Senior IT Internal Auditor: SOX & IT Risk Advisory

Oliver James Group; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver James Group in the United States seeks a Senior IT Internal Auditor to strengthen IT audit capabilities with a 60% SOX and 40% IT Internal Audit and Advisory focus, combining hands-on testing with strategic advisory work.

The role partners with external auditors, advising on cybersecurity, AI governance, technology risk, and system implementations while building relationships across regions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years IT Audit or SOX experience
• Strong hands-on SOX testing and ITGC
• Experience across change management, access/security controls, system implementations, operations, database security, network controls
• Experience with PCAOB requirements and external auditors
• Strong understanding of audit frameworks and ability to apply methodologies
• Experience conducting walkthroughs, testing controls, identifying gaps, and making recommendations
• Client-facing/advisory experience
• Big 4 or equivalent public accounting experience preferred
• Public company or industry experience beneficial
• Insurance industry experience preferred but not required
• Exposure to cybersecurity, AI, technology risk, or system implementations is a plus
• Excellent communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills
• Based in Eastern Time Zone and authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Execute SOX testing across key IT controls: change management, security controls, system development and implementation controls, computer operations, database security, and network security
• Support risk-based IT Internal Audit and advisory engagements
• Perform walkthroughs and evaluate design and operating effectiveness of controls
• Identify control gaps and provide practical recommendations to improve the control environment
• Partner with external auditors on SOX and PCAOB requirements
• Advise stakeholders on emerging technology and control risks including AI, cybersecurity, and system implementations
• Support reviews of new system implementations and post-implementation controls
• Contribute to business continuity and technology risk assessments
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness of SOX and internal control framework
• Build relationships with business and technology stakeholders across regions
• Help mature the organization's IT Internal Audit capabilities

Skills

SOX testing

ITGC

PCAOB

Audit coordination

Cybersecurity risk

AI governance

Stakeholder mgmt

Communication skills

Big 4 exp

Eastern TZ based

Job description

Oliver James Group in the United States seeks a Senior IT Internal Auditor to strengthen IT audit capabilities with a 60% SOX and 40% IT Internal Audit and Advisory focus, combining hands-on testing with strategic advisory work.

The role partners with external auditors, advising on cybersecurity, AI governance, technology risk, and system implementations while building relationships across regions.