IT Control Tester
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Location: New Britain, CT 06053
Description:
Responsibilities
Qualifications
- Supporting the first line of defense IT Risk Management functions and the Risk Controls Self-Assessment process for Information Technology and Information Security.
- Test and management's controls on behalf of First Line Risk to ensure documentation and testing complies with industry standards.
- Identify areas for control rationalization, control enhancement, and testing approach changes.
- Maintain a high level of visibility across the organization with various levels of Management and serve as a key point of contact with the CIO Group.
- Manage communications with key partners, including SOX and external/internal auditors.
- Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for management to identify areas where control enhancements and/or documentation improvements are needed.
- Leverage knowledge of audit and SOX methodology and industry requirements to ensure effective and efficient testing program is in place.
- Research and assess deficiencies identified and work with Management to identify an appropriate solution to findings. Follow-up on remediation activities to verify appropriate resolution.
- Facilitate the planning, risk assessment and scoping activities for IT processes.
- Manage communication with process and control owners and SOX and serve as a liaison between second line, auditors and management.
- Review SOC 1 report evaluations to ensure exceptions are appropriately addressed and that appropriate complementary controls are in place and operating effectively
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required. Masters is a plus
- 10+ years of related experience
- Solid experience in IT General Controls and/or SOX experience
- CISA or similar designation highly desired
- Strong verbal and written communication, organizational, time management, project management, and analytical skills
- Strong IT background required (Windows, UNIX, SQL server/ Oracle database, etc.)