SOX Contractor

SUMMARY

The SOX Auditor participates in and frequently serves as the team leader for a variety of internal audit assignments and projects, which include Sarbanes-Oxley controls testing, internal audit projects, vendor audits, internal investigations, process reviews, and other projects. The SOX Auditor is responsible for evaluating the design of controls and testing the operating effectiveness of controls during internal audit, compliance, and Sarbanes-Oxley projects. The SOX Auditor must understand internal audit scope and objectives, design and perform audit procedures to achieve project objectives, document the results of the work performed and prepare draft reports.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

May include, but not limited to the following:

• Perform planning, organizing, analyzing, testing, and reporting to management on the results of audit projects.
• Perform identification of key business risks, including the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information, and develop a risk-based project plan.
• Identify opportunities for improvements in processes and internal controls and discuss improvement opportunities with process owners.
• Participate in, or lead client opening (kick-off) and closing meetings for projects.
• Develop audit work programs and prepare workpapers that support observations and document work performed.
• Evaluate governance processes, procedures, and actions that management uses to monitor the risk mitigation activities of the company.
• Draft written descriptions of issues that are clear and concise that can be included in project reports and in reports to the Board of Directors.
• Present findings to Internal Audit Managers, the Chief Audit Executive, and Process Owners.  
• Directly support outside firms performing consulting engagements, financial audits, and assessments of management’s review of internal controls.
• Perform monitoring the implementation of management action plans.
• Perform data analysis, evaluate results, and draw conclusions on the results in support of Internal Audit and Sarbanes-Oxley projects.
• Work independently with limited direction and guidance, and effectively coordinate project activities with other team members.
• Interact and communicate effectively with management, team members, and other personnel throughout the organization.
• Demonstrate maturity, poise, self-confidence, and tact while in contact with other employees in the company.
• Must embrace a "team" concept and work effectively with audit management and others on all assignments.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of internal audit practices, and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance requirements and testing approaches.
• Knowledge of governance activities and control frameworks such as COSO.
• Ability to apply experience, critical thinking skills, and internal control concepts to evaluate processes and identify risks. 
• Knowledge of enabling technologies and digital transformation initiatives, including agile methodology, process automation, data analytics and artificial intelligence. 
• Ability to analyze and evaluate financial statement data.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, including the ability to conduct effective interviews.
• Data analysis experience using CaseWare IDEA or similar tools would be a plus.
• Experience working with JD Edwards and SAP is a plus.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required with 5-8 years of related experience.
• Minimum combination of 4 years’ experience in internal audit or 3 years in public accounting or consulting.
• Professional certification (CISA, CIA, CPA, CFE, or equivalent) or demonstrated progress towards a professional certification is preferred.
• Manufacturing experience is beneficial.
• Ability to travel up to 30% of the time (may include international travel).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate as normally based in an office.  Some of the work may be required in the operating units, which can require usage of required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, etc.  May also result in exposure to outside elements and may require usage of stairs and elevators.  Travel including air travel or auto travel may occasionally be required.