Responsibilities include :
- Assist with coordinating the day-to-day management of the annual SOX 404 program from planning through scheduling, preparing, execution, tracking and reporting. This includes financial statements scoping and risk assessment, documenting and designing SOX processes and controls, controls testing, deficiency evaluation and remediation tracking.
- Work directly with business process owners on the implementation and maintenance of SOX controls especially in transformation of software, including business process controls design, policies, procedures, documentation, evidence evaluation, and system enhancements.
- Coordinate and drive SOX program testing with co-sourced / SOX team members to ensure sufficient documentation and adequate design and testing of controls for assigned critical processes and accounts.
- Perform testing of controls for certain IT Automated Controls (ITAC), Information Provided by Entity (IPE) reports, and SOC 1 Reviews : test of design and operating effectiveness.
- Oversee and assist one SOX Team member to execute internal control processes for Business Process IT Automated Controls (ITAC) for S / 4 Hana and Ariba, Information Provided by Entity (IPE), SOC 1 Reviews and SOD analysis using SAP GRC Access Controls.
- Responsible to ensure the timely execution of the SOX program relating to IT Automated Controls (ITAC), Information Provided by Entity (IPE) reports, and SOC 1 Reviews.
- Responsible for ensuring the timely execution of identifying SOX controls relating to transformation of software.
- Maximize use of Internal Control systems, including AuditBoard, to enhance the efficiency of the SOX program.
- Knowledge and experience around business process controls and evaluation are a must.
- Resolve internal control issues and deficiencies through collaboration with process and control owners.
- Monitor management s remediation efforts to closure, including review of supporting evidence and retesting.
- Liaise with the external auditors and proactively coordinate the SOX audit.
- Identify areas for process improvement.
- Participate in special projects and initiatives as needed.
- Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.
Preferred Qualifications :
10+ years of experience including Big 4 and / or internal or financial audit experience with SOX 404 and S / 4 HANABachelor s Degree in Accounting / Finance or similar degree (CPA / CA and / or CIA and CISA certifications preferable)Knowledge of S / 4 business process automated controls including key reports requiredKnowledge of SAP GRC Access Controls, S / 4 and Ariba user access concepts and Ariba business process automated controls desiredKnowledge of Software as a service industry and SOC Report Testing is preferableExcellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skillsHighly detail oriented, ability to multi-task and project management skillsAbility to operate independently and as part of a larger functional teamThrives in a fast-paced environment and welcomes the opportunity to make a difference in a growing organizationTakes personal pride in the accuracy of their work and treat the business partners with the utmost urgency and careLanguage Fluency - English (Written & Verbal)Travel - Up to 10%Skills Required
Internal Audit, Project Management, Access Control, BIG 4, Report Testing