Audit Analyst II, IT SOX

I. Job Summary
The Analyst II IT SOX Auditor performs SOX audits to assess various IT risks to the business related to IT governance strategy infrastructure security applications processes and operations. Responsible for the identification of risk and evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of core processes and internal controls.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.

• Participate in audits and projects that review the integration of automated systems with manual operational procedures including the functionality of workflow data sources system configuration controls efficiency performance metrics user roles security and alignment with strategy. Assures existence documentation and proper functioning of procedures and integration into departmental workflow.
• Participate in strategic initiatives (e.g. implementation of cloudbased ERP solutions) to ensure inclusion of necessary controls during design.
• Support the Companys SOX program through control testing and remediation efforts focusing on identifying efficiencies and possible reduction in audit fees.
• Effectively partners with external auditors in relation to testing of internal controls and remediation efforts wherever necessary.
• Prepares reports on audit and control findings and recommends solutions for review by senior.
• Determines effective data analytic techniques to aid in audit testing as well as creating audit plan development and programs.
• Responsible for preparing accurate and descriptive audit work papers and reports through interviews document review surveys and other audit testing procedures.
• May provide support to less experienced auditors and conduct quality control reviews of audit work products.
• Actively seeks out ways to develop and implement improvements to audit methodology client service and administrative processes.
• Effectively corresponds with senior management clients and builds strong client relationships through various interactions.
• Required travel of up to 25% to audit or otherwise assist other sites.

III. Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory duties.

IV. Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.

A. Education and Experience

Required: Bachelors Degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university and three years of fulltime experience in internal auditing external auditing operations accounting business analysis or program evaluation.

Preferred: Masters Degree or equivalent in Information Systems Business Administration Accounting or similar area of study and three years of experience as an auditor in a large accounting firm or internal audit position in a Fortune 500 company.

B. Certificates Licenses Registrations or Other Requirements

• None required but desired to have certification such as CIA CISA CPA CMA or CFE completed or in the process of completing.

C. Other Knowledge Skills or Abilities

• Must live in the Houston area and open to commuting to downtown Houston no relocation for this role.
• Must be authorized to work in the US.
• Must be open to working the current hybrid work schedule (Monday Thursday in office and remote on Fridays.)
• Ability to learn new systems and operations quickly.
• Ability to work independently and within a team; build solid relationships with team members and seek guidance clarification and feedback from more experienced team members.
• Exposure to and use of data analytics tools
• Must be selfmotivated and willing to take necessary actions to get the assigned tasks completed.
• Ability to apply strong understanding of risk recognition in financial and operational processes with solid core analytical and problemsolving skills.

V. Work Environment
Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Normal setting for this job is: office setting/hybrid.

Benefits
At WM each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan Company match on 401K and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation Holidays and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.