AVP, IT SOX Manager

Job Description:

Role Summary/Purpose:

The AVP, IT SOX Manager is a key member of a high-performing team responsible for providing assurance and insights over the IT control environment related to the financial reporting processes. As a member of the Internal Audit Department and the Internal SOX testing Team the position will be responsible for the planning, execution, and reporting of IT control testing, as well as coordination with Internal Audit, External Audit, and the SOX Program Management Office.

We’re proud to offer you choice and flexibility. At Synchrony, our way of working allows you to have the option to work from home, near one of our Hubs or come into one of our offices. Occasionally you may be required to commute to our nearest office for in person engagement activities such as business or team meetings, training and culture events.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Provide assurance by developing and executing IT General Control and IT application control testing
• Provide effective challenge to the business regarding the assessment of risks and controls within the IT function
• Assist and support the Senior Manager in building the IT SOX testing program
• Coordinate with external auditors to align testing efforts and develop testing workpaper that meet audit standards
• Communicate test results to stakeholders, process owners, and external auditors
• Create high quality deliverables that adhere to departmental and professional standards while ensuring walkthroughs and testing are completed timely and within budget
• Document any exceptions/findings that are noted as part of design and testing phases
• Provide interpretation, guidance, and insights to process owners regarding key risks and controls within the IT function
• Perform issue validation and close audit findings
• Assist with conducting annual risk assessments to determine significant IT systems, platforms and applications in scope for SOX testing
• Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Business Administration or an equivalent area of focus with minimum 4+ years of overall experience, or in lieu of a degree minimum 6+ years of overall experience
• Minimum 4+ years of experience working in IT SOX audit or in industry with SOX 404 regulatory requirements specific to the IT audit environment
• Strong understanding of Sarbanes Oxley Act Section 404 and control framework (COSO, COBIT) and auditing standards
• Strong technical IT auditing skills and ability to understand a complex environment with a large quantity of in-scope applications and various technology platforms 
• Testing and other Assurance function specific to IT audit/control testing

Desired Characteristics:

• 5+ years in Financial Services industry, with IT Audit focus
• Familiar with Data Science or analytics tools and techniques, such as ACL, SAS, Pythons, etc
• Comprehensive understanding of a wide variety of technologies and systems, such as Windows, Linux, Oracle, SQL Server
• Strong Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook skills are required
• Relevant industry certifications - CISA, CISM, CISSP, CRISC, CGEIT
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with various levels of stakeholders 
• Proven effective time and project management skills by demonstrating the ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects and deadlines to ensure all assigned projects are being completed on time with high quality
• Ability to assess a situation/process and identify potential issues or risks and communicate observations to management
• Independent thinker and can critically think and present a solution to the management team
• Strong organization skills and interpersonal and team skills
• Strong ability to prioritize projects. Tracking progress of action plans, review, testing status and report to management

Grade/Level: 10

The salary range for this position is 75,000.00 - 130,000.00 USD Annual and is eligible for an annual bonus based on individual and company performance.