We are looking for an individual who is passionate about IT SOX and wants to support the program globally as it moves into the next stage of maturity. The individual must have SOX experience working with a publicly traded company and there is a preference for someone who has experience working on both the IT and business/financial audit processes. This role collaborates across the entire organization and provides guidance and support to our business partners. The Department delivers independent, objective assurance and advisory/consulting services designed to add value and improve operations and financial position. This role can create long-term, sustainable changes that will move the organization forward in supporting the Company’s goals. Internal auditors will gain an in-depth, up-close understanding of the operations, processes, policies and procedures of the company globally. This position will help support the administration, testing, and successful completion of the internal controls over financial reporting program and help determine compliance with selected policies, procedures, and regulations. Additionally, the role will help the internal audit department continue to maintain a strong risk and control advisory function.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Assist in the planning, execution and reporting of SOX program related activities
including risk assessments, walkthroughs, internal control testing, and deficiency
analysis.
• Communicate potential control gaps to the Process Owners and coordinate multifunctional team meetings to remediate and close the gaps.
• Coordinate and supervise day to day co-source partner activities.
• Coordinate closely with the external auditor; provide appropriate support to the
external auditors in the performance of walkthroughs, reliance strategy, and
dependencies as well as direct audit assistance work.
• Assist with the education and training of process/control owners, so they better
understand the controls framework and their responsibilities.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
• Possess significant attention to detail.
• Must thrive in fast paced environments.
• Ability to communicate and influence a range of different internal and external
stakeholders and can flex their style based on audience.
• Strong project management, organizational and presentation skills
• Strong understanding of audit and documentation requirements
• Demonstrated ability to take accountability and take initiative and is self-directed.
• Effective time management, including planning and decision-making, identifying
priorities, and bringing projects to successful and timely completion with a focus
on high standards and quality.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting Information Systems, Accounting, Business
Administration (MIS focus), Computer Science, or a related subject area, Masters
(preferred)
• Three or more years’ experience in IT SOX related areas (required)
• Solid understanding of control frameworks used in IT SOX i.e., COSO, COBIT,
and how this applies to the achievement of IT SOX objectives.
• Big Four experience (preferred)
LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS:
• CISA or CIA (preferred)
