Assurance Analyst - HYBRID

BMC Software; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

BMC Software in Houston, TX is seeking an Assurance Analyst to support systematic evaluation of controls, risks, and compliance across financial reporting and operations. You will join planning, risk assessment, testing, reporting and follow-up activities, and communicate findings clearly to management to drive improvements.

A bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, IT or CS is required; CIA, CPA, CISA, CISM or CFE are preferred certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, IT, or CS with focus on internal audit.
• Experience with audit methodologies, testing, and controls.
• Analytical skills for identifying patterns and anomalies in data.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate internal controls relating to financial reporting and compliance.
• Participate in engagement planning, risk assessment, and testing of operations and IT controls.
• Follow up on audit recommendations and track corrective actions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Audit methodologies

Data analytics

Internal control evaluations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, IT, or CS with focus on internal audit

CIA

CPA

CISA

CISM

CFE

Job description

Assurance Analyst

Hybrid.

As an Assurance Analyst with BMC, you will assist members of the organization by using a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of systems, processes, people, and controls. The Assurance Analyst participates in engagement planning, risk assessment, and testing related to financial controls/reporting, operations, and system/applications audits.

Key Contributions

• Internal Control Evaluations: Build and maintain positive relationships with Assurance teammates, internal process owners, and accounting personnel while maintaining independence and objectivity. Participate in developing audit programs and conduct reviews and assessments of internal controls relating to financial reporting (i.e., Sarbanes-Oxley) to ensure controls are effective and compliant with regulations and organizational policies.
• Operations Auditing: Build and maintain positive relationships with teammates, internal clients, support organizations (e.g., accounting, finance, IS&T) while maintaining independence and objectivity. Participate in developing audit programs and conduct reviews and assessments of business unit operations such as Sales, Procurement, Research and Development, Professional Services, Human Resources, Facilities, and Information Systems & Technology.
• Audit Follow‑Up: Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations and track progress to ensure that corrective actions are implemented timely.
• Reporting: Assist in the communication of audit findings, observations, and recommendations to management in clear and concise reports allowing stakeholders to understand areas for improvement and make informed decisions to mitigate risks.

Required Skills & Experience

• You hold a bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, or Computer Science with a focus on internal audit. Master's degree is a plus.
• You have a basic knowledge and understanding of audit methodologies, techniques, and procedures. Previous work experience or internships in financial reporting audits, business process controls evaluations, data analytics, and business process walkthroughs assessments or other related activities is strongly desired.
• You possess analytical skills essential for identifying patterns, trends, and anomalies in financial and operational data. Assurance Analysts must be able to analyze large volumes of information efficiently and effectively.

Preferred Certifications

• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

BMC's culture is built around its people. We have 6000+ brilliant minds working together across the globe. You won't be known just by your employee number, but for your true authentic self. BMC lets you be YOU!

BMC is committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, age, sex, creed, color, religion, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, disabled veteran or status as a protected veteran. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, visit the accommodation request page.

The annual base salary range represents the low and high end of the BMC salary range for this position. Actual salaries depend on a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training, licensure, and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of BMC's employee compensation package. Other rewards may include a variable plan and country specific benefits. At BMC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at /near the top of the range. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $64,200 - $107,000.