Understand the risks related to information technology associated with financial control environment
Evaluate current ITGC and related processes to ensure they are designed effectively and addressing the associated risks
Coordinate with various stakeholders to ensure the appropriateness of controls and the completion of the SOX program, provide assistance to management as needed.
Attend design walkthrough meetings with management and analyze SOX process documentation to ensure that they are accurately reflecting the current environment and adhere to control concepts
Review and evaluate documentation related to the design and effectiveness of IT General Controls and business processes
Review design and effectiveness control testing performed by IA team members
Coordinate with external audit team to ensure efficient execution of SOX testing.
Evaluate IT application controls (ITACs) and IPE to determine key controls and testing approach[NS2]
Identify and evaluate risks and/or deficiencies in financial reporting and business processes and assisting management in action plan development.
Monitoring and testing of management remediation activities and ensuring timely completion.
Supporting updates to the control environment and maintain our SOX tool, AuditBoard.
Mentor and coach staff member on SOX/audit related concepts.
Other ad hoc consulting, assurance and compliance projects.
What you have
5+ years of cumulative experience in SOX compliance, internal/external audit or business consulting
Bachelors degree in accounting, finance, or business related field
Experience with SOX compliance efforts or as part of external, integrated audits (within Saas environment a plus)
Flowchart experience with ability to understand process and translate to visual process flows
Strong written and oral communication skills (used to communicate with Management about process, controls, emerging audit and compliance issues, and communicate with external vendors/auditors and non-technical stakeholders)
Strong attention to detail
Previous experience with AuditBoard compliance tool a plus
Embraces the challenge of evaluating process and controls in a fast paced environment
Strong understanding of IT General Controls information system controls[NS5]
Good Business process knowledge and ability to identify gaps in design
Skilled at building relationships at cross functions and regions; collaborate well with others with experience working in cross cultural environments
CPA/ CA/ CIA/ CISA or other relevant certification preferred
