The Internal Audit and Enterprise Risk Management team performs operational audits, has extensive purview over the Sarbanes Oxley testing program, and oversees the Enterprise Risk Management processes for SABRE Corporation. The function is part of SABRE Corporation’s broader Finance team, reporting to the Chief Financial Officer administratively and to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors functionally. Our vision is to proactively guide our Sabre business partners with innovative, best in class audit and risk management practices. Our strategy focuses on 1) talent development, 2) modernization of our audit and risk activities, 3) providing a balanced portfolio of work which provides assurance and advisory services to SABRE, and 4) being a trusted advisor to management and the Board of Directors.
The Role
As the Internal Audit Operations Audit Manager, you are a systems thinker who will manage a team of auditors who perform operational audits in a technology environment. This role is based in the Dallas-Ft. Worth metro area and reports to the Vice President of Internal Audit and Enterprise Risk Management in a flexible hybrid role.
You are an intellectually curious person who wants to work in a complex and evolving technology environment. In this role, you will have opportunities to expand your skills and grow a career at SABRE, where we make travel happen.
In this role, you can expect to work on the following activities:
60% - Operational Audits
Lead a dynamic risk assessment process which is used to select risk- based audit and advisory engagements;
Oversee operational audits with a focus on quality and effectiveness which adheres to Sabre’s internal audit processes and to the updated Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing, as established by the Institute of Internal Auditors;
Partner with our automation and analytics Principal on data analytics opportunities for operational audits;
Establish productive business relationships across Sabre with leaders at all levels of the organization;
Communicate audit results to management and advise/educate management on control deficiency remediation and/or updates, when needed; and
Update the Sabre audit playbook annually.
20% - People Management
Provide constructive feedback on performance for both audit projects and other audit activities.
Develop and lead annual audit training for the internal audit team and others, as necessary, to improve skills and knowledge;
Collaborate with the Audit and Risk leadership team on people development and career development for auditors across the function.
10% - Enterprise Risk Management.
Participate in the ERM risk assessment process, ‘connecting the dots’ between ERM risks and operational audit opportunities;
Research risk topics, both internally and externally;
Assist in the assessment of risks within a provided framework/rubric; and
Provide ongoing business relationship development which monitors risks to the achievement of objectives over time.
10% - Special projects, investigations, training and development, and other administrative activities
Qualifications And Education Requirements
Four-year college degree
A minimum of eight to ten years of experience in the internal audit profession
Hold an active certification as a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or a similar designation which shows commitment to the profession
Advanced knowledge of auditing practices and standards, trends, and best practices
Advanced experience with internal control frameworks such as COSO, NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology), COBIT, etc.
Experience with cybersecurity concepts such as Identity Access Management, vulnerability management, software development lifecycle, security governance, etc.
Advanced communication skills, both written and verbal; experience with writing detailed audit reports, delivering results to management at all levels of the organization
Excellent project management skills
Experience working within a team to deliver a high-quality project
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time, including internationally
Not Required, But Preference Given To Candidates With
Internal Audit experience in the technology industry
An active certification or license as a CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner), or other relevant certification
Experience in data analytics
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Internship
Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
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