Senior Analyst - IT SOX

DESCRIPTION

The Senior Analyst - IT SOX is responsible for assisting in the execution of financial, operational, information systems, and compliance audits to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of the internal control environment. This role leads the execution of less complex audits, performs audit testing, develops high-quality documentation, identifies improvement opportunities, and communicates results to stakeholders. The position also includes coaching and mentoring less experienced audit staff and managing external contracted audit resources.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead execution of SOX IT testing, including scoping, planning, risk assessment, testing, documentation, review, and reporting of IT general controls.
• Coordinate with external auditors to address audit findings and resolve issues.
• Provide guidance to IT organizations to improve IT control environments, including rationalizing IT general controls, automating controls, and enhancing monitoring processes.
• Evaluate IT general controls for new systems or significant changes to IT systems and provide recommendations on design and operating effectiveness.
• Assist in managing a team of outside resources performing SOX IT testing.
• Conduct interviews and walkthroughs to understand business processes, identify risks, internal controls, and control gaps.
• Perform audit testing for complex audit areas in compliance with audit standards.
• Create high-quality audit documentation in alignment with audit quality standards.
• Identify internal control issues and provide practical improvement opportunities.
• Assist in the preparation of formal audit reports and communicate findings to management and stakeholders.
• Review documentation of less experienced staff and provide constructive feedback.

• Strong knowledge of COSO framework, US GAAP, PCAOB requirements, SEC standards, and emerging trends in IT auditing.
• Ability to manage ambiguity, assess risk, and act resourcefully in uncertain situations.
• Influencing skills to drive behavioral change for improved compliance and control.
• Knowledge of Oracle and SAP systems is a plus.
• Project management and ability to balance scope, schedule, and resources.
• Excellent collaboration, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to manage complex information.
• Ability to adapt approaches to varying situations and learn quickly from new challenges.
• Action-oriented with high energy and enthusiasm, demonstrating accountability for personal and team results.

• Approximately 10%, including potential for international travel.

• Values differences and leverages diverse perspectives to drive business results.
• Demonstrates situational adaptability and actively pursues self-development.
• Ensures accountability, communicates effectively, and collaborates to achieve shared objectives.
• Applies audit standards, evaluates business process and internal control risks, and strengthens financial internal controls.

• Professional IT audit or control certifications preferred, including CISA, CISSP, or CPA.
• Progress toward Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Chartered Accountant (CA), or equivalent is desirable.

• College or university degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, or a related field required.
• Intermediate relevant professional work experience in IT audit, internal controls, or financial systems auditing required.
• Experience with managing external audit resources and complex IT control environments preferred.