Senior Auditor - It & Sox

Company: Software Development (Financial Services)

Location: United States (Remote)

Salary: $76,000 - $94,000

Type: Full-time

Job Description:

Our esteemed client is looking for an experienced Auditor specializing in IT Audit & SOX for their Internal AudIT & Enterprise Risk Management team. In this role, you will be integral to IT audits of cloud-based and custom developed systems, SOX 404 testing, and contributing to Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and Fraud Risk Assessment (FRA) activities. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a dynamic environment and enhance IT operations through independent assurance and advisory initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Support in the planning and execution of IT internal audit projects following IIA professional practice standards.
• Contribute to the identification and evaluation of IT risks.
• Assist in the ongoing development of ERM and Fraud Risk Management programs.
• Conduct interviews with stakeholders, schedule meetings, and facilitate document requests from business partners.
• Document processes, develop flowcharts and data flow diagrams.
• Evaluate the design and effectiveness of internal controls.
• Provide recommendations to enhance policies, procedures, systems, and processes.
• Participate in special projects as directed by Internal Audit management.
• Promote a culture of ethics and risk awareness within the organization.
• Undertake system administration activities for the SOXHub application.

Candidate Profile:

• Possess a Bachelor's Degree in either business or technology discipline.
• Bring forth a background with a notable Advisory or Assurance firm, particularly from the Big 4 (Deloitte, EY, KPMG, PwC).
• Demonstrate a robust understanding of business and IT operations processes within the software industry.
• Exhibit a strong grasp of Software as a Service (SAAS) and Platform as a Service (PAAS).
• Showcase a keen business judgment that facilitates the identification of issues and appropriate escalation.
• Display strong critical thinking, analytical, and investigative skills.
• Demonstrate proficiency in project and time management.
• Exhibit the ability to effectively manage multiple projects while keeping Manager/Sr. Mgr. informed.
• Show independence in thinking, taking ownership, and driving initiatives to resolution.
• Illustrate the ability to provide meaningful recommendations for the enhancement of policies, procedures, systems, and processes. Additionally, display the capability to address root causes of ineffective or inefficient controls.
• Possess the skill to explain complex and sensitive information in a straightforward manner.
• Exhibit the ability to manage stakeholders with a service-oriented, problem-solving, practical mindset.
• Demonstrate strong rapport and relationship-building skills to collaborate and positively influence partnerships across the company.
• Proactively initiate work, showcasing a self-driven work style.
• Uphold values of integrity, openness, and transparency.
• Display intellectual curiosity and critical thinking ability to identify the root causes of issues.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Hold a minimum of 3 years of experience in IT audit and SOX 404 testing.
• Have experience working seamlessly as part of a remote team.
• Collaborate effectively with partners to address control gaps and monitor action plans.
• Exhibit prior experience in obtaining, analyzing, and evaluating existing documentation, previous reports, data, and flowcharts.
• Demonstrate previous experience in developing process flowcharts and data flow diagrams from scratch.
• Showcase expertise in documenting processes in concise narratives.
• Demonstrate a history of conducting interviews and accurately documenting notes for audit workpapers.
• Exhibit prior experience in developing audit test procedures from scratch based on objectives.
• Illustrate previous experience in executing SOX 404 ITGC and IT audit testing within defined budgets and timelines. This includes administrative tasks such as meeting coordination/scheduling and document requests.
• Have experience in preparing clear, concise, accurate, logical, and detailed workpapers for work performed and conclusions reached.
• Exhibit expertise in determining root causes for control deficiencies.
• Demonstrate experience in identifying and researching issues with supported analysis. Additionally, showcase the ability to propose actionable and practical solutions, drafting comprehensive audit reports.
• Show prior experience in working with IPE (Information Provided by Entity) and testing the completeness and accuracy of key reports and spreadsheets.
• Demonstrate previous experience in assisting control owners in completing SOC (Service Organization Control) Report reviews for SOC1. This includes controls mapping and mapping of Complementary End User Computing Controls.
• Have hands-on experience with Visio, SOXHub, NetSuite, Workday HCM, Salesforce, Slack, GSuite.
• Possess experience in auditing cloud-based, open-source systems & tools.
• Show familiarity with auditing Agile IT.
• Demonstrate experience with SOC, ISO, PCI frameworks.
• Exhibit excellent written English communication skills, presenting information in a clear, concise, and professional manner.

Certifications:

• Required: Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or commitment to obtaining CISA within year 1 of employment.
• Optional: Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certificate in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA), Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and inclusion. Apply directly using the link or if you have any issues email us at: jobs@myabsolutelyfinancejobs.com