IT SOX Specialist

Grade Level (for internal use):

The Role: This position is an individual contributor within the Internal Audit team responsible for performing audit engagements including U.S. Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Compliance testing. This position will contribute significantly to SOX testing efforts and evaluating compliance with corporate policies, assessing risks over the IT operating environment and identifying operational efficiencies.

The Impact: The IT SOX Specialist will work closely with your direct manager and the process owners to gain an understanding of key processes, key controls, identify control gaps by strengthening and monitoring the internal control environment to provide assurance in the accuracy of reported financial information for a leading data provider worldwide.

Whats in it for you: You will interact with key process owners and colleagues across the Company. You will also be responsible for completing the audits and projects as outlined in the Internal Audit Plan and play a critical role in assessing the effectiveness of the control environment and providing value added recommendations across the organization. You will gain a robust understanding of the operations of all divisions and functions within the company.

• Ability to collaborate with a global team of seasoned financial services/audit professionals and access to the latest technological and data analytic tools
• Competitive compensation package with excellent benefits, including generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, parental leave and more
• Advancement opportunities in a global company with presence in 30+ geographies

The Team The Business: We have teams made up of people that work effectively together, while working with the larger group of auditors. Opportunities are presented every day to work with people from a wide variety of backgrounds and to develop a close team dynamic with coworkers from around the globe. The Internal Audit function is a global team with presence in all regions (Americas, EMEA and Asia Pacific). The function is independent and reports functioning to the Audit Committee.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and perform IT audits focused on compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) regulations, ensuring that IT general controls and IT automated controls are effectively designed and operating.
• Develop, document, and execute test plans for IT controls, ensuring that they meet SOX requirements and are functioning as intended.
• Utilize GenAI, data analytics and automation tools to enhance audit processes, identify trends, and uncover anomalies in IT systems.
• Evaluate the SDLC processes to ensure proper controls are in place during system development, implementation, and maintenance.
• Stay updated on emerging IT risks and controls, including cloud computing, cybersecurity threats, and data privacy regulations.
• Participate in projects across the internal audit department, including risk-based audits and project assurance initiatives, to enhance overall audit effectiveness and efficiency.

What Were Looking For:

• You will be an effective communicator, in both verbal and written form, and an analytical thinker who employs logic and persuasion to influence with diplomacy and tact.
• You will be a proactive, innovative, collegial team player who can be accountable and absorb/integrate ideas from diverse views, create partnerships and collaborate with others.
• You will be nimble in learning and support the implementation of agile techniques.
• You will be responsible for balancing stakeholders and building/fostering relationships with stakeholders.
• You have a strong interest to learn, embrace agile auditing techniques, adoption of data analytics and emerging tools to strengthen quality of audit execution and SOX controls testing.

Basic Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate must be an experienced audit professional with skills in IT SOX, internal audit, or related roles in control function organizations.
• Experience/exposure with different data analytics tools (such as Tableau, Alteryx, Power BI, etc.).
• Agility to support different Internal Audit capabilities such as business/data/IT auditing and SOX compliance.
• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience of IT controls-based testing through planning audits, conducting audit procedures, and preparing audit reports.
• Understanding and operational application of Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 Public Accounting experience.
• Knowledge of or experience with providing audit support during integrated financial and operational audits.
• Knowledge or experience with information security controls.
• Experience with electronic work papers and standard productivity tools
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Willing to travel (domestic and international), limited to 10 - 15%
• Professional certifications preferred but not required (CISA, CIA, CPA, etc.).