IT SOX Compliance Specialist

Compunnel Inc.; Richmond (VA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Compunnel Inc. seeks an IT SOX Compliance Specialist to ensure compliance with SOX requirements related to IT systems. This remote role requires a minimum of 5 years' experience and a background in Big 4 firms and offers a competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in IT SOX compliance, preferably with a Big 4 background.
• Strong knowledge of SOX IT General Controls and SDLC controls.
• Proven ability to evaluate new business processes and identify SOX compliance needs.

Responsibilities

• Assess and update IT SOX control environments.
• Design and implement SOX controls in collaboration with project teams.
• Examine SOX documentation for compliance and identify gaps.

Skills

SOX Expertise

Control Design

Documentation Skills

Communication

Big 4 Experience

Education

Certifications such as CISA, CIA, or CPA

Tools

SAP

Oracle

cloud-based platforms

Job description

This range is provided by Compunnel Inc.. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$74.00/hr - $78.00/hr

IT SOX Compliance Specialist

Location: Remote (Preference for candidates located in Richmond, VA, or within a 50-mile radius)

Experience Required: 5+ years

Duration: 6+ Months

Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled IT SOX Compliance Specialist with a strong background in Big 4 accounting firms (PwC, EY, Deloitte, KPMG) to join our team. This role is pivotal in ensuring our IT systems and processes comply with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements, particularly during system implementations and business process changes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Control Environment Evaluation: Assess the current IT SOX control environment to identify areas requiring updates or new implementations in response to system changes or business process modifications.
• Control Design and Implementation: Collaborate with project teams to design and implement effective IT SOX controls, ensuring they align with compliance standards.
• Documentation Review: Examine SOX project documentation for compliance, identifying gaps and working with teams to augment or update as necessary.
• Business Process Analysis: Evaluate new business processes to identify in-scope SOX systems, scoping and designing IT controls accordingly.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with external auditors and internal project teams, providing guidance and ensuring compliance with minimal oversight.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Big 4 Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in IT SOX compliance, preferably with a background in PwC, EY, Deloitte, or KPMG.
• SOX Expertise: In-depth knowledge of SOX IT General Controls and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) controls and requirements.
• Control Design: Proven ability to identify necessary SOX IT general controls resulting from system implementations or business process changes.
• Documentation Skills: Experience in reviewing SOX project documentation, identifying compliance gaps, and collaborating with teams to address them.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with auditors and project teams.
• Certifications: Certifications such as CISA, CIA, or CPA are a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Location: Candidates located in Richmond, VA, or within a 50-mile radius are preferred.
• Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with systems like SAP, Oracle, or cloud-based platforms is advantageous.
• Certifications: Additional certifications in IT governance or compliance are beneficial.

This role offers the opportunity to work remotely with a competitive hourly rate, making it ideal for seasoned professionals seeking flexibility and impactful work.

If you are a proactive and detail-oriented IT SOX Compliance Specialist with a Big 4 background, we encourage you to apply and contribute to our commitment to excellence in compliance and control.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Manufacturing and IT Services and IT Consulting

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