IT Auditor

IT Auditor Associate

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Why should you choose us?

Are you interested in working for a Global Leader in E-commerce? Are you excited about working on highly scalable platforms and applications that are accessed by millions of users every day? If so, read on to find out more about the opportunity.

Rakuten Symphony is a Rakuten Group company, providing global B2B services for the mobile telco industry and enabling next-generation, cloud-based, international mobile services. Building on the technology Rakuten used to launch Japans newest mobile network, we are taking our mobile offering global. To support our ambitions to provide an innovative cloud-native telco platform for our customers, Rakuten Symphony is looking to recruit and develop top talent from around the globe. We are looking for individuals to join our team across all functional areas of our business – from sales to engineering, support functions to product development. Let’s build the future of mobile telecommunications together!

About Rakuten Rakuten Group, Inc. (TSE: 4755) is a global leader in internet services that empower individuals, communities, businesses and society. Founded in Tokyo in 1997 as an online marketplace, Rakuten has expanded to offer services in e-commerce, fintech, digital content and communications to approximately 1.5 billion members around the world. The Rakuten Group has over 27,000 employees, and operations in 30 countries and regions. For more information visit https://global.rakuten.com/corp/.

What will you do?

• Rakuten Symphony is a Rakuten Group business organization with operations across Japan, the United States, Singapore, India, Europe and Middle East and Africa region, created to empower the global adoption of cloud-native Open RAN infrastructure and services-including Rakuten Communications Platform-by mobile network operators, enterprises, and government bodies.
• The IT Auditor Associate will report to the EU Senior Manager for IT audit and will be a critical part of the Internal Audit Team. IT Auditor Associate will assist in conjunction with the IT Senior, the IT Audit Manager and the IT Audit Engagement Lead in establishing an effective IT internal audit program including helping to identify, plan, organize and execute audits that work towards Rakuten’s goals and objectives. The position will have a key role in helping document and assess the company's compliance with the requirements of various Information Security Compliance frameworks (SOC, ISO 27001, PCIDSS, etc.), IT framework (COBIT, ITIL, etc.) and any regulations deem necessary such as the EU GDPR, CCPA,

Key Responsibilities include:

Audit Support and Execution

• Assist in the development of audit plans, including scoping, objectives, and testing procedures.
• Participate in risk assessments to identify key areas for audit focus.
• Conduct audit procedures, including data gathering, documentation review, and testing of IT/IS controls.
• Assist in the evaluation of IT/IS controls and the identification of potential vulnerabilities or weaknesses.

Compliance Monitoring and Reporting

• Support the monitoring of the implementation of recommended actions and ensure compliance with audit recommendations.
• Contribute to the preparation of audit reports summarizing findings, recommendations, and management responses.
• Participate in the presentation of audit findings and recommendations to key stakeholders, under the guidance of senior team members.

IT Systems and Controls Evaluation

• Assist in the assessment of the design and operating effectiveness of IT systems, processes, and controls.
• Contribute to the review of IT policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.
• Participate in the identification of control deficiencies and provide input for improvement recommendations.

IT Governance and Risk Management

• Support the evaluation of IT governance structures and processes to ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
• Assist in the assessment of IT risk management practices and provide support for improvement recommendations.
• Collaborate with senior team members to develop and implement risk mitigation strategies.

Continuous Learning and Development

• Actively participate in the ongoing development of audit methodologies and tools.
• Stay informed about emerging technologies, industry trends, and regulatory changes to enhance audit coverage.

Requirements (Duties and Responsibilities/Education and Experience Requirements):

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in IT/IS audit, internal audit, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of IT frameworks (e.g., COBIT) and Security frameworks (e.g., ISO27001, NIST).
• Experience in assessing IT/IS controls, conducting IT/IS audits, and identifying IT/IS-related risks.
• Familiarity with IT infrastructure, systems, and applications, including network security, database management, and cloud computing.
• Proficiency in using audit tools and software for data analysis and testing.
• Professional certification such as CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) or ISO27001 Lead Auditor is preferred.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple audit engagements simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills in both written and verbal forms; previous experience in writing internal audit reports, preferred.
• Travel up to approximately 30%.

Our commitment to you:

• Rakuten Group’s mission is to contribute to society by creating value through innovation and entrepreneurship. By providing high-quality services that help our users and partners grow,
• We aim to advance and enrich society. To fulfill our role as a Global Innovation Company, we are committed to maximizing both corporate and shareholder value.