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IT Governance and Compliance Analyst

Pearson Education
locationDurham, NC, USA
PublishedPublished: Published 2 weeks ago
Compliance Management Systems / Technology
Full time
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