SOX Compliance Consultant

Job description:

• We are seeking a highly skilled SOX Compliance Consultant with a strong background in IT Audit and IT Controls to work with our client in the Asian Pacific Timezone (EU-TZ).
• The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance and a deep understanding of IT Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) frameworks.
• The candidate will be responsible for ensuring that our client’s IT systems and processes comply with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments and gap analysis to identify areas of non-compliance with SOX requirements, and define systems and key IT General Controls in scope for SOX 404 yearly.
• Develop and implement IT control frameworks and testing methodologies to ensure the effectiveness of internal controls.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess IT processes, identify control requirements, control deficiencies, interpret issues, and recommend remediation actions in a timely manner.
• Stay abreast of regulatory developments and emerging trends in IT compliance to inform continuous improvement efforts.
• Able to handle a complex and rapidly changing IT business environment and respond accordingly to ensure successful completion of the IT SOX program.
• Design and execute IT audit procedures to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of IT controls, while communicating testing status and issues.
• Prepare and maintain documentation of IT control processes, including control narratives, process flows, and control matrices.
• Monitor and track remediation activities and implementation of controls to address control deficiencies identified during audits or assessments.
• Provide guidance and training to IT and business stakeholders on SOX compliance requirements and control best practices.
• Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement in the quality and efficiency of IT SOX programs, while maintaining sufficient IT-based knowledge, awareness of emerging trends, and professional certifications to meet the requirements of the Audit Charter.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6+ years of experience in IT audit, IT control, or SOX compliance roles.
• In-depth knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley Act regulations and requirements.
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or equivalent certification preferred.
• Strong understanding of IT governance frameworks, such as COBIT, ITIL, or NIST.
• Experience with auditing IT general controls (ITGCs), application controls, and automated controls.
• Proficiency in conducting risk assessments, control testing, and audit documentation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Detail-oriented mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Tools and Technologies:

• Microsoft Office, SAP, Linux, Windows Servers, Active Directory, ASI and Mainframe.
• Audit Management Software (e.g., TeamMate, ACL, etc.)
• Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Software (e.g., RSA Archer, MetricStream, etc.)
• IT Audit Tools (e.g., IDEA, ACL, etc.)
• Document Management Systems (e.g., SharePoint, Confluence, etc.).

Job Type:Full time