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Senior Internal Auditor - IT
Senior Auditor (IT)
Company: Software Development
Location: United States (Remote)
Salary: $60,000 $90,000
Type: Full-time
We are actively seeking an Internal Auditor for a prominent opportunity in the realm of governance, risk management, and internal controls. This pivotal role involves conducting complex analyses, ensuring regulatory compliance, and providing advisory services.
Responsibilities:
- Independently conduct intricate analyses, evaluating the reliability of financial and operating information.
- Assess systems to ensure adherence to policies, plans, procedures, and regulations.
- Verify the existence and effectiveness of safeguarding assets.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of risk management systems.
- Support external auditors by performing walk-throughs and control tests.
- Maintain relationships with stakeholders and external auditors.
- Document internal processes and findings and provide guidance to team members.
- Ensure compliance with privacy and data security policies.
Qualifications for Success:
- Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance.
- Prior experience as an Internal Auditor.
- Proficiency in GAAP, financial statements, and internal controls.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Highly organized with successful multitasking experience.
- Operate with integrity, professionalism, and forthrightness.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Collaborative with effective communication to diverse audiences.
- Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy.
- Up to 10% travel required.
Competitive salary range of $60,000-$90,000, eligible for bonus and benefits.
Senior Auditor - SOX
Senior Auditor (SOX)
Company: Financial Institution
Location: Dallas, TX
Salary: $88,000 $110,000
Type: Full-time
Role Overview
We are currently in search of a Senior Auditor with responsibilities spanning the orchestration, strategy, and execution of periodic reviews of Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and diverse corporate activities. This role includes crafting annual risk assessments, evaluating internal controls, operations, and administrative functions for optimal efficiency and effectiveness. The Senior Auditor scrutinizes relevant federal regulations and internal policies to ensure meticulous compliance.
Responsibilities:
- Generate comprehensive reports on audit findings, presenting any anomalies or exceptions to the Audit Manager or Audit Director.
- Actively pursue and sustain professional certifications.
- Draft articulate audit reports articulating opinions on the sufficiency, efficacy, and efficiency of the internal control system and corporate/regulatory compliance endeavours.
- Conduct audits in designated areas, validating the efficacy of internal controls, adherence to corporate policies, regulatory compliance, and other operational procedures.
- Evaluate or contribute to evaluations of the sufficiency of corrective actions implemented to rectify deficient conditions.
- Collaborate with and assist external auditors or regulators upon request to facilitate their examinations and audits.
- Fulfill additional duties as necessary.
- Ensure the adequacy and effectiveness of controls and compliance efforts, particularly in specialized environments such as information technology, data processing, trust, etc.
- Review compliance with major regulatory requirements beyond those routinely overseen by the Compliance Officer.
- Collect and analyze audit evidence, forming an informed, impartial, and independent perspective on the adequacy, efficacy, and efficiency of the overall control and compliance system under scrutiny.
Qualifications:
- Experience in the Financial Services industry is advantageous.
- Three or more years of prior experience in public accounting or internal audit.
- Desired certifications include Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Financial Services Auditor, Chartered/Certified Bank Auditor.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and PC skills.
- Proficient in word processing and spreadsheet applications, adaptable to specialized tools for risk management utilized by the internal audit team.
- Demonstrate Continuing Professional Education, affirming dedication to certification upkeep.
- Strong analytical, detail-oriented, time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Bachelors degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field is mandatory. Masters degree in Accounting or Finance is advantageous.
- Ability to travel locally up to 10-15%.
Senior IT Auditor
Senior IT Auditor (Banking)
Company: Bank
Location: Dallas, TX
Salary: Competitive
Type: Full-time
Job Description:
Our client's Internal Audit team is currently seeking a Senior IT Auditor to support the Director of IT Audit in providing independent and objective assurance, advisory, and consulting services. The successful candidate will play a key role in assessing the adequacy and effectiveness of the IT internal control environment, IT risk management framework, compliance with IT policies and procedures, and IT regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and execute IT audit assignments, evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of IT processes and related controls.
- Provide supervision and quality review for internal and co-sourced IT audit professionals.
- Articulate IT audit issues and present findings to senior management; ensure timely resolution of identified issues.
- Serve as a knowledgeable resource in IT matters, aligning with industry best practices.
- Collaborate seamlessly with IT stakeholders, offering expertise and timely information.
- Stay current on key IT risk indicators, industry-related IT risks, and financial services/banking practices.
- Conduct regular assessments of IT audit risks, monitoring shifts in the technology risk landscape.
- Collaborate with IT management on internal control perspectives for new technology initiatives.
- Manage the coordination of IT audit activities with external auditors, including Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) IT general controls and security testing.
- Encourage and implement innovative ideas for project execution and internal infrastructure enhancements.
- Demonstrate dedication to the strategic vision of the organization and Internal Audit.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, IT security, accounting, finance, or related field.
- 3+ years of demonstrated audit, internal control, or risk management experience.
- Working knowledge of internal audit principles (IIA and COSO) and IT control frameworks (COBIT, NIST, SANS, and IT-related ISO standards).
- Strong analytical, audit planning, and organizational skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, and technical writing skills.
- Proactive with a delivery focus, taking accountability for the delivery of assigned audit work.
- Familiarity with operating systems (IBM Mainframe), ERP systems (WorkDay), Windows OS, databases, cloud computing environments, and data analysis and visualization tools (R, Python, SQL, SAAS, SharePoint, PowerBI).
- Our client is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.
Our client is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.
Apply directly using the link or if you have any issues email us at: [email protected]
Senior Auditor - SOX and Methodology
Senior Auditor (SOX and Methodology)
Company: Financial Institution
Location: Dallas, TX
Salary: $74,000 - $110,000
Type: Full-time
The Senior Internal Auditor is pivotal in executing audits aligned with the internal audit risk assessment and plan, as well as participating in an internal audit transition, including the shaping of new policies, procedures, and methodologies for the internal audit team.
Responsibilities:
- Execute individual audits as outlined in the audit plan, covering planning, fieldwork, and reporting to ensure top-tier service quality and client satisfaction. This mainly involves SOX Audits.
- Develop engagement planning documentation, communicating scoping decisions' rationale and formulating audit programs for comprehensive risk coverage.
- Discuss potential audit issues with stakeholders and proactively communicate audit progress and status to clients.
- Contribute to monthly reporting of open and past due audit issues to management and test corrective action implementation.
- Explore opportunities to apply data analytics and technology for enhanced risk coverage and insights.
- Assist in developing policies and procedures for the company-wide transition.
- Stay informed about emerging trends, ensure compliance with professional standards, and incorporate best practices into the internal audit function.
Qualifications:
- One or more professional certifications such as CIA, CPA, CISA, or CFE.
- Proven 3-5 years of internal or external audit experience; preference for financial services and public company experience.
- Strong leadership, interpersonal, and relationship management skills.
- Highly motivated, analytical self-starter with a team-oriented focus.
- Familiarity with public company requirements, including Sarbanes-Oxley and key financial services regulations.
- Required bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge of IIA Standards, COSO Framework, and US GAAP.
- Ability to multi-task and remain organized in a fast-paced environment with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for first-level conflict resolution, relationship-building, and cooperation.
Senior Auditor - SOX
Senior Auditor (SOX)
Company: Tech
Location: United States (Remote)
Salary: $101,000 - $117,000
Type: Full-time
Job Description:
Our client is a leading company at the forefront of data infrastructure, focusing on data in motion. Their cloud-native platform serves as the connective tissue enabling real-time data flow across organizations. They are inviting motivated individuals to join their diverse team and contribute to their innovative solutions in the digital-first world.
Role:
Theyre seeking a proactive Business Process and IT Senior for SOX to play a vital role in executing the SOX program. As a key liaison between consultants and senior management, you'll manage an evolving workload independently. Reporting to the Director Internal Controls - SOX, you'll be responsible for planning and executing all SOX compliance phases, collaborating with process owners, and ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
Responsibilities:
- Plan and execute SOX compliance phases, including risk assessment, documentation, testing, and reporting.
- Lead walkthroughs with External Auditors and conduct SOX testing for controls.
- Document findings, track remediation progress, and prepare reports for management and external auditors.
- Manage Management certification efforts quarterly and coordinate testing of key controls.
- Evaluate changes in processes, people, and technology, providing controls guidance and training.
- Collaborate with stakeholders and external auditors on audit requirements.
- Manage internal and outsourced 3rd party resources.
- Oversee the execution of the SOX 302 and 404 Compliance program, ensuring timely and quality delivery.
Requirements:
- CPA or CIA or CISA with at least 3+ years of experience in public accounting/public company.
- Demonstrated relevant experience in a SOX 404 and/or internal audit role.
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP, COSO, PCAOB Auditing Standards, Sarbanes-Oxley, risk and controls standards, and business process best practices.
- Project management skills, ability to produce timely deliverables, and manage priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
- Advanced understanding of financial and business processes, with a focus on risks.
- Ability to work with all levels of employees and cross-functional groups, results-driven with a high level of integrity.
Apply directly using the link or if you have any issues email us at: [email protected]
Senior Auditor - IT & SOX
Company: Software Development (Financial Services)
Location: United States (Remote)
Salary: $76,000 - $94,000
Type: Full-time
Job Description:
Our esteemed client is looking for an experienced Auditor specializing in IT Audit & SOX for their Internal Audit & Enterprise Risk Management team. In this role, you will be integral to IT audits of cloud-based and custom developed systems, SOX 404 testing, and contributing to Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and Fraud Risk Assessment (FRA) activities. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a dynamic environment and enhance IT operations through independent assurance and advisory initiatives.
Responsibilities:
- Support in the planning and execution of IT internal audit projects following IIA professional practice standards.
- Contribute to the identification and evaluation of IT risks.
- Assist in the ongoing development of ERM and Fraud Risk Management programs.
- Conduct interviews with stakeholders, schedule meetings, and facilitate document requests from business partners.
- Document processes, develop flowcharts and data flow diagrams.
- Evaluate the design and effectiveness of internal controls.
- Provide recommendations to enhance policies, procedures, systems, and processes.
- Participate in special projects as directed by Internal Audit management.
- Promote a culture of ethics and risk awareness within the organization.
- Undertake system administration activities for the SOXHub application.
Candidate Profile:
- Possess a Bachelor's Degree in either business or technology discipline.
- Bring forth a background with a notable Advisory or Assurance firm, particularly from the Big 4 (Deloitte, EY, KPMG, PwC).
- Demonstrate a robust understanding of business and IT operations processes within the software industry.
- Exhibit a strong grasp of Software as a Service (SAAS) and Platform as a Service (PAAS).
- Showcase a keen business judgment that facilitates the identification of issues and appropriate escalation.
- Display strong critical thinking, analytical, and investigative skills.
- Demonstrate proficiency in project and time management.
- Exhibit the ability to effectively manage multiple projects while keeping Manager/Sr. Mgr. informed.
- Show independence in thinking, taking ownership, and driving initiatives to resolution.
- Illustrate the ability to provide meaningful recommendations for the enhancement of policies, procedures, systems, and processes. Additionally, display the capability to address root causes of ineffective or inefficient controls.
- Possess the skill to explain complex and sensitive information in a straightforward manner.
- Exhibit the ability to manage stakeholders with a service-oriented, problem-solving, practical mindset.
- Demonstrate strong rapport and relationship-building skills to collaborate and positively influence partnerships across the company.
- Proactively initiate work, showcasing a self-driven work style.
- Uphold values of integrity, openness, and transparency.
- Display intellectual curiosity and critical thinking ability to identify the root causes of issues.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Hold a minimum of 3 years of experience in IT audit and SOX 404 testing.
- Have experience working seamlessly as part of a remote team.
- Collaborate effectively with partners to address control gaps and monitor action plans.
- Exhibit prior experience in obtaining, analyzing, and evaluating existing documentation, previous reports, data, and flowcharts.
- Demonstrate previous experience in developing process flowcharts and data flow diagrams from scratch.
- Showcase expertise in documenting processes in concise narratives.
- Demonstrate a history of conducting interviews and accurately documenting notes for audit workpapers.
- Exhibit prior experience in developing audit test procedures from scratch based on objectives.
- Illustrate previous experience in executing SOX 404 ITGC and IT audit testing within defined budgets and timelines. This includes administrative tasks such as meeting coordination/scheduling and document requests.
- Have experience in preparing clear, concise, accurate, logical, and detailed workpapers for work performed and conclusions reached.
- Exhibit expertise in determining root causes for control deficiencies.
- Demonstrate experience in identifying and researching issues with supported analysis. Additionally, showcase the ability to propose actionable and practical solutions, drafting comprehensive audit reports.
- Show prior experience in working with IPE (Information Provided by Entity) and testing the completeness and accuracy of key reports and spreadsheets.
- Demonstrate previous experience in assisting control owners in completing SOC (Service Organization Control) Report reviews for SOC1. This includes controls mapping and mapping of Complementary End User Computing Controls.
- Have hands-on experience with Visio, SOXHub, NetSuite, Workday HCM, Salesforce, Slack, GSuite.
- Possess experience in auditing cloud-based, open-source systems & tools.
- Show familiarity with auditing Agile IT.
- Demonstrate experience with SOC, ISO, PCI frameworks.
- Exhibit excellent written English communication skills, presenting information in a clear, concise, and professional manner.
Certifications:
- Required: Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or commitment to obtaining CISA within year 1 of employment.
- Optional: Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certificate in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA), Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and inclusion. Apply directly using the link or if you have any issues email us at: [email protected]