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SOX Auditor Chennai - Guindy, India Information Technology 17132 Overview The SOX ITGC Auditor is responsible for ensuring that the SOX processes support compliance of the internal controls for financial reporting. The SOX ITGC Auditor will perform assurance procedures to assess the design and effectiveness of ITGC, perform quality assurance over existing control, and help prepare reporting for business leadership. Responsibilities Duties and Responsibilities Preform detail-oriented, quality assurance over existing quarterly controls. Execute testing of end of year ITGC and application controls in accordance with defined test attributes and guidance (Tests of Effectiveness) Monitor, follow up on the status of corrective action plans, and test the remediation of identified deficiencies before end of year. Work with external auditors to ensure inquires and requests are addressed. Work with Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), SOX control performers, SOX control evaluators, and control owners to perform end of year tasks. Problem solve and step in to complete work to meet critical deadlines. Education and Experience Bachelors degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, finance or accounting, similar field, or equivalent experience. 4+ years large public company internal and external auditing, with emphasis on IT auditing in large public companies with complex IT hybrid environments and/or large accounting firms with experience auditing a complex IT client base. Strong IT audit program and practices experience. Big 4 IT Audit experience required. Strong understanding of the general computer control areas and IT governance frameworks (e.g., COBIT), Sarbanes Oxley, and COSO framework. Strong ability to understand, assess and prioritize risks across the components of the IT environment (application, operating system, and database). Ability to work independently Strong analytical, interpersonal, and leadership skills with orientation toward process improvement Requirements Duties and Responsibilities Preform detail-oriented, quality assurance over existing quarterly controls. Execute testing of end of year ITGC and application controls in accordance with defined test attributes and guidance (Tests of Effectiveness) Monitor, follow up on the status of corrective action plans, and test the remediation of identified deficiencies before end of year. Work with external auditors to ensure inquires and requests are addressed. Work with Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), SOX control performers, SOX control evaluators, and control owners to perform end of year tasks. Problem solve and step in to complete work to meet critical deadlines. Education and Experience Bachelors degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, finance or accounting, similar field, or equivalent experience. 4+ years large public company internal and external auditing, with emphasis on IT auditing in large public companies with complex IT hybrid environments and/or large accounting firms with experience auditing a complex IT client base. Strong IT audit program and practices experience. Big 4 IT Audit experience required. Strong understanding of the general computer control areas and IT governance frameworks (e.g., COBIT), Sarbanes Oxley, and COSO framework. Strong ability to understand, assess and prioritize risks across the components of the IT environment (application, operating system, and database). Ability to work independently Strong analytical, interpersonal, and leadership skills with orientation toward process improvement
