IT Control Testing Consultant/Senior Consultant

Our client is a financial services company who puts the customer first in everything they do.  They value their employees’ unique experience and skills and provide fast-track career growth opportunities nationwide.  The environment is team-oriented, collaborative, and engaging.

Phoenix, AZ

Career Opportunities International (C.O.I.)

<p>Your Global Talent Partners</p> <p>Career Opportunities International (C.O.I.) is a dynamic and progressive international search firm with offices in the US and Europe. C.O.I. assists companies large and small, across international borders, to find highly qualified professionals to fill mid and upper-level management positions.</p> <p>We have an international team of executive recruiters and partners who understand business from a global perspective but also have an in-depth understanding of local business practices in a multi-cultural society. We are dedicated and experienced professionals with the ability to identify the perfect match in the shortest time possible.</p> <p>Our clients trust that we will maintain the highest standards of integrity with a commitment to deliver unsurpassed results.</p> http://www.coiexecutives.com

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Entry

Overview: We are seeking a candidate who is highly motivated to join the COSO Testing team for external risk/financial/regulatory reporting.&nbsp;This team is within the Corporate Controllers Group responsible for enterprise controls and oversight testing.
Responsibilities: Assess the IT control environments impacted by financial, risk, and regulatory reporting <br />Interface with external auditors and regulators on control topics <br />Ensure compliance with the client company&rsquo;s COSO policies for IT controls <br />Strategic planning for on-going IT control compliance with COSO policies&nbsp; &nbsp;<br />Consistently monitor new and emerging internal control related guidance and issues&nbsp; <br />Providing consultation and subject matter expertise for process and IT control related matters <br />For IT Application Control (ITAC) and IT General Control (ITGC) testing:&nbsp; &nbsp;<br />Partnering with IT/LOB Process Owners/Control Owners to document significant in-scope processes&nbsp; according to corporate COSO policy&nbsp;<br />Performing walkthroughs of significant processes and ensure required COSO documentation is accurate&nbsp; &nbsp;<br />Partnering with IT/LOB Process Owners/Control Owners in the creation of process risk assessments (RAM)&nbsp; <br />Validating and providing credible challenge to identified shared services, third party service providers, and significant applications;&nbsp; Performing COSO testing of key ITACs and ITGCs&nbsp; <br />Validating and challenging documentation of control deficiencies&nbsp; <br />Analyzing&nbsp; the severity of control deficiencies and their impact to internal control over financial reporting&nbsp; <br />Validating corrective actions and&nbsp; issues
Requirements: Ability to take on responsibility, prioritize, and achieve goals under pressure&middot;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<br />Excellent interpersonal and communication skills &middot;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<br />Experience in IT audit or IT SOX advisory preferred&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<br />Knowledge of COSO and COBIT 5 Frameworks preferred&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<br />Strong knowledge of the COSO and COBIT 5 Frameworks&nbsp;<br />A BS/BA degree or higher in one or a combination of the following: Finance, Accounting, Analytics, or Technology<br />Prefer one or more of the following certifications: CISA, CISM, CISSP&nbsp;<br />At least 2 years of experience in one or a combination of the following: Audit, Finance, Accounting, Analytics, Reporting (over 6 years for Senior Consultant)<br /> <br />For Senior Consultant position, MBA or CPA preferred