Description
SOX Internal Controls Tester/Compliance Analyst
Atlanta, GA
9 months +
$50-58/hr W2
What is the job description?
This position will assist efforts to ensure the Company complies with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and work directly with Technology Organization management & control performers throughout the organization. This position will be responsible for the IT General Controls: performing and documenting control walkthroughs, updating flowcharts/narratives, designing controls, creating control test plans, performing control testing, evaluating exceptions/deficiencies, and providing SOX status updates. This position will assist in the oversight of the SOX automated controls, Key Financial Applications, and Key Financial Spreadsheets. This position will also be responsible for Payment Card Industry compliance testing efforts.
Is a degree required?
Yes
What are the must-have skills?
Minimum 2 to 5 years Internal Controls or Internal Auditing experience relating to IT General Controls performing risk assessments, walkthroughs, control design, control testing, and deficiency evaluations is desired
Experience working in Technology Organization is desired
Major Job Responsibilities
Ensure that Company complies with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 by supporting risk assessments, reviewing control design, implementing control test strategies, testing controls, evaluating deficiencies, and communicating testing/status results effectively and timely for the Technology Organization.
Assist Principal in maintaining Key Financial Applications, Key Financial Spreadsheets, Key Reports (IPE), and automated controls. Conduct on-going assessments to ensure proper scoping of applications and spreadsheets.
Support non-SOX related projects or activities as required, which may include (but are not limited to) controls monitoring/certifications, approval limit exceptions, Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance, SOX Application Administration (ie, BWISE).
Independently plan and schedule routine and non-routine projects
Create partnerships with Technology Organization control owners/performers
Support external and internal audit SOX-related activities, which includes providing documentation for audits, explaining controls design and reviewing operating results, discussions with control performers (where required), and evaluating any issues that may arise.
Support internal controls design for special projects, such as Systems Integrations.
Continuously identify process improvements to achieve Company goals efficiently and effectively
What are the nice to have skills?
Preferred Areas of Knowledge
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
Auditing Standard 5
COSO 2013 Internal Control Framework
IT General Controls
Financial risks and controls mitigating these risks
Southern Company's accounting policies, procedures, and supporting computer systems
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Security and Exchange Commission rules and reporting requirements
Preferred Skills
Project development and management skills, along with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Creative problem-solving skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and foster lasting relationships
Good business judgment
Ability to work in a team environment
Effectively resolve conflict, confront disagreements positively, and express different points of view
Ability to work independently and demonstrate self-confidence
What does the day to day look like?
Typical 8-5
How will the contractor be using their technical skills?
Would be helpful if they had IT knowledge to communicate to audit team and technical staff.
Is telecommuting an option?
On occasion
Is travel required?
Occasional overnight travel could be required. Birmingham is the typical travel destination.