Internal Control Tester/Senior Internal Controls Analyst (SOX Tester, Risk & Controls Analyst, Internal Audit & Controls Specialist)

Key Responsibilities

1. Control Testing & Evaluation

• Execute detailed testing of key financial, operational, and IT controls.
• Assess control design and operating effectiveness against compliance and business objectives.
• Document test results, deficiencies, and recommendations clearly and accurately.
• Conduct walkthroughs to confirm process and control design alignment.

2. Risk & Compliance Alignment

• Support risk assessments, control mapping, and updates to the Risk & Control Matrix (RCM).
• Ensure control testing aligns with GLBA, SOX, COSO, COBIT, and internal frameworks.
• Assist in identifying gaps and proposing mitigation strategies.

3. Reporting & Stakeholder Communication

• Prepare and deliver findings to management, Internal Audit, and external auditors.
• Partner with process owners on remediation plans and issue resolution.
• Track and validate remediation activities to ensure timely closure.

4. Continuous Improvement

• Recommend improvements to testing methodologies, documentation, and reporting.
• Identify automation opportunities using analytics tools.
• Stay up to date on regulatory and industry best practices in risk and controls.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of internal control and compliance frameworks (COSO, COBIT, SOX 404, ISO 27001).
• Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and critical-thinking ability.
• Strong communication skills for reporting and cross-functional interaction.
• Ability to independently manage multiple testing assignments.
• Experience with audit/GRC and analytics tools (e.g., ACL, Power BI, Excel, SAP, Archer, AuditBoard).

Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Systems, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in Internal Controls, Risk Management, Internal Audit, or External Audit.
• Prior SOX testing, control walkthroughs, and control documentation experience strongly preferred.

Preferred Certifications

• CIA, CPA, CISA, CRMA (not mandatory)