IT Governance and Compliance Analyst

Job Description

We are currently seeking an experienced highly motivated individual to join Pearson as our IT Audit Analyst - SOX Compliance. This position reports to the Manager, IT Governance and Compliance, overseeing our Governance, Risk & Compliance space.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist with the design and implementation of management's internal testing program for SOX IT application controls (ITACs)
• Develop and maintain comprehensive walkthrough documentation
• Create ITAC testing workpapers to validate ITACs are appropriately implemented and operating effectively
• Perform day-to-day testing activities of ITACs as required
• Monitor controls for compliance with internal policies and external regulations
• Work closely with internal finance teams, IT teams, business, developers, and stakeholders to ensure that application controls are designed effectively and meet organizational needs.
• Coordinate external auditor PBC requests for ITACs
• Provide support to internal stakeholders on IT application controls

Additional Responsibilities

• Document walkthroughs of key ITGC processes and controls and ensure internal process flowcharts/narratives are up to date and accurate
• Test controls and assist in the development and advancement of IT audit and compliance efforts pursuant Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)
• Communicate with external auditors to coordinate PBCs, follow-up requests, etc.
• Monitor compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and overall information management strategy
• Provide ideas for process enhancements and follow up on audit findings to ensure they are addressed by process and control owners in a timely manner
• Assist with control deficiency risk impact assessments as needed
• Interact effectively with clients, stakeholders, and team members in a wide variety of settings
• Assume additional duties as requested or assigned by IT Audit management

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Background in IT application controls and finance
• Experience with ERPs, HCMs and SCMs
• Knowledge of infrastructure systems, including servers, databases, password vault tools and cloud environments.

Essential Skills/Experience

• Understanding of design assessment and operating effectiveness assessment of IT automated process controls, IT dependent manual controls, and interface controls
• Previous experience with SOX ITAC/ITGC experience in a large publicly traded organization and/or public accounting
• Understanding of and experience with risk management relevant fields and frameworks, including SOX, COSO, and COBIT
• Ability to multitask and successfully manage multiple priorities and tasks

Desirable Skills/Qualifications

• CISA, CIA or CPA/Chartered Accountant Certification required
• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Information Technology, Finance, or Accounting