Sox Compliance Analyst

Aditi Consulting; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Aditi Consulting is seeking a skilled Salesforce SOX and SOD Analyst to join our IT team in ensuring Salesforce processes comply with SOX and SOD standards. The analyst will collaborate with cross-functional partners to assess and monitor controls related to Salesforce data, users, and configurations, and support audits.

Responsibilities include defining SOD user roles, validating configurations for SOX compliance, conducting risk assessments, and producing monitoring reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Salesforce Administrator with a focus on SOX and SOD compliance.

Responsibilities

• Define and finalize Salesforce SOD user roles with stakeholders, documenting changes as user stories and coordinating with IT developers.
• Review Salesforce configurations, user roles and processes post-SOD to ensure SOX/SOD compliance and document controls.

Skills

Salesforce administrator

SOX compliance

SOD compliance

Security controls

Data governance

Audit trails

SOD conflicts resolution

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (CS/IS)

Job description

Summary:

Client is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Salesforce SOX and SOD Analyst to join our dynamic IT team. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our Salesforce systems adhere to the Sarbanes‑Oxley Act (SOX) and Segregation of Duties (SOD) compliance standards. The Salesforce SOX and SOD Analyst will collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess, enhance, and monitor internal controls related to Salesforce processes, data, and user roles.

Responsibilities

• SOD User Role Definition: Work with various business stakeholders to review SOD, and finalize user roles within Salesforce to comply with SOX requirements. Facilitate and drive all discussions related to SOD with business partners. Document SOD changes in the form of user stories, and coordinate implementation with internal IT developers.
• SOX and SOD Compliance: Post SOD implementation, conduct a review of Salesforce configurations, user roles, and processes to ensure compliance with SOX and SOD regulations. Document all controls to safeguard the integrity of financial information stored and processed within Salesforce. Identify and mitigate risks associated with SOD conflicts in user roles.
• Risk Assessment: Perform risk assessments related to Salesforce configurations, user access, and data handling. Identify and prioritize areas of potential risk within Salesforce systems and propose mitigation strategies.
• Audit Coordination: Collaborate with internal and external auditors during SOX audits, providing necessary documentation and support. Facilitate walkthroughs and demonstrations to auditors, explaining the design and effectiveness of internal controls.
• Documentation: Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation of Salesforce processes, controls, and configurations to support SOX and SOD compliance. Create and update process flow diagrams, control matrices, and related documentation.
• Monitoring and Reporting: Establish monitoring mechanisms to track changes in Salesforce configurations, user roles, and data. Generate regular reports on SOX and SOD compliance status, identifying and addressing any deviations promptly.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Salesforce Administrator with a focus on SOX and SOD compliance.

Required Skills

• Salesforce Administrator certification is highly desirable.
• In-depth knowledge of Sarbanes‑Oxley Act and Segregation of Duties requirements and application to Salesforce environments.
• Strong understanding of Salesforce security controls, data governance, and audit trails.
• Experience in identifying and resolving SOD conflicts in user roles.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities.