Job Description
The Senior SOX Specialist will be responsible for coordinating SOX program activities, to include but not limited to, scheduling walkthroughs (internal and external), document IT General Control procedures, manage and track SOX control documentation requests, perform preliminary review of control documentation for sufficiency and prepare status reports as necessary.
Essential Functions
- Create and enforce PFJ’s IT policies that document requirements and parameters for business and IT processes.
- Develop and execute audit plans for IT controls.
- Develop repeatable processes to ensure team member compliance with written policies and procedures.
- Manage scheduling and execution of process self-checks and audits within the IT department
- Lead oversight and management of IT risk-remediation projects
- Lead meetings with internal process and control owners.
- Create, review, document, and/or update processes flowcharts, narratives, and controls, to reflect current and accurate procedures.
- Create and manage SOX documentation and collaborate with process owners to ensure documentation is kept up to-date for testing and remediation activities.
- Review and perform tests of design and effectiveness for in scope IT General Control processes and lead process walkthrough meetings.
- Coordinate with internal and external auditors to ensure documentation requests are submitted timely. Escalate potential issues and delays to prevent testing delays.
- Develop positive relationships with key stakeholders to facilitate an open line of communication regarding pending due dates and questions.
- Assist process owners with remediation activities including status tracking of corrective actions and remediation date for timely testing.
- Demonstrate clear and concise writing and verbal skills to communicate issues in simple terms to clients and team members.
- Balance competing priorities and manage time effectively to maintain SOX program schedule.
- Provide direction for Team Members involved in third-party audits, evidence gathering, and incident reporting.
- Model behaviors that support the company’s common purpose; ensure guests and team members are supported at the highest level.
- Ensure all activities are in compliance with rules and regulations.
- Complete other duties as assigned
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