Job Title: SOX Auditor III Location: Columbia, SC 29223 (Remote after onsite training) Duration: 3 months assignment (Temp to perm possibly) Shift: Mon -Fri, 40hrs/week. Pay rate: $43.30/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:
60% Based on the output from the risk assessment, evaluates processes that impact each 'in-scope' financial statement line item and performs control documentation activities, including operational, financial, Entity Level and I/S processes.
Determines applicable risks and mitigation through control activities. Ensures that risks are appropriately addressed based on COSO/COBiT/MAR guidance.
Identifies remediation needed for any unmitigated risks and communicates with management. Makes recommendations on remediation design and uses project processes to ensure remediation is made.
Prepares and maintains clear, detailed, accurate MAR/SOX documentation, including process narratives, policies and procedures, process diagrams, control descriptions, risk and control matrices, test plans and test results evaluations. Works with management (Director and above) to obtain approval or modifications needed.
20% 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.
5% Participates in the risk assessment process for each company required to comply with MAR/SOX based on a top-down risk-based approach. Ensures that risks identified through the risk assessment process are mitigated by those controls mapped to each financial statement line item.
5% Performs project work as directed by management team. Projects will be focused on improving quality and efficiency of MAR team functions.
5% Reviews, approves and communicates with management all remediations identified through testing and design evaluation. Follows departmental process to ensure an adequate response is provided to resolve the remediation and mitigate the risks identified. Escalates, as needed during the process, to ensure deadlines are met.
5% Assists internal and external auditors (including the Department of Insurance), with an emphasis on leveraging MAR/SOX work to reduce duplication of efforts and the burden on management throughout the organization.
Required Education Level and Degree Type: Bachelor's degree- Accounting, Computer Science, Business Administration, Information Systems, Finance, or other job related field. Required Work Experience: 5 years-auditing, Information Systems, Sarbanes-Oxley/MAR, compliance or accounting/financial experience.
Preferred Work Experience: Relevant Audit Experience (SOX, MAR, I/S, Financial, Operational, etc.). Preferred Licenses and Certificates: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), 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: $41.00/hr.
