Senior Analyst, SOX IT Testing
Synchrony
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: India
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About the role
- Execute IT General Controls and IT application control testing, producing high quality deliverables according to departmental and professional standards while ensuring walkthrough and testing are completed timely and within budget
- Assist and support the Senior Manager in building the IT SOX testing program and develop positive cross-functional relationships with control owners
- Identify control gaps and potential issues, discuss viable solutions with the business to address gaps, and obtain management action plans for remediation
- Apply audit sampling and testing techniques in line with industry and departmental standards
- Determine whether controls in scope for testing support key SOX objectives and expectations on risk mitigation
- Utilize tools such as Excel and data analytics packages (e.g., SAS) to effectively and efficiently execute control test procedures
- Communicate periodic updates and test results to internal and external stakeholders
- Perform and document issue validation and close audit findings
- Maintain internal audit competency through ongoing professional development including actively pursuing internal audit certifications
- Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned
Requirements
- Degree in Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Business Administration or an equivalent area of focus with minimum 3+ years of overall experience, or in lieu of a degree minimum 5+ years of overall experience
- Minimum 3+ years of experience working in IT SOX audit or in industry with SOX 404 regulatory requirements specific to the IT audit environment
- Working knowledge of Sarbanes Oxley Act Section 404 and control framework (COSO, COBIT) and auditing standards
- Working knowledge of technical IT auditing skills and ability to understand a complex environment with a large quantity of in-scope applications and various technology platforms
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Benefits
- Flexibility and Choice for all employees
- Best-in-class employee benefits and programs that cater to work-life integration and overall well-being.
- Career advancement and upskilling opportunities
- Focus on Advancing Diverse Talent to take up leadership roles
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
IT General ControlsIT application control testingaudit sampling techniquesdata analyticsSOX testingcontrol frameworktechnical IT auditingrisk mitigationissue validationauditing standards
Soft Skills
cross-functional relationshipscommunicationproblem-solvingtime managementprofessional development
Certifications
internal audit certifications