(Senior) Audit Associate - Software, Plano, Texas

If you really want to make a difference - make it with us

Controlling and Finance Assurance (CF A) helps Siemens achieve its goals by providing objective, factual and independent assurance to the Siemens Managing Board and Audit Committee. As a business partner to Siemens executive management, we leverage our expertise in a wide range of topics in order to create impact that drives change with improved financial results.

CF A is a unique Global Leadership Development Program, stretched over a period of three to five years. We offer a vibrant, diverse and inclusive environment, which ensures a variety of perspectives and enables big picture thinking. We offer continuous career coaching and mentoring throughout the program, all whilst working with top Siemens business leaders on multiple high-profile projects around the world. This is your chance to build your network within the company, develop your operational experience and prepare yourself for a leading role.

As software and digitalization gains increasing significance in Siemens, our Operational and Financial Audit Practice plays a pivotal role in providing assurance to the Managing Board and the Audit Committee on the entire software lifecycle development process. We as CF A create impact by exploring bold questions around development, sales and accounting for software to maximize the long-term profitability of the enterprise. Using advanced analytics, visualization technologies and artificial intelligence, CFA is actively working on the future of assurance.

Learn more at: www.siemens.com/cfa

Your new role - challenging and future-oriented

• Identify key risks in Siemens's operational and financial environment with a particular focus on software and develop an understanding of business processes, goals, and strategy in order to provide analysis and interpretation to management
• Design and execute comprehensive audit programs and controls to address the identified risks
• Lead site visits in an international environment
• Develop and promote digital use cases that increase coverage and overall assurance in cooperation with our data analytics team
• Manage multiple stakeholders in complex environments
• Lead meetings with clients to present the team's conclusions and recommended improvements
• Collaborate with external auditors to ensure effective and efficient audit procedures
• Maintain and build your network in various Siemens businesses and functions
• Make use of the unique chance to participate in audits within other functional areas

Your qualifications - solid and appropriate

• Strong academic background including a bachelor's degree in engineering, IT, computer science, business administration
• Proficient in at least one of the following areas: Software Product Lifecycle Management, DevOps, R&D, Agile software development
• Audit Associate role requires 4 to 6 years of relevant operations experience in industries similar to Siemens (technology, software, manufacturing, product business) or comparable experience within Siemens
• Senior Audit Associate role requires 5 to 8 years of relevant operations experience in industries similar to Siemens (technology, software, manufacturing, product business) or comparable experience within Siemens
• Necessary skills, experience and motivation to develop out of Controlling and Finance Assurancedepartment within 3-5 years and move into a business role at Siemens
• Commitment to continuous learning and education
• Demonstrated history of career advancement
• Ability to continue on an accelerated career track
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Flexibility to travel (including internationally) as well as to live/embrace our remote-working culture

HighlyPreferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in engineering, IT, computer science, business administration
• Domestic and/or international mobility including previous experience either working or studying abroad
• Related professional qualification or certifications (CSDP, PMP, Scrum, AWS, Six Sigma, or PM@Siemens)
• General project management expertise in a complex global organization

Organization: Controlling and Finance

Company: Siemens Corporation

Experience Level: Experienced Professional

Job Type: Full-time

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