Full-Time

Senior IT Auditor

IT Audit, Audit and Advisory Services

Posted on 8/15/2025

Royal Caribbean Group

Royal Caribbean Group

10,001+ employees

Cruise vacation company operating multiple brands

No salary listed

Miami, FL, USA

In Person

Must be able to travel up to 20% of the time, including international travel.

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Requirements
  • Bachelors degree from an accredited University in Accounting, Finance or Information Systems is required.
  • Masters of Accounting, MBA, Information Systems or advanced degrees will be considered a plus.
  • Minimum of two to four years of IT experience and overall relevant experience including relevant internal controls audit and testing, operations risk management, internal audit, or public accounting (Big 4 public accounting firm preferred).
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley technical literature (PCAOB, SEC Guidance, etc), internal control concepts, principles and techniques, including COSO, COBIT, etc.
  • IFRS awareness considered a plus.
  • Experience with global/international operations/organization will be considered a plus.
  • Must be able to travel up to 20% of the time, (including trips abroad).
  • Professional Certifications (CPA, RMA, CIA, CISA preferred).
  • Information Technology Knowledge: Must possess knowledge of IT internal auditing standards & requirements (e.g. IIA, ISACA) and industry accepted IT Governance standards (i.e. COBIT).
  • Experience with application security and segregation of duties models.
  • Sarbanes-Oxley Knowledge: Must possess experience in establishing/monitoring internal controls as part of complying with the laws and regulations of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
  • Proficient in applying internal auditing standards, procedures and techniques.
  • Able to interact effectively with various levels of management and handle multiple priorities/tasks.
  • Process oriented with an understanding of management principles to recognize and evaluate the materiality and significance of deviations from good business practice.
  • Able to recognize the existence of problems or potential problems and determine if further research is needed or if assistance is required.
  • Self-motivated, adaptive, proactive, quick learner, and works well with others with minimum supervision, in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
  • Strong technical, analytic, problem solving and communication skills (both written and verbal).
  • Experience with data analysis tools and applications.
  • Strong attention to detail, yet maintain a big-picture point of view.
  • Excellent PC skills with proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, etc.
Responsibilities
  • Perform various IT audits and reviews to determine the effectiveness of the internal control environment, including special projects such as integrated application, pre- and post-implementation, general control, physical and logical security reviews, etc.
  • Perform financial, operational, compliance and ICFR (SOX-404) audits of the Company’s business processes to identify, report and remediate weaknesses in the system of internal control and make recommendations related to efficiency and industry best practices, including:
  • + Performing audit planning, field work and audit reporting; and prepares reports, communicating findings and recommendations to line and senior management.
  • + Assisting with the Continuous Auditing / Monitoring program including data collection, analysis, and cycle reviews.
  • + Preparing Audit Reports, the results of our audits, including observations noted, recommended action items and proper and timely implementation of such action items by the relevant departments.
  • Perform other duties as required.
Desired Qualifications
  • Masters of Accounting, MBA, Information Systems or advanced degrees will be considered a plus.
  • IFRS awareness considered a plus.
  • Experience with global/international operations/organization will be considered a plus.
  • Professional Certifications (CPA, RMA, CIA, CISA preferred).
Royal Caribbean Group

Royal Caribbean Group

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Royal Caribbean Group operates multiple cruise brands, including Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea Cruises, and owns half of joint ventures that run TUI Cruises and Hapag-Lloyd Cruises. Guests book voyages on ships that sail to destinations worldwide, with cabins, dining, activities, entertainment, and shore excursions shaping the experience. The company differentiates itself with a global, multi-brand fleet, joint venture partnerships, and a strong commitment to ethics, diversity, and responsible operations. Its goal is to deliver the best vacation experiences while sailing safely, protecting the oceans, and acting with integrity for guests, employees, and communities.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Miami, Florida

Founded

1969

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Q1 2026 revenue hits $4.5B, up 11%, with 2.5M guests and 12% capacity growth.
  • 90% digital adoption pre-books over half onboard revenue for optimized yields.
  • Perfect Day Mexico launches late 2027, expanding high-margin private destinations.

What critics are saying

  • $1.3B fuel headwind at $89/barrel cuts 2026 EPS by $0.62 despite 59% hedging.
  • Middle East tensions disrupt Mediterranean itineraries and spike air costs 40%.
  • Carnival's 50% earnings growth through 2029 erodes Royal Caribbean's pricing power.

What makes Royal Caribbean Group unique

  • Royal Caribbean achieves 109% load factor in Q1 2026 versus Carnival's lower margins.
  • Tri-branded Royal ONE Visa with Bank of America links rewards across three brands.
  • Perfecta program drives 20% CAGR EPS growth through 2027 via premium positioning.

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Company News

Yahoo Finance
Apr 6th, 2026
Royal Caribbean launches tri-branded credit cards with Bank of America across three cruise lines

Royal Caribbean Group has launched Royal ONE and Royal ONE Plus Visa Signature credit cards with Bank of America, allowing guests to earn and redeem rewards across Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises and Silversea. The tri-branded programme links everyday spending to cruise savings and onboard experiences across the company's three core brands. Royal Caribbean reported strong 2025 financial performance with $17.9 billion in revenue and $4.3 billion in net income. The loyalty programme complements the company's existing cash generation story rather than addressing fundamental business weaknesses. Whilst the cards strengthen Royal Caribbean's loyalty ecosystem, they are unlikely to materially shift near-term drivers independently. Booking trends, pricing and volatile fuel costs remain key catalysts and risks for investors.

Yahoo Finance
Apr 3rd, 2026
Royal Caribbean leads Carnival with 24% profit margin vs 11%, delivers superior long-term shareholder returns

Royal Caribbean has raised its edge over Carnival through superior profitability, despite trading at a higher valuation. Royal Caribbean posted a 24% profit margin last year, earning $4.3 billion in adjusted net income on $17.9 billion in revenue, with earnings rising 33% year-over-year to $15.64. Management projects 20% annualised earnings growth through 2027. Carnival's 11% profit margin lags behind, though the company expects adjusted earnings to rise 50% cumulatively from 2025 through 2029. Royal Caribbean's focus on the premium market supports stronger pricing and margins. The performance gap is reflected in stock returns: Royal Caribbean shares climbed 309% over three years, compared to Carnival's 142% gain. Royal Caribbean trades at 14 times forward earnings, whilst Carnival trades at 10 times.

Yahoo Finance
Mar 26th, 2026
Royal Caribbean shares flat despite record results amid Iran oil crisis

Royal Caribbean has raised $120 million in a Series C round led by Ribbit Capital, valuing the company at $1.45 billion. The second-largest cruise operator posted strong fourth-quarter results with revenue increasing 13.2% year over year to $4.26 billion, driven by passenger ticket demand and onboard sales. The company is expanding beyond cruises into land-based luxury experiences, including private island resorts. It operates properties like CocoCay and Royal Beach Club Paradise Island in the Bahamas, with a new resort planned for Vanuatu in October 2027. Despite robust demand, the stock has faced headwinds from macroeconomic concerns and rising oil prices, which have surged 54% year to date to $89 per barrel amid Middle East tensions.

Yahoo Finance
Mar 7th, 2026
Royal Caribbean down 10.6% on weaker 2026 guidance and Middle East fuel cost concerns

Royal Caribbean Cruises has fallen 10.6% following softer fiscal 2026 guidance and rising geopolitical concerns. Investors are worried about fuel costs, itinerary disruptions and travel demand as Middle East tensions escalate. Competitive pressure from rival Caribbean capacity expansion is also weighing on sentiment. The company's investment case depends on cruising's long-term appeal, newer ships' earnings power and management's ability to maintain pricing and margins. Recent moves include March 2026 beverage package changes and new 2027-2028 Caribbean itineraries, aimed at boosting guest spending. Royal Caribbean's current narrative projects $22.4 billion revenue and $5.9 billion earnings by 2028, requiring 9.2% yearly revenue growth. Some analysts had forecast revenue reaching $23.5 billion by 2028, though geopolitical risks now threaten these projections.

Yahoo Finance
Feb 27th, 2026
Royal Caribbean announces 10 new river cruise ships, expanding Celebrity fleet to 20 by 2031

Royal Caribbean has announced major expansion plans after exceeding its pre-pandemic performance levels. The cruise line generated $17.9 billion in total revenue for 2024 and served 9.4 million passengers, surpassing 2019 figures. CEO Jason Liberty revealed Celebrity Cruises will expand its river cruise fleet to 20 vessels by 2031, adding 10 new ships beyond the initially planned fleet. This marks Royal Caribbean Group's first entry into the river cruise market, with operations beginning in August 2027. The expansion will make Celebrity one of Europe's largest river cruise operators. Royal Caribbean also confirmed plans for a new Discovery Class ship series, featuring smaller vessels designed to access ports unavailable to the company's larger ships whilst replacing ageing fleet members.

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