IT Audit Specialist

**Overview**PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated more than $79 billion in net revenue in 2021, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes LAY’S ®, DORITOS ®, CHEETOS ®, GATORADE ®, PEPSI ®, QUAKER ® and more. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive (pep+). pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that puts sustainability and human capital at the center of how we will create value and growth by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for planet and people.Our employees drive our culture. No two days are the same; we are dynamic and full of passionate teams that embrace new ideas through our collaborative spirit. At PepsiCo, we know that our company can only succeed when our associates and the society we serve flourishes. We are committed to fostering a diverse workforce by creating a collaborative, equitable and inclusive space where everyone, regardless of what we look like, where we come from or who we love, has a voice. At PepsiCo we create a Space to be you.**Responsibilities****The IT Audit Specialist will support these main activities**:- Conduct IT, operational, compliance and financial audits throughout PepsiCo to identify risks and control breakdowns that may impact the integrity of reported information and/or the achievement of objectives- Assess/leverage controls testing performed by other groups within PepsiCo- Review the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), strategic plans, narratives, workflows and risk control matrix (RCM), as well as lead process walkthroughs facilitated by the business and IT stakeholders, to develop an understanding of the processes being audited- Assist Audit Director during planning, development of the scope, identification of site visits, etc.- Identify financial, operational and IT routine and non-routine risks, as well as the mitigating controls relating to the risks- Perform controls testing of assigned areas of the audit, coach junior team members through controls testing and deficiency evaluation- Communicate identified deficiencies, perform root cause analysis and prepare recommendations for remediation, quantify the potential impact with team members, present to Audit Director and align with key business stakeholders- Identify and share best practices with the business, across Corporate Audit and during future audits- Complete assigned areas of the PepsiCo Global Control Standard (GCS) and provided insight into unassigned areas during calibration meetings- Leverage overall business and IT knowledge and prior audits to improve effectiveness and develop audit efficiencies- Contribute input and insights for at least two Corporate Audit Faster Stronger Better initiatives to build your network across the Global Corporate Audit team and contribute to the Internal Audit function of the future- Act as an onboarding buddy to new associates, ensure training and onboarding objectives are met, share your knowledge to ensure the ongoing success of the team.**Qualifications**- Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology related programs (e.g., Computer Networking Technology, Software Development, Cyber Security, Database Management, Information Systems, IT and Systems Architecture, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related)- 3-6 years relevant IT experience in areas such as cybersecurity/operational technology, cloud computing, ERP systems, digital services platforms, IT Service Management and IT Infrastructure- Fluent in English- USA visa Available- Combination of professional certifications (CPA, CIA or CISA preferred)**What can you expect from us?**- Competitive compensation- A flexible work environment that promotes a healthy balance between personal and professional life- A dynamic and inclusive culture- A supportive team that will foster your professional growth and development- Opportunity to work with relevant projects worldwide- Opportunity to give back to the community with our volunteer programs- We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We respect and value diversity as a work force and innovation for the organization._**Thank you so much for your interest in PepsiCo