Position: IT SOX Compliance Specialist
Location: Richmond, VA
Terms: Long term contract
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented IT SOX Compliance Specialist to support our organization's IT General and Application Controls compliance efforts. In this role, you will ensure adherence to SOX requirements, manage audit requests, and work closely with various stakeholders to maintain IT control policies. Your expertise in ITGCs, auditing processes, and compliance management will be critical to the success of this role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure all SOX requirements and IT Control Policies are accurately captured and documented to reflect compliance.
- Manage weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual tasks related to IT SOX controls and policies.
- Act as a key liaison during internal and external audits, managing the full life cycle of Document Request Lists (DRLs) and participating in audit walkthroughs, while clearly explaining differences in audit stages.
- Oversee the Quarterly Manager Access Review process and ensure thorough documentation of compliance requirements for People Movement (terminations, promotions, manager changes) in coordination with the ERP Business Security Manager and HR Business Partner.
- Maintain and update the Global IT Risk Matrix, identifying and addressing risk areas.
- Support IT SOX compliance by analyzing and documenting user security access rights to ensure proper Segregation of Duties (SoD).
- Assist the Infrastructure team with annual documentation of Backup Recovery processes for Global ERPs.
- Manage job changes and people movement via Microsoft Smart Sheet on a weekly basis.
- Assemble and present compliance-related information for management-level communication.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Bilingual in Spanish and English is preferred.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Deep understanding of internal auditing standards, SOX requirements, and risk assessment practices.
- Familiarity with IT General Controls (ITGC) and IT Application Controls (ITAC), including experience in writing, editing, and ensuring compliance with ITGCs.
- Ability to manage audit processes and engage with auditors for both internal and external audits, ensuring that all DRLs are processed efficiently.
- Technical expertise across various IT functions, including program management, project management, and analysis.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to present complex information clearly to all levels of management.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a customer-service-oriented approach.
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
If you are proactive, detail-oriented, and thrive in a dynamic IT environment, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the organization's ongoing compliance with IT control policies and SOX regulations.
