Senior IT Auditor Job Description This senior-level position involves leading and performing IT general controls and application controls testing, ensuring compliance with SOX requirements. Key Responsibilities: Lead and perform IT general controls and application controls testing, including SOX compliance assessments. Collaborate with IT teams and process owners to document IT systems and processes in alignment with SOX requirements. Evaluate system access, configuration controls, change management procedures, and system operations to identify risks and ensure SOX compliance. Conduct audits to assess the effectiveness of IT controls, identifying gaps and recommending corrective actions. Write clear, concise, and constructive audit findings based on facts, severity, and risks, and present these findings to senior management. Perform root cause analysis to identify causes of control deficiencies and provide relevant and appropriate recommendations. Perform substantive testing to ensure IT systems operate within required SOX controls. Provide guidance to IT teams in remediating control weaknesses and implementing SOX-compliant processes. Requirements: 4-6 years of IT auditing experience, including SOX audits. Hold a bachelor''s degree in Business and Accounting, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field. CISA (required) and CPA, CISSP, CIA, CRISC, CDMP, CIMP, CAMS designations are highly preferred. Advanced knowledge of IT auditing standards and control frameworks such as IIA, COBIT, NIST, CSF, and ISO27001. Strong experience in internal audit practices, and financial and operational process documentation. Experience in designing and implementing ITGC frameworks for SOX compliance. Demonstrated ability to evaluate internal controls, lead and execute complex audits independently, analyze and solve complex problems, and conduct research. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work with IT teams and senior management. Benefits: Competitive compensation package. Hybrid model - 3 days remote work option. Good work-life balance. Great career learning opportunity in a growing team. Lots of opportunity for development and growth. Privacy Notice: Vaco by Highspring respects your privacy and is committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. Pay Transparency Notice: Compensation for this role depends upon a wide array of factors, including individual skill sets, experience, training, and geographic considerations.
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IT Compliance Specialist