IT Auditor

Strategic Education • Minneapolis, MN

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About The Position

Responsible for assisting the Vice President of Internal Audit execute the annual audit plan and the Company’s Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements as it pertains to its Information Technology (IT) systems and processes. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Execute Information Technology reviews/audits and support the SOX Compliance Initiative: Plan and conduct the Internal Audit projects from the annual audit plan. Support or lead the execution of audits/ assessments of IT processes against leading practices, frameworks and common standards. Perform reviews on various IT processes and controls including IT general controls reviews, application controls reviews, cyber security reviews, security and data privacy reviews, SDLC’s, pre- and post-implementation reviews. Conduct IT SOX testing (e.g. application & general controls) and report on all IT SOX test results. Develops accurate and complete audit work papers that adequately support audit findings and documents work. Provide recommendations for improvement and monitor management’s progress of the remediation activities. Coordinate IT testing and related IT SOX work with external auditors. Ensure audit deliverables are on time and up to the expected standards. Assist in the preparation of the audit reports and present conclusions to key business partners and stakeholders. Facilitate good working relationships and communication flow between the internal audit department and company management, IT groups, and external auditors. Complete advisory projects requested by Executive Management and the Audit Committee.

Requirements

• From an accredited institution; Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or other related field with strong quantitative focus.
• Minimum 1 to 3 years of relevant experience to include experience in: conducting IT SOX audit work and system reviews, and internal audit and/or public accounting.
• Knowledge of SOX 404 Compliance, IIA and/or ISACA standards
• Proven written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to make effective verbal presentations
• Strong analytical skills and conceptual attitude
• Ability to provide written documentation to support audit procedures performed.
• Ability to work as an individual contributor and in a team environment.
• Must be able to travel up to 10% of time
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Typical office setting.
• Mobility within the office including movement from floor to floor.
• Travel via plane, car, and metro may be required to perform this job.
• Must be able to work more than 40 hours per week when business needs warrant
• Access information using a computer.
• Effectively communicate, both up and down the management chain.
• Effectively cope with stressful situations
• Strong mental acuity
• Regular, dependable attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this job.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of IT architecture and network design, operating systems, database management systems, statistics, and data analytics tools preferred
• Knowledge of business and accounting information systems (Accounting, Billing, Payroll, and ERP systems, etc.) preferred
• Experience with PeopleSoft preferred.
• CPA, CISA, and/or CISSP preferred

Responsibilities

• Execute Information Technology reviews/audits and support the SOX Compliance Initiative
• Plan and conduct the Internal Audit projects from the annual audit plan.
• Support or lead the execution of audits/ assessments of IT processes against leading practices, frameworks and common standards.
• Perform reviews on various IT processes and controls including IT general controls reviews, application controls reviews, cyber security reviews, security and data privacy reviews, SDLC’s, pre- and post-implementation reviews.
• Conduct IT SOX testing (e.g. application & general controls) and report on all IT SOX test results.
• Develops accurate and complete audit work papers that adequately support audit findings and documents work.
• Provide recommendations for improvement and monitor management’s progress of the remediation activities.
• Coordinate IT testing and related IT SOX work with external auditors.
• Ensure audit deliverables are on time and up to the expected standards.
• Assist in the preparation of the audit reports and present conclusions to key business partners and stakeholders.
• Facilitate good working relationships and communication flow between the internal audit department and company management, IT groups, and external auditors.
• Complete advisory projects requested by Executive Management and the Audit Committee.

Benefits

• SEI offers a comprehensive package of benefits to employees scheduled 30 hours or more per week. In addition to medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans, SEI employees may take advantage of well-being incentives, parental leave, paid time off, certain paid holidays, tax saving accounts (FSA, HSA), 401(k) retirement benefit, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, tuition assistance as well as entertainment and retail discounts.
• Non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay, if applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level