Senior IT Controls Analyst

• Participate in the design, development and testing of IT dependent manual, automated, and general internal controls in connection with Management’s assessment of the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls
• Evaluate security and controls of Windows, UNIX, firewalls, database environments and network devices as experience allows.
• Aid in the design of SAP controls and standards.
• Review test results and walkthroughs of IT processes and controls.
• Participating in the design of IT processes, including development of internal controls and evaluation of control environment.
• Assist in business process reviews with individual Process Owners on controls automation opportunities.
• Documenting and Mapping of internal control processes within and across departments at the re-performance standard.
• Facilitate the identification and testing of internal controls in the organization.
• Analyzing control failures and preparation of remediation plans.
• Participate in the control remediation process with Process Owners.
• Assisting with the identification of suitable compensating/mitigating controls in the organization
• Support DE Controls Group activities to ensure Business As Usual tasks are completed.
• Participate in methodology refinement work to continually evolve the Controls Group framework and program
• Support management in maintaining internal control documentation in accordance with Program standards by identifying and processing documentation change requests/requirements
• Work with management to support and monitor effective and timely resolution of control deficiencies
• Responsible for preparing and presenting control test reporting materials to various levels of senior management
• Develop training materials and facilitates training sessions for various internal stakeholders

Reporting Relationships

• Reports directly to the Controls Group IT Manager within the Internal Control team.
• The role will work directly with the Line of Business process and control owners and management
• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Information Systems is required.
• Seven or more years of internal controls or audit experience is required
• CPA, CIA, and/or CISA certification is preferred.
• Current knowledge of GAAP and or IFRS is preferred
• Current knowledge of GAAS is required.
• Current knowledge of ITIL and COBIT is preferred
• Project Management certification or skills is a plus
• A strong knowledge of Windows certifications considered a strong plus
• Windows security, Active Directory, Oracle, SQL experience preferred
• Knowledge of large system implementations and SDLC gates preferred
• Knowledge of SAP Security preferred
• Knowledge of third-party IT outsourcing business models preferred
• Knowledge of user control considerations related to IT third-party service providers a plus
• Experience with interfaces, conversions and job scheduling risks a plus
• The ability to create spreadsheets, perform basic calculations, and manipulate data in Microsoft Excel is required.
• Knowledge of Oil & Gas, Energy Trading and Power Generation business terminology is preferred.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Strong foundation and understanding of business processes
• Ability to review process maps/documentation, identify and assess risks, identify & evaluate controls, write test plans, gaps, weaknesses in organization’s business processes, and suggest remediation recommendations
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal – ability to facilitate and influence
• Proven analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize and balance multiple tasks and to give attention to detail, while maintaining timelines
• Ability/Willingness to travel up to 20%

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Direct Staffing Inc