IT SOX Senior Associate, Glendale

IT SOX Senior Associate

Job Summary: Talent Software Services is in search of a IT SOX Senior Associate for a contract position in San Rafael, CA. The opportunity will be one year with a strong chance for a long-term extension.

Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

Utilize available technical resources and tools to research and expand knowledge

Collaborate directly with IT Application Owners and External/Internal Audit Teams, identifying and addressing application owners’ needs through building relationships and understanding their processes

Manage day-to-day engagement operations and prepare concise and accurate documents

Consult with IT and business teams to assess the severity of any identified deficiencies, determine appropriate remediation, and track progress to resolution

Demonstrate flexibility in prioritizing and completing tasks and communicate potential conflicts to leadership

Continuously evaluate and implement new tools or methodologies (e.g., data analytics, Alteryx) to optimize the IT Audit function and drive program efficiency

Qualifications:

Workiva and SAP S4 Hana, and related applications

Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to present complex IT concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Positive attitude toward change; thrives in environments where problem-solving and innovation are paramount

Preferred:

Extensive abilities and a proven record of success in providing services related to process and controls, risk assessment, and controls testing methodologies across the three lines of defense, including:

IT management controls

IT general controls

IT dependencies

Cyber-related risks and controls

Proven success in facilitating and completing deliverables involving:

Key domains of IT general controls, including data privacy, IT security, change management, access to programs and data, computer operations, and systems development

Key components of IT dependencies, including segregation of duties, automated controls, key reports, and interfaces

Current and emerging technologies such as Oracle, OBIEE, Oracle HCM, Ariba, Coupa, HFM, Blackline

Corporate Governance and Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) Act's regulations and requirements

Third Party Risk Management, including evaluation of third-party attestation reports (e.g., SOC 1), mapping to internal controls, and evaluation of complementary user entity controls

ITIL, COSO Framework, CoBIT, and/or other leading business and IT control frameworks

Identify key risks and controls, optimize controls, including configuration of controls around business processes and within IT environments

Apply internal control principles and business/technical knowledge, including IT general controls and application controls

Lead IT SOX coordination and walkthroughs with management and external auditors to ensure appropriate control design and identification of key IT controls

Manage the IT portion of the SOX program roadmap, including ongoing maintenance and accuracy of RCMs, coordinating testing of ITGCs/ITACs, managing evidence requests, monitoring status, and communicating progress to stakeholders

Exhibit project management skills, including monitoring team workloads while meeting management's expectations, providing candid, meaningful feedback in a timely manner, and keeping leadership informed of progress

If this job is a match for your background, we would be honored to receive your application!

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