabilities and services including custom and standard product ICs, adapters, systems and software that are trusted by the world's best known brands to power leading solutions in the storage and networking markets.

We value the diversity of our people. LSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Brocade - San Jose, CA

Position: Finance Business Transformation Specialist

Date Posted: 10/3/2011

Contact: Marissa Mi-Yeon Cho