SOX IT Senior Auditor

M&T Bank; United States; Remote; USD 71,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the financial sector seeks a Senior Auditor to support IT-related SOX compliance. This role involves assessing and testing IT controls, identifying risks, and mentoring junior team members. Candidates should have significant experience and strong communication skills to liaise with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3 years or Associate's degree with 5 years of experience.
• Understanding of SOX regulation required.
• Familiarity with ITGC and financial reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Execute IT-related SOX procedures including testing IT general controls.
• Assess risks related to IT systems and communicate effectively with IT and non-IT personnel.
• Develop and maintain documentation of testing procedures and identified deficiencies.

Skills

Attention to detail

IT auditing practices

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, auditing, technology, or related field

Associate's degree and a minimum of 5 years experience

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Overview:

The Senior Auditor will be responsible for supporting the execution of IT-related Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX) compliance testwork and ensuring effectiveness of IT controls related to financial and/or regulatory reporting. As a Senior Auditor, the individual will be expected to execute a risk-based testing approach, exhibit strong time management skills, and have a strong understanding of IT auditing practices and SOX compliance requirements and the ability to identify and mitigate IT financial risks while working closely with cross-functional teams including key stakeholders within IT, internal audit, and external audit. This individual will work to identify control weaknesses and develop remediation strategies. May mentor junior team members.

Functions and Responsibilities:

• Assists and at times leads the execution of IT-related SOX procedures, including testing IT general controls (ITGC), application controls, and system access controls. Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements by assessing the design and operational effectiveness of IT controls that support accurate financial reporting.
• designed effectively and operating as intended to support accurate financial and regulatory reporting.
• Assist in identifying and assessing risks related to IT systems, data security, access management, and business continuity. Assist in evaluating the impact of these risks on financial reporting and control environment.
• Assist in the development of detail testing plans and execute risk-based testing procedures across various IT systems and infrastructure, including Oracle.
• Conduct testing of IT controls to assess whether they adequately mitigate the risks related to financial and/or regulatory reporting.
• Develop and maintain accurate documentation of testing procedures, work papers, and any identified deficiencies or findings.
• Support ongoing SOX compliance efforts by tracking the remediation of previous identified control deficiencies and ensuring that corrective actions are effectively implemented and tested by business owners.
• Work closely with IT and business / process owners to understand the business process, technology environments, and financial reporting systems.
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams to assess control design and operational effectiveness.
• May mentor junior team members.
• Ensure success through shared responsibility of team workload to achieve department/project objectives (volume, quality, timeliness of end results).
• Participate in training and development opportunities across Finance and the Bank.
• Understand, adhere, and contribute to improvement / timeliness of deliverables and process efficiency.

Supervisory/ Managerial Responsibilities:

None; may mentor junior team members

Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor's degree and 3 years of experience OR Associate's degree and a minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting, auditing, technology, or related field
• Understanding of SOX regulation
• Familiarity with IT general controls (ITGC), and financial reporting systems (Oracle)
• High attention to detail for testing controls, documenting findings, and preparing reports
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to explain complex technical issues clearly and work collaboratively with both IT and non-IT personnel

Education and Experience Preferred:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Technology or related field

M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $71,985.72 - $119,976.20 Annual (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation. The range listed above corresponds to our national pay range for this role. The specific pay range applicable to you may vary based on your location. Location Clanton, Alabama, United States of America