IT Audit & Compliance Specialist (Global)

About the role

Olympus is looking for an IT Audit & Compliance Specialist to support the Senior Manager of IT Audit & Compliance. The role ensures that Global IT delivers programs, projects and services that meet quality and technical standards and comply with Olympus' policies, processes and procedures. It covers IT controls, audit and compliance activities including GDPR, and works with corporate management and business units.

Key responsibilities

• Support the creation of IT audit and compliance policies, processes and procedures, and monitor and assess risk against them.
• Execute proactive compliance monitoring against GxP legislation and Global IT quality standards, and assist in internal and external audits, developing and presenting findings.
• Manage the relationship with the internal audit department and external audit partners, and support the Senior Manager on internal controls over financial reporting.
• Work with Finance to run annual risk assessments and prepare and submit annual J-SOX internal control reports.
• Process, support and coordinate GDPR requests and activities, evaluate them on cost and resources, and coordinate complaints.
• Monitor IT activities for compliance with GxP, internal policies and procedures, including pre- and post-implementation reviews and testing leading to certification.
• Identify and communicate key risks, support initiatives that strengthen risk culture, and automate data analysis of audit data.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, information systems, business administration or a related field (equivalent experience preferred).
• Active Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or equivalent (preferred).
• Minimum 2-3 years as an IT Compliance Manager in a similar-sized environment, and minimum 2 years in technology audits.
• Knowledge of technology solutions and operations, people and processes.

Required skills

• Thorough knowledge of GxP standards, technology/security regulations, IT general controls and application controls.
• Experience with IT risk management and understanding of IT risk exposure.
• Familiarity with auditing server, platform, database and endpoint technologies.

What we offer

• A competitive salary package including AWS and a variable bonus.
• Hybrid work arrangements.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives such as annual medical checkups, dental benefits and Employee Assistance Programs.