IT SOX Specialist
IT SOX Specialist
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About the Role:
Grade Level (for internal use):
09The 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
- Bachelors or Masters 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.).
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Whats In It For You
Our Purpose:
Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information imagination people technologythe right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.
Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.
Our People:
Were more than 35000 strong worldwideso were able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.
From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. Were committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new sustainable ways of doing business. Were constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.
Our Values:
Integrity Discovery Partnership
At S&P Global we focus on Powering Global Markets. Throughout our history the worlds leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do bring a spirit of discovery to our work and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.
Benefits:
We take care of you so you cantake care of business. We care about our people. Thats why we provide everything youand your careerneed to thrive at S&P Global.
Our benefits include:
Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay retirement planning a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution and financial wellness programs.
Family Friendly Perks: Its not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones too with some best-in class benefits for families.
Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awardssmall perks can make a big difference.
For more information on benefits by country visit: Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:
At S&P Global we are committed to fostering a connected andengaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills experience and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness transparency and merit ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration we drive innovation and power global markets.
Equal Opportunity Employer
S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability marital status military veteran status unemployment status or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.
If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability please send an email to:and your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person.
US Candidates Only:The EEO is the Law Poster discrimination protections under federal law. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision - - Entry Professional (EEO Job Group) (inactive) 20 - Professional (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America) FINANC202.1 - Middle Professional Tier I (EEO Job Group)
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