Reports to Corporate Internal Audit Manager. Responsible for IT SOX testing and Data Analysis to support the Internal Audit team. The position will spend approximately 15% of the time on SOX 404 compliance, reoccurring regulatory audits and other ad hoc audits. 85% of the time will be spent on data analysis and analytical support for internal audit, fraud investigations and management reporting.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Directly responsible for developing automated solutions that can analyze complex business data to help isolate problems, identify underlying issues, and test automated controls.
- Data Analysis/Testing of Automated Controls Utilize automated tools (e.g., MS Access, MS Excel, SQL Server, ACL) to analyze large transaction populations for unusual activity, data integrity, tests of automated controls, data stratification, and audit sampling. Develop menu-based processes to enable reuse of automated tests.
- Develop scripts, queries and reports primarily through the use of ACL.
- Assist the Internal Audit Department with information technology needs. Provide guidance and support on internal projects related to data retrieval and analysis, information communication tools, and other computer assisted audit techniques.
- Responsible for activities relating to the audit of information systems procedures and systems with minimal supervision.
- Perform IT Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) related testing in respect of General Computer Controls (GCCs) and Automated Controls relevant to annual SOX 404 test procedures.
- Participate in internal ethics and fraud investigation and assist in business process risks and controls assessment when needed
- Perform audits to ensure organizational compliance with relevant state, federal, and statutory requirements.
- Perform, document, and execute audit activities in accordance with professional standards.
- May lead concurrent audits/projects throughout the organization and assist in communications with the customer/audit client.
- Demonstrate and apply strong project management skills, teamwork, and responsibility with internal audit team members, external auditors and audit client.
- Use current technology and tools to enhance the effectiveness of deliverables and services.
- Provide quality and value added audit services while maintaining independence and objectivity.
- Assist and train financial auditors in applying Information Systems audit concepts and in the use of audit software (e.g. ACL)
- Minimum travel requirements of approximately 20%.
Requirements
- Technical skills to identify requirements and develop automated processes. Knowledge of automated tools/processes such as:
- Advanced MS Excel and Access functions Perform data analysis/test automated controls
- Visual Basic Maintain and develop data conversion processes
- Audit Software (ACL), SQL Perform data analysis/test automated controls
- SQL Server Database design and maintenance
- Proactively train others to develop and use automation to analyze data and improve audit efficiency during audits.
- Give demonstration to business auditors and management to promote the use of audit automation.
- Audit skills needed to identify and assess the effectiveness of system/technology controls associated with business applications.
- Identify risks and emerging industry issues and assess their implications for the corporation.
- The individual should also have an aptitude to business processes and controls and have a clear understanding of how IT supports and impacts business functions.
Education and/or Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or a related discipline is required.
- 3 – 5 years of experience working as an IT Auditor or IT-related capacity.
- ACL Certified Data Analyst is a plus.
- MBA, CPA, CMA, CFE desired.
Other Skills and Abilities:
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) is preferred.
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Project Management Professional (PMP) is a plus.
- Experience with Computer-Assisted Audit Tools such as ACL, IDEA and SQL Server.
- Experience with data management principles and processes
- Ability to consolidate information from variety of sources and to present information clearly and concisely
- Possess strong written and verbal communications and presentation skills.
- Exhibit leadership, teamwork, and client service skills are necessary.
- Demonstrated integrity within a professional environment is required.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Self starter and analytical.
- Ability to work with others in a team environment.
- Sound knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX).
- Experience with IT governance frameworks, e.g. COBIT
- Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook and Visio
- Demonstrates the ability to fully grasp technical concepts quickly
- Draw valid conclusions from audit testing.
- Evaluate trends in analytical data.
If interested please contact:
Mary Breslin
Director of Internal Audit
EZCorp
Email: Mary_Breslin@ezcorp.com
