As a Fortune 50 company with more than 400,000 team members worldwide, Target is an iconic brand and one of America's leading retailers. At Target, we have a timeless purpose and a proven strategy and that hasn’t happened by accident. Some of the best minds from diverse backgrounds come together at Target to redefine retail in an inclusive learning environment that values people and delivers world-class outcomes. That winning formula is especially apparent in Bengaluru, where Target in India operates as a fully integrated part of Target’s global team and has more than 4,000 team members supporting the company’s global strategy and operations.

Joining Target means promoting a culture of mutual care and respect and striving to make the most meaningful and positive impact. Becoming a Target team member means joining a community that values diverse backgrounds. We believe your unique perspective is important, and you'll build relationships by being authentic and respectful. At Target, inclusion is part of the core value. We aim to create equitable experiences for all, regardless of their dimensions of difference. As an equal opportunity employer, Target provides diverse opportunities for everyone to grow and win

Internal Audit provides independent assurance and risk insights to and collaborates with business owners across the enterprise. You’ll use professional judgment, analytics, agile concepts and other innovations daily. You’ll understand, assess the effectiveness of and help improve risk management capabilities (e.g., processes and controls) for Target’s strategic, business and compliance objectives.

Roles & Responsibilities:

As an Auditor, you will be a part of the Internal Audit team and responsible for:

• Demonstrating a strong acumen for risks & controls in areas like Finance, HR, Corporate Real Estate, Supply Chain, Vendor Management, Marketing, etc.
• Performing walkthrough, testing and reporting on internal controls in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) and Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICoFR).
• Participating in IT & Business process walkthroughs in collaboration with the control owners, 2nd line teams & Target’s external auditors, documenting the process narratives & developing detailed test procedures.
• Performing Design & Operating effectiveness testing for assigned IT General Controls (ITGC) areas like logical access, change management, backup operations & job scheduling.
• Performing Design & Operating effectiveness testing for assigned IT Application Controls for various standard and off-the-shelf applications (ITAC) while adhering to Internal Audit & PCAOB standards.
• Demonstrating a good understanding of US GAAP & Indian Accounting Standards, Labor laws & Companies Act requirements.
• Testing configuration of standard applications (Like SAP, Oracle, etc.) and non-SAP application, reviewing variations, Interface Controls testing, building sample scenarios, source code reviews and key reports testing.
• Developing a strong understanding of Target’s risk management framework, internal policies & control procedures and ensuring control objectives are met during the course of the engagement.
• Planning & executing internal financial, operational and/or compliance audits in adherence to the Internal Audit Policies & Procedures
• Ensuring all work papers meet the documentation & quality requirements throughout the lifecycle of an engagement (Planning, Fieldwork, Reporting & Wrap – Up)
• Communicating any findings noted during the testing and working with the internal audit business auditors, 2nd line team, control owners & external auditors to assess the impact of the findings.
• Managing relationships with key internal & external stakeholders and ensure adherence to project timelines & deliverables.
• Identifying opportunities for use of Data Analytics & Automation to enhance Internal Audit’s ability to perform efficient testing/audit.
• Demonstrating a high level of engagement at work by closely interacting with HQ Internal Audit Team, participating in Internal Audit engagements, trainings, team building & community relations activities
• Being independent, innovative & proactive in taking steps for your personal development by willingly taking on stretch assignments, cross-functional engagements & acquiring new skills.

Job duties may change at any time due to business needs

About you:

• 3 or 4 year college degree (Accounting, Commerce, IT or related field preferred).
• 3-6 years of internal or external audit experience focused on SOX 302/404 audit & compliance.
• Working Knowledge of auditing business processes, ITGC & ITAC
• Exposure to Risk Management and Governance Frameworks/ Systems & ERP systems
• Experience in SAP IT Controls audit, SAP security baseline & best practices in SAP Security is preferred.
• Knowledge of key IT regulations, standards and benchmarks used by the IT industry (e.g. SOX, COBIT, SSAE18/ISAE 3402 etc.)
• Strong self-directed work habits, exhibiting initiative, drive, creativity, maturity, self- assurance, and professionalism.
• Experienced in using data and analytical tools, including MS-Excel, to solve business problems.

Preferences:

• CIA, CA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA, CISA
• Big 4, retail experience is a plus.