Technology Auditor II (REMOTE)

SOX Auditor II

Are you experienced in auditing with an eye for detail?

Would you like to join our great audit and risk team?

About the Business

LexisNexis® Risk Solutions provides customers with solutions and decision tools that combine public and industry specific content with advanced technology and analytics to assist them in evaluating and predicting risk and enhancing operational efficiency. We use the power of data and advanced analytics to help our customers make better, timelier decisions. By bringing clarity to information, we ultimately help make communities safer, insurance rates more accurate, commerce more transparent, business decisions easier and processes more efficient. You can learn more about LexisNexis Risk at the link below, https://risk.lexisnexis.com/

About our Team

This position will operate as part of the LNRS Technology Audit & Compliance Team. The role will perform detailed internal management testing related to assigned SOX IT audit & control assessments and other related initiatives as assigned. This position is responsible to ensure all audit requirements are met while identifying potential compliance gaps.  Audit requirements may include gathering, reviewing, evaluating, maintaining, and verifying detailed control evidence related to assigned IT controls in accordance with internal auditing and government-mandated standards.

About the Role

This remote role will execute test plans related to SOX IT general and application controls including reporting of internal testing results under the direction and supervision of the team manager.  Execution of test plans will include data analysis of system user listings, log files, changes, etc. to determine the operating effectiveness of the controls. Test plans will include detailed documentation including narratives of evidence gathering, test procedures and test results.  These reviews will identify compliance and adherence to established business unit SOX key controls, in addition to identifying opportunities for improvement and remediation of failures.  During the internal control testing, this position will work closely with the control owners to ensure documentation requests are returned in a timely manner and are compliant with RELX audit guidelines.  The position may also be assigned audit duties to support other A&C team audits in process.

Requirements

• B.A. or B.S. degree in Accounting, Computer Science, or MIS.

• 2+ years of (finance or IT) audit experience, or 2+ years IT security experience, or 2+ years IT experience (i.e., development, Q/A, sys admin, etc.)

• Working with technology audit processes and practices related to Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX 404) testing.

• Preferred certification:  working towards CIA, CMA, CPA, or CISA

• Detail oriented approach to gathering audit evidence, reviewing, and documenting test information.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, especially Excel.

• Self-motivated with good organizational and time management skills.

• Positive attitude and ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong professional written and oral communication skills.

• Solid understanding of an auditing role.

• Solid understanding of documentation best practices.

• Ability to work effectively individually and on a team, and with moderate supervision.

• Ability to build good working relationships.

• Ability to develop an understanding of various LNRS systems, platforms, tools, and applications.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring and testing the operating effectiveness of SOX IT general and application controls.

• Gather, review, and compile detailed audit evidence into templates per audit timeline.

• Proactive monitoring of deadlines throughout the audit cycles.

• Identify and escalate deficiencies in a timely and effective manner.

• Work with control owners to ensure any deficiencies are remediated and successfully retested.

• Develop a solid understanding of LNRS systems and interfaces

• Keep up to date with job-related professional credentials (if applicable).

• Other ad-hoc duties (as assigned) completed correctly within the expected timeframe.

Women in Tech:

LexisNexis Risk is supportive of women in Technology and has been a founding signature for the Tech Talent Charter. We have the following initiatives in place to support women in technology:

• Mentoring scheme for women in technology
• Women’s network forum and regular run events for schools about careers in technology to inspire the next generation of girls in technology.

Culture and Benefits:

Learn more about the LexisNexis Risk team and how we work here.

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At LexisNexis Risk Solutions, having diverse employees with different perspectives is key to creating innovative new products for our global customers. We have 30 diversity employee networks globally and prioritize inclusive leadership and equitable processes as part of our culture. Our aim is for every employee to be the best version of themselves. We would actively welcome applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds and underrepresented groups. 

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