Senior Internal Auditor

Job Description

Job Description

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Senior Auditor

This is a hybrid position

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Auditor to join our SOX / Internal Audit Compliance team. Reporting to the SOX Compliance Internal Audit Director, this person will assist with the execution and support of the Company's global SOX and Internal Audit Programs.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience assessing the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), identifying and assessing technology risks across a variety of business functions, and executing control testing.

This candidate must have SOX and Audit experience both in IT and Business Process , the ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders, strong communication skills, and a proven ability and desire to learn quickly.

This role includes supporting and contributing to scoping, controls rationalization & optimization, execution of test of design and operating effectiveness, and coordination of remediation & retesting.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the design and perform operating testing over internal controls in support of Management's Assessment of Internal Control over Financial Reporting
• Assess effectiveness of Business and IT controls in accordance with developed Risk and Controls Methodology.
• Perform testing and documentation activities including but not limited to : performing walkthroughs; leading discussion with process owners;

identifying risks & control gaps; defining test procedures; and completing workpapers.

• Document accurate and detailed work papers clearly describing the tests, the results of work performed, and conclusions reached.
• Proactively identify, share, and discuss IT and business risks that have an impact on SOX for respective areas assigned over the course of the year.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., process owners, external auditors, outsourced providers) to build strong relationships and support the coordination of SOX / Internal Audit activities, including developing sensible remediation plans
• Effectively manage multiple tasks within allocated time and meeting deadlines.
• Perform testing for the following audits :
• Business Process SOX controls and process improvements;
• Internal Audits focused on adherence to policies, procedures and process improvement
• IT general controls (i.e. access management, change management, disaster recovery & backup infrastructure; application controls)
• System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Audits focused on pre- and post-go-live implementation reviews and significant application rollouts.
• Manage third party risk through monitoring of service providers, SSAE 18 / SOC reports, Complimentary User Entity Controls (CUECs) testing / remediation.
• IT Governance, Risk and Compliance focused on reviews of access management and Segregation of Duties
• Future state develop capability to complete Cyber Security Audits and Cloud Audits
• Work with SOX Compliance Internal Audit Director and senior management to evaluate all control deficiencies, identify root causes, develop strong remediation plans and monitor implementation for timely remediation of control weaknesses.
• Participate in preparing periodic reporting to Management
• Participate in the annual risk assessment scoping
• Provide regular updates to the SOX Compliance Internal Audit Director regarding the status of the testing plans, the issues identified, and solutions to address the identified issues or deficiencies
• Stay up to date with relevant risks and regulations. Work with the SOX Compliance Internal Audit Director to ensure that the company adjusts methodologies in response to the changes by issuing guidance and instructions to the appropriate stakeholders and personnel.

Required Qualifications :

• BA / BS in Business Administration, Accounting, Computer Science, Information Systems Administration, Finance or Internal Audit.
• 4+ years of SOX Compliance and Internal Audit experience (both Business and IT) with professional services (public accounting) or public company (internal audit) evaluating and improving internal controls.
• Demonstrated experience auditing general computer controls and IT control testing of servers, applications, operating systems, firewalls, databases, etc..
• Demonstrated ability to plan and manage multiple engagements along with ensuring deliverables meet work plan specifications and deadlines.
• Background in logical security, change management, computer operations auditing techniques and / or computer control environments
• Experience identifying controls, developing and executing test plans
• Involvement with planning and scoping (accounts, systems, etc.), leading discussions with the auditee.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with various stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to write reports and to participate in and lead presentations of audit findings.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects / assignments / responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
• Problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to quickly and concisely research and collect data.
25 days ago