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IT General Controls & Application Controls Specialist
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Job Location:
Palo Alto, CA - USA
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Posted:
3 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
30 September 2026
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1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
For further inquiries about this opportunity please contact one of our Talent Specialists Marshelin at (or) Kalaivani at .
Title: IT General Controls & Application Controls Specialist
Duration: 9 Months
Location: Palo Alto CA
Duration: 9 Months
Location: Palo Alto CA
Only W2 candidates are eligible for this position. Third-party or C2C candidates will not be considered.
Description
Client is seeking an experienced IT Audit Contractor to support the execution of its Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance program. This role requires deep hands-on expertise in IT General Controls (ITGCs) and IT Application Controls (ITACs) as well as key report testing. The ideal candidate brings a structured audit-first mindset from a Big 4 or major consulting background or internal audit background along with the agility to thrive in a fast-paced high-growth technology environment. This role will work closely with both internal stakeholders and our external auditors to assess control design execute operating effectiveness testing and support timely remediation of identified issues.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage Key Reports end to end from requesting audit evidence to coordinating key reports walkthrough and wrapping up key reports testing
Manage Service Organization Controls 1 (SOC) review including request SOC reports and bridge letters evaluate controls testing exceptions evaluate subservice organization controls and map Complementary User Entity Controls to Companys IT and Business Process controls
Conduct ITGC testing across domains including logical access change management computer operations and program development ensuring audit-ready work papers for each control.
Execute IT Application Controls (ITAC) testing including input controls interface controls processing controls and output controls across key financial systems.
Perform key report testing: validate report logic identify report parameters assess completeness and accuracy and document evidence in accordance with SOX standards.
Coordinate and communicate with external auditors (Big 4) to facilitate reliance on internal audit work and reduce overall audit burden.
Track control deficiencies and open issues; work with control owners to monitor remediation and validate closure with sufficient evidence.
Prepare organize and maintain high-quality audit work papers in AuditBoard (or equivalent GRC platform) ensuring documentation meets internal and external audit standards.
Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the SOX program year over year.
Flexibly support additional internal audit projects and operational audits as directed by the Internal Audit leadership team.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors degree in Information Systems Computer Science or a related field.
Minimum 4 years of experience in IT audit with a strong foundation in SOX ITGC and ITAC testing from a Big 4 public accounting firm or public companys internal audit team.
Proven experience with key report testing methodology - validating report logic parameters completeness and accuracy - in a SOX context.
Demonstrated hands-on experience designing and executing ITGC and ITAC test procedures across a range of technology platforms and financial applications.
Proven experience with SOC1 review including request SOC reports and bridge letters evaluate controls testing exceptions evaluate subservice organization controls and map Complementary User Entity Controls to Companys IT and Business Process controls
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate issues risks and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders alike.
Highly organized and detail-oriented with proven ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams and meet firm deadlines in a dynamic environment.
Unwavering integrity and the ability to handle confidential information with the highest level of professional discretion.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Big 4 background preferred.
CISA or equivalent professional certification preferred.
Familiarity with AuditBoard for documentation workflow and reporting.
Familiarity with Google Suite (e.g. Gmail Gsheet etc) for work productivity
Experience creating process and data flow diagrams using Lucidchart or equivalent tools.
Prior exposure to high-growth SaaS or technology companies; ability to navigate evolving control environments with limited supervision.
Familiarity with COBIT or similar IT control frameworks as applied within a SOX program context.
About us: DivIHN the IT Asset Performance Services organization provides Professional Consulting Custom Projects and Professional Resource Augmentation services to clients in the Mid-West and beyond. The strategic characteristics of the organization are Standardization Specialization and Collaboration. DivIHN is an equal opportunity employer. DivIHN does not and shall not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race color religion (creed) gender gender expression age national origin (ancestry) disability marital status sexual orientation or military status.
