Senior Associate - SOX PMO

job summary:Senior Associate - SOX Controls Currently working with a dynamic hyper growth public company that has HUGE UPSIDE and growth potential. The Director of the SOX group is building out a team and this role will have massive opportunity to develop and grow out the SOX functions and develop within the finance / internal audit function. Qualified candidates will have 3 years of audit experience / SOX experience. Prefer candidates with Big 4 or top tier firm experiences. location: Austin, Texasjob type: Permanentsalary: $100,000 - 120,000 per yearwork hours: 9 to 5education: Bachelor''s degreeexperience: 3 Years responsibilities:As the SOX PMO you will support the Manager SOX PMO in executing all aspects of SOX program. This includes supporting and contributing to scoping & process risk assessment, controls rationalization & optimization, execution of test of design and test of operating effectiveness, and coordination of remediation & retesting. Additionally, you will liaise with and work closely with the Internal Audit team and external auditors to manage testing activities for SOX. What you will do Contribute to the overarching SOX plan by assisting with the SOX risk assessment, scoping and controls rationalization & optimization process (including updating controls language and flowcharts as necessary) under the supervision of the Manager SOX PMOServe as a business partner to key stakeholders to advise on process, internal control, system implementation, risk, and compliance activitiesWork with the control owners on planning and execution of the test of design and test of operating effectivenessWork with the SOX PMO and external auditors to manage their testing cycles and expectationsAudit request coordination and monitoring with external auditors and Internal AuditMake improvement recommendations of the control environment and assist with pre-implementation control identification and issue validation Assist the IT SOX PMO with IPEs (information provided by the client) testing, review of SOC (service organization controls) SaaS applications and ITAC controls.Provide effective and timely reporting to SOX PMO on SOX testing status, roadblocks, and create/drive plans to remove roadblocks and assist control owners on necessary remediation planningAbility to lead by example and manage staff as appropriateContribute to the deficiency evaluation processTrain control owners on SOX requirementsDocument all test work in the SOXHUB/Ops Audit tool by AuditBoardPrepare workpapers under minimal intervention and supervisionDrive personal professional development, including benchmarking, training & certificationAd hoc projectsWill report to the Manager SOX PMO qualifications:Examples of desirable skills, knowledge and experience 3-5 years of experience in Compliance, External or Internal Audit Considerable knowledge and a proven track record in applying internal controls and accounting principles and practices, specifically as it relates to SOX risk assessment, process documentation and flowcharting, control design assessment, test plan design, testing of operational effectiveness and documenting of deficienciesStrong understanding of the internal controls framework (understand CoBIT and COSO)Good knowledge of and skill in applying internal auditing and accounting principles and practices, specifically audit methodologies, risk assessment, sampling techniques, audit documentation and report writingDemonstrated experience in effective management reportingDemonstrated experience in effective problem solvingAbility to work independently and with minimal supervisionEffective communicator, ability to build relations & manage expectationsWorking knowledge of SOX best practices and emerging trendsSaaS experience preferred but not requiredCIA/CPA preferred (not mandatory) skills: SOXFor certain assignments, Covid-19 vaccination and/or testing may be required by Randstad''s client or applicable federal mandate, subject to approved medical or religious accommodations. Carefully review the job posting for details on vaccine/testing requirements or ask your Randstad representative for more information.Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

Created: 2021-11-29