Job Title: SOX Auditor II Location: Columbia, SC 29223(Remote after onsite training) Duration: 3 months assignment (Temp to perm possibly) Shift: Mon -Fri, 40hrs/week Payrate: $37.14/hr
Summary: Supports the Model Audit Rule (MAR/SOX) Department in the compliance effort that results in annual reporting to the Department of Insurance in activities such as, but not limited to: risk assessments, process documentation (Financial, Operational and I/S Processes), identification of risks and key controls, testing of controls, reporting of deficiencies, evaluation of deficiencies, periodic reporting to Management, Steering Committee and the Department of Insurance.
Responsibilities:
45% Manages key control testing requirements to complete requests for information from sub-process and process owners (director level and above) throughout the organizations in-scope for MAR compliance. Ensures information is received by established deadlines, is appropriate based on documented test plans, and that testing can be completed efficiently and accurately in compliance with established standards and deadlines. Tests key controls and documents the basis for the testing conclusion such that reperformance can be completed and the same conclusion reached by those reviewing results.
25% Performs peer review of testing conclusions and/or documents (Narratives, Process Diagrams, Risk and Control Matrices, Test Plans, Test Workpapers, remediations, etc.) prepared by peers to ensure departmental standards are met. Works with peers to ensure improvement opportunities are adequately addressed.
10% Updates and maintains clear, detailed and accurate MAR/SOX documentation including narratives, policies and procedures, process diagrams, control descriptions, risk and control matrices, test plans and test results evaluations. Works with company management to ensure documentation accurately reflects processes, risks and controls for the business area.
10% Generates reports and systems information and performs analysis on reports used to communicate to the MAR department, Steering and Executive Committees, company management, external auditors and the Department of Insurance.
5% Researches and identifies inefficiencies, ineffectiveness or problems with controls and test plans, provides possible solutions and communicates them to the MAR team responsible for making updates.
5% Identifies testing exceptions and communicates with MAR department management. If a testing failure is identified, communicates with company management. Evaluates responses received to ensure identified risks are mitigated and takes appropriate action.
Required Education: Bachelor's degree- Accounting, Computer Science, Business Administration, Information Systems, Finance, or other job related field. Required Work Experience: 3 years-auditing, Information Systems, Sarbanes-Oxley/MAR, compliance, or accounting/financial experience.
Preferred Work Experience: Relevant audit/compliance experience (SOX, MAR, I/S, Financial, Operational, etc.) Preferred Licenses and Certificates: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA). Languages: English.
About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE® is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of “human connection,” defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at: http://www.spectraforce.com
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation. At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $35.00/hr.
