Contract to perm Team Interviews Onsite Training Local Candidates Equipment will be provided SOX experience, experience with documentation updates, risk analysis, and testing controls.
Review process narratives, analyze risks, controls and adequate mitigation of risks, meet with business owners to review documents.
Test controls and document conclusions. Communication (within team and with business owners through leading meetings and presenting information), Organizational skills (allocating time for all assignments that will be worked on simultaneously), Analytical skills (analyzing adequacy of risk mitigation).
About half of the team are relatively new in their roles (hired within as little as 3 months – 1 year), frequent communication and teamwork amongst the team, everyone is also willing to help others on the team.
Responsibilities:
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. Manages key control testing requirements to complete requests for information from sub-process and process owners (director level and above) throughout the organizations in-scope for MAR compliance.
Ensures information is received by established deadlines, is appropriate based on documented test plans, and that testing can be completed efficiently and accurately in compliance with established standards and deadlines. Tests key controls and documents the basis for the testing conclusion such that reperformance can be completed and the same conclusion reached by those reviewing results
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. Updates and maintains clear, detailed and accurate MAR/SOX documentation including narratives, policies and procedures, process diagrams, control descriptions, risk and control matrices, test plans and test results evaluations.
Works with company management to ensure documentation accurately reflects processes, risks and controls for the business area. Generates reports and systems information and performs analysis on reports used to communicate to the MAR department, Steering and Executive Committees, company management, external auditors and the Department of Insurance. Researches and identifies inefficiencies, ineffectiveness or problems with controls and test plans, provides possible solutions and communicates them to the MAR team responsible for making updates. Identifies testing exceptions and communicates with MAR department management. If a testing failure is identified, communicates with company management. Evaluates responses received to ensure identified risks are mitigated and takes appropriate action.
Experience:
· 3 years-auditing, Information Systems, Sarbanes-Oxley/MAR, compliance, or accounting/financial experience. Preferred Work Experience: Relevant audit/compliance experience (SOX, MAR, I/S, Financial, Operational, etc.). Preferred Licenses and Certificates: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
Skills:
· Knowledge of effective auditing, compliance, internal controls and general accounting standards. Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication, planning, and organizational skills. Knowledge of relevant computer support systems. Strong analytical skills. Ability to perform within tight deadlines and prioritize effectively.
Required Software and Other Tools:
Microsoft Office Preferred Skills and Abilities : SOX/MAR, Compliance, Auditing, Risk Management, Healthcare or insurance industry experience. Knowledge of IT general controls (methodologies), COSO, COBiT, and project management. Work Environment: Large-scale professional services environment
Education:
Bachelor's degree- Accounting, Computer Science, Business Administration, Information Systems, Finance, or other job related field
About US Tech Solutions:
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