Frederick Fox

IT AuditorPosition OverviewThe IT Auditor is responsible for evaluating information technology controls, supporting SOX compliance activities, and assessing the effectiveness of IT-related internal controls and processes. This role focuses on IT Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) audit procedures, including control testing, documentation, identifying control gaps, and communicating findings to relevant stakeholders.The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with IT SOX audits, strong analytical and organizational skills, and excellent written and verbal communication abilities. The ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in a remote environment is essential. Professional certifications are beneficial but are not required, particularly for temporary assignments.Key ResponsibilitiesIT SOX Auditing and Compliance<ul style="margin:0px;padding-left:40px;">
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Perform IT SOX audit procedures to assess the design and operating effectiveness of IT general controls (ITGCs).</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Evaluate controls related to user access management, change management, IT operations, and system security.</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Review IT control documentation, policies, procedures, and supporting evidence for compliance with SOX requirements.</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Conduct control testing and document results in accordance with established audit methodologies.</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Identify control deficiencies, gaps, and potential risks, and communicate findings to appropriate stakeholders.</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Assist with remediation tracking and follow-up testing to validate corrective actions.</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Support the preparation of audit workpapers, reports, and compliance documentation.</li>
</ul>Risk Assessment and Internal Controls<ul style="margin:0px;padding-left:40px;">
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Assess IT-related risks that may affect financial reporting, data integrity, and regulatory compliance.</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and identify opportunities for improvement.</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Review relevant IT processes and supporting documentation to determine compliance with internal policies and control requirements.</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Maintain accurate and organized audit evidence to support conclusions and recommendations.</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Assist with resolving audit questions and addressing requests for additional documentation.</li>
</ul>Documentation and Reporting<ul style="margin:0px;padding-left:40px;">
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Prepare clear, accurate, and well-organized audit workpapers and supporting records.</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Document audit procedures, testing results, identified exceptions, and conclusions.</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Communicate audit findings, control issues, and remediation needs to audit leadership and relevant business partners.</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Track outstanding requests, follow up on required documentation, and help ensure audit activities remain on schedule.</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive business and IT information appropriately.</li>
</ul>Collaboration and Remote Work<ul style="margin:0px;padding-left:40px;">
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Collaborate remotely with internal audit teams, IT personnel, control owners, and other stakeholders.</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Communicate audit requests, expectations, findings, and follow-up items clearly and professionally.</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Manage assigned responsibilities independently while meeting established deadlines.</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Participate in virtual meetings and provide timely status updates on audit progress.</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Maintain productivity, responsiveness, and effective coordination in a remote working environment.</li>
</ul>QualificationsEducation and Experience<ul style="margin:0px;padding-left:40px;">
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Relevant experience in IT auditing, IT controls, internal audit, or IT compliance.</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Hands-on IT SOX audit experience is a key requirement for this role.</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Experience testing IT general controls, documenting audit evidence, and evaluating control effectiveness.</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Familiarity with SOX compliance requirements and IT control frameworks.</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Professional certifications such as CISA, CIA, or equivalent credentials are preferred but not required, particularly for temporary assignments.</li>
</ul>Technical Skills<ul style="margin:0px;padding-left:40px;">
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Understanding of IT general controls, including access management, change management, and IT operations.</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Experience with audit testing, evidence collection, workpaper preparation, and control documentation.</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Ability to analyze information, identify control gaps, and document findings accurately.</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Proficiency with common productivity and collaboration tools.</li>
<li style="line-height:1.2;font-family:Arial;font-size:14px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;">Ability to manage audit documentation and information securely in a remote environment.</li>
</ul>

IT Auditor

Position Overview

The IT Auditor is responsible for evaluating information
technology controls, supporting SOX compliance activities, and
assessing the effectiveness of IT-related internal controls and
processes. This role focuses on IT Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) audit
procedures, including control testing, documentation, identifying
control gaps, and communicating findings to relevant
stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with IT SOX audits,
strong analytical and organizational skills, and excellent
written and verbal communication abilities. The ability to work
independently and collaborate effectively in a remote environment
is essential. Professional certifications are beneficial but are
not required, particularly for temporary assignments.

Key Responsibilities

IT SOX Auditing and Compliance

* Perform IT SOX audit procedures to assess the design and
operating effectiveness of IT general controls (ITGCs).
* Evaluate controls related to user access management, change
management, IT operations, and system security.
* Review IT control documentation, policies, procedures, and
supporting evidence for compliance with SOX requirements.
* Conduct control testing and document results in accordance with
established audit methodologies.
* Identify control deficiencies, gaps, and potential risks, and
communicate findings to appropriate stakeholders.
* Assist with remediation tracking and follow-up testing to
validate corrective actions.
* Support the preparation of audit workpapers, reports, and
compliance documentation.
Risk Assessment and Internal Controls

* Assess IT-related risks that may affect financial reporting,
data integrity, and regulatory compliance.
* Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and identify
opportunities for improvement.
* Review relevant IT processes and supporting documentation to
determine compliance with internal policies and control
requirements.
* Maintain accurate and organized audit evidence to support
conclusions and recommendations.
* Assist with resolving audit questions and addressing requests
for additional documentation.
Documentation and Reporting

* Prepare clear, accurate, and well-organized audit workpapers
and supporting records.
* Document audit procedures, testing results, identified
exceptions, and conclusions.
* Communicate audit findings, control issues, and remediation
needs to audit leadership and relevant business partners.
* Track outstanding requests, follow up on required
documentation, and help ensure audit activities remain on
schedule.
* Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive business and IT
information appropriately.
Collaboration and Remote Work

* Collaborate remotely with internal audit teams, IT personnel,
control owners, and other stakeholders.
* Communicate audit requests, expectations, findings, and
follow-up items clearly and professionally.
* Manage assigned responsibilities independently while meeting
established deadlines.
* Participate in virtual meetings and provide timely status
updates on audit progress.
* Maintain productivity, responsiveness, and effective
coordination in a remote working environment.
Qualifications

Education and Experience

* Relevant experience in IT auditing, IT controls, internal
audit, or IT compliance.
* Hands-on IT SOX audit experience is a key requirement for this
role.
* Experience testing IT general controls, documenting audit
evidence, and evaluating control effectiveness.
* Familiarity with SOX compliance requirements and IT control
frameworks.
* Professional certifications such as CISA, CIA, or equivalent
credentials are preferred but not required, particularly for
temporary assignments.
Technical Skills

* Understanding of IT general controls, including access
management, change management, and IT operations.
* Experience with audit testing, evidence collection, workpaper
preparation, and control documentation.
* Ability to analyze information, identify control gaps, and
document findings accurately.
* Proficiency with common productivity and collaboration tools.
* Ability to manage audit documentation and information securely
in a remote environment.

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