**Company Description** About us, but we'll be brief**
Experian is the world's leading global information services company, unlocking the power of data to create more opportunities for consumers, businesses, and society. We are thrilled to share that **FORTUNE has named Experian one of the 100 Best Companies to work for**. In addition, for the last five years we've been named in the **100 "World's Most Innovative Companies" by Forbes Magazine**. Experian prioritizes our culture and look to bring people to the team who are passionate about their jobs, who are easy to work with, and who continue to value team over self.
We have 23,000 people operating across 44 countries and every day we're investing in new technologies, talented people, and innovation to help all our clients maximize every opportunity.
As the leading global information services company, Experian's vision is for our people, data and technology to become a necessary part of every major consumer economy in the world. That's an exciting challenge, and it's one that our Global Internal Audit (GIA) professionals support with skill and passion.
**Responsibilities**:
- Lead the planning, scoping and execution of local and global information technology information systems and operational audits (including data audits) in accordance with the approved annual audit plan and in compliance with GIA and Institute of Internal Audit (IIA) standards.
- Support the development of best-in-class IT audit approaches and methodologies.
- Effectively communicate audit results to management.
- Proactively follow-up, track and close identified audit observations. Evaluate agreed upon action plan for effective mitigation of risk.
- Support the risk assessment process for the development of an annual audit plan.
- Performs follow-up on the status of outstanding internal audit issues, where needed.
- Undertakes other ad hoc, project and investigation work as required.
- Acts as a champion for the concepts of internal control and risk throughout Experian.
**Qualifications** Minimum Qualifications**:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, management information systems, engineering or other information technology related field
- A strong understanding of IT processes and technology, with demonstrated proficiency in one or more of the following areas is required: information security, program project management, and or infrastructure services (operating systems, databases, network).
- Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience as an IT auditor/Manager or IT risk adviser for a public accounting firm, a professional services firm, or within industry.
- Ability to identify and assess financial, operational, and information technology risks resulting in the development of an effective audit program.
- Able to work with mínimal supervision and with integrated and remote project teams to achieve collective goals.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams.
- Able to develop and maintain productive working relationships with project teams and clients.
- Strong project management and organizational skills
**Preferred Qualifications**:
- Minimum of 2-4 years of experience at a public company in the financial services, information services, or technology sectors or top tier business consulting organization (Big 4)
- Experience in auditing technical platforms such as UNIX, Microsoft, networks (Cisco routers, switches, Checkpoint firewalls, etc.) and databases (MS SQL, Oracle, etc.)
- Information systems certification or licensure (i.e. CISA, CISM, CISSP, etc.)
- Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA), Accounting, Information Technology, or related field.
**Additional Information**
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This is a permanent home-based role in Costa Rica. No relocation available._**
**Culture at Experian**
**Our uniqueness is that we truly value yours.**
Experian's culture, people, and environments are key differentiators. We take our people's agenda very seriously. We focus on what truly matters; diversity and inclusion, work/life balance, flexible work, development, engagement, collaboration, wellness, rewards & recognitions, volunteering... the list goes on!
Our benefits include: Medical, life and dental insurance, Asociacion Solidarista, International Share Save Plan, Flex Work/Work from home, Paid time off, Annual Performance Bonus, Education Reimbursement, Family Bonding, Bereavement Leave, Referral Program, and more.
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