What are the responsibilities and job description for the SOX IT Consultant position at WithumSmith+Brown?
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Growth in our Risk Advisory practice has created an opportunity for an IT SOX Auditor/Consultant to work with our SOX practice. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, performing IT General controls consulting, controls walkthrough, and test of operating effectiveness of controls to support ongoing SOX consulting and audit engagements for a diverse client base consisting of technology, manufacturing, and financial services companies.
The SOX IT Consultant can be based out of any of the following U.S. office locations (New York, NY; Princeton, NJ; Whippany, NJ; East Brunswick NJ; Red Bank, NJ; Saddle Brook, NJ; Buffalo, NY). This will be a hybrid in office (3 days in office expectation per week) position.
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How You'll Spend Your Time:
- Process walkthroughs, testing, and documentation of various IT General Controls including Access, Change Management, Computer Operations, etc.
- Obtaining, analyzing and appraising evidentiary data
- Drawing informed objective opinions as to the adequacy and effectiveness of IT controls
- Preparing work papers summarizing evidentiary data obtained and conclusions reached
- Identify and evaluate complex business and technology risks, internal controls which mitigate risks, and related opportunities for internal control improvement
- Facilitate use of technology-based tools and methodologies to assess the design and operating effectiveness of controls and implement services
- Adapt to the ever-changing compliance landscape and keep abreast with the latest IT threats, mitigation Techniques, etc.
The Kind of People We Want to Talk to Have Many of The Following:
- BA/BS in Computer Science, Information Systems Administration or related field
- Possession of, or desire to, obtain CISA or other equivalent certifications
- 1 to 2 years of experience on ITGC audit/consulting with a public accounting firm
- Effective client service and communication skills, both verbal and written
- Knowledge of IT general controls, operating systems, databases
- Desire and ability to work in a team environment
The compensation for this position ranges from $70,00-$90,000. In addition to the base compensation, Withum offers a competitive benefits package and bonus program (for eligible roles) based on individual and firm performance. Final offer amounts are based on multiple factors such as the specific role, hiring location, as well as the individual's skills, experience and qualifications. For additional information on our benefits, visit our website at https://www.withum.com/careers/.
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