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Contractors’ Warehouse —
Senior Analyst – IT SOX
Location
Atlanta, GA
Category
Finance/Accounting
Type
Corporate
Job ID
Req119928
Position Purpose:
The Senior Analyst is responsible for partnering with control owners to understand and design IT general controls and assisting in
Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities:
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Performing analysis for enterprise-wide SOX scoping activities (e.g., IT applications/tools, IT infrastructure and IT general controls)
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Maintaining inventory of IT applications/systems, infrastructure, and risks and controls
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Assist control owners with creating and updating documentation for IT general control domains, IT application specific controls, and associated ITGC controls (e.g., narratives, risk and control matrix wording)
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Partnering with IT teams to continuously assess the design of controls
-
Contribute to detailed status reports for report to stakeholders and Senior Leadership.
-
Analyze and update SOC report evaluations, partnering with the relevant stakeholders.
-
Help create training related to controls, policies, and requirements to evolve capabilities, governance awareness and efficiencies.
-
Enterprise Initiative Support:
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Assess new IT systems or changes to existing applications to determine controls impact & risks to environment (such as migration to new systems, tool, etc.
-
Assist with integrating new applications into the IT Controls environment (meet with new contacts, assess impacts, explain controls, write meeting minutes, follow up for implementation, etc.)
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Assist with coordination and tracking of SOX IT General Controls and IT Application Control activities (e.g. Internal and External Audit deficiencies, meetings, etc.)
-
Analyzing and compiling data for monitoring, dashboarding and reporting on the remediation of IT control deficiencies.
-
Assist with the remediation of IT control deficiencies by investigating the root cause, partnering with control owners on documenting action plans, and closely following up until remediation.
Nature and Scope
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Reports to Senior Manager, Internal Controls
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Accountable for direct ownership of assigned work activities and potential assistance of others. Planning, monitoring and reviewing work of subordinates may be required. This may include direct supervision or the coordination of multiple work groups. Makes recommendations concerning selection, termination, performance appraisal and professional development
Environment:
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Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
Travel:
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Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.
Minimum Qualifications:
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Must be eighteen years of age or older.
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Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
Education Required:
The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.
Years of Relevant Work Experience: 2–4 years[Text Wrapping Break]
Physical Job Requirements:
Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
Preferred Qualifications
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Master's degree in Accounting, Information Systems, or related field is preferred
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Strong IT, business process, risks, and controls knowledge
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CISA, CISSP, CIA, or other related certification preferred
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Proven ability to lead and develop high functioning teams
-
Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving ability
-
Ability to partner with IT stakeholders across the organization to achieve consensus
-
Ability to influence at all levels of the organization through strong verbal and written communication skills
-
Comfort negotiating in competitive or adversarial environments
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies
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Thorough working knowledge of IT general controls, COBIT, Auditing Standards, and generally accepted accounting practices
-
Be able to understand, assess and prioritize risks across the components of the IT environment (e.g., application, operating system, and database)
-
In-depth experience and knowledge of key IT and information security topics such as cyber security, applications, infrastructure, systems implementations, cloud computing, RPA & Automations, Ad-Hoc Reporting Tools, IT general controls, SOC reports, and back-office operations
Paid parental leave to bond with your new addition
401(K) savings plan with company match
Merit increases and performance bonuses
On-the-spot recognition and rewards for a job well done
Paid Time Off (PTO):
Salaried associates are eligible for 2 weeks of vacation in their first year; FT hourly will be eligible for 40 hours of paid vacation time after 6 months of continuous service; (for positions in Washington State, Spokane, and Tacoma only) – Salary and Temporary associates will earn 1 hour of sick time for every 40 hours worked; FT associates will earn 1 hour of sick time for every 40 hours worked or 4 hours per month, whichever is greater; (for positions in Seattle only) – Salary and Temporary associates will earn 1 hour of sick time for every 30 hours worked; FT associates will earn 1 hour of sick time for every 30 hours worked or 4 hours per month, whichever is greater.
Position Purpose:
The Senior Analyst is responsible for partnering with control owners to understand and design IT general controls and assisting in
Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities:
-
Performing analysis for enterprise-wide SOX scoping activities (e.g., IT applications/tools, IT infrastructure and IT general controls)
-
Maintaining inventory of IT applications/systems, infrastructure, and risks and controls
-
Assist control owners with creating and updating documentation for IT general control domains, IT application specific controls, and associated ITGC controls (e.g., narratives, risk and control matrix wording)
-
Partnering with IT teams to continuously assess the design of controls
-
Contribute to detailed status reports for report to stakeholders and Senior Leadership.
-
Analyze and update SOC report evaluations, partnering with the relevant stakeholders.
-
Help create training related to controls, policies, and requirements to evolve capabilities, governance awareness and efficiencies.
-
Enterprise Initiative Support:
-
Assess new IT systems or changes to existing applications to determine controls impact & risks to environment (such as migration to new systems, tool, etc.
-
Assist with integrating new applications into the IT Controls environment (meet with new contacts, assess impacts, explain controls, write meeting minutes, follow up for implementation, etc.)
-
Assist with coordination and tracking of SOX IT General Controls and IT Application Control activities (e.g. Internal and External Audit deficiencies, meetings, etc.)
-
Analyzing and compiling data for monitoring, dashboarding and reporting on the remediation of IT control deficiencies.
-
Assist with the remediation of IT control deficiencies by investigating the root cause, partnering with control owners on documenting action plans, and closely following up until remediation.
Nature and Scope
-
Reports to Senior Manager, Internal Controls
-
Accountable for direct ownership of assigned work activities and potential assistance of others. Planning, monitoring and reviewing work of subordinates may be required. This may include direct supervision or the coordination of multiple work groups. Makes recommendations concerning selection, termination, performance appraisal and professional development
Environment:
-
Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
Travel:
-
Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.
Minimum Qualifications:
-
Must be eighteen years of age or older.
-
Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
Education Required:
The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.
Years of Relevant Work Experience: 2–4 years[Text Wrapping Break]
Physical Job Requirements:
Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
Preferred Qualifications
-
Master's degree in Accounting, Information Systems, or related field is preferred
-
Strong IT, business process, risks, and controls knowledge
-
CISA, CISSP, CIA, or other related certification preferred
-
Proven ability to lead and develop high functioning teams
-
Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving ability
-
Ability to partner with IT stakeholders across the organization to achieve consensus
-
Ability to influence at all levels of the organization through strong verbal and written communication skills
-
Comfort negotiating in competitive or adversarial environments
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies
-
Thorough working knowledge of IT general controls, COBIT, Auditing Standards, and generally accepted accounting practices
-
Be able to understand, assess and prioritize risks across the components of the IT environment (e.g., application, operating system, and database)
-
In-depth experience and knowledge of key IT and information security topics such as cyber security, applications, infrastructure, systems implementations, cloud computing, RPA & Automations, Ad-Hoc Reporting Tools, IT general controls, SOC reports, and back-office operations
Remote/virtual – An associate in a remote/virtual role typically is not required to work from a designated Home Depot location to complete their job duties. Limited or infrequent in-office presence may be required. We also refer to this as location – independent.
Learn more about our 4 different work locations. Additional information will be provided during the application process.As part of the application process for this role, there will be an online assessment. The assessment usually takes about 17 minutes to complete. You will be directed to the assessment right after you submit your application. Once you click on the link to start the assessment, you will have 96 hours to finish it. You may stop and restart the assessment as many times as you like within the 96-hour time frame.
During the assessment, we’ll ask you questions about your approach to work and various work-related situations. The questions are based on characteristics that are related to performing successfully in hourly roles at The Home Depot, including:
- Professional Experience
- Learning Potential
- Responsibility
- Customer Focus
If you have a disability and would like to ask for an accommodation for the assessment, or you would like more information about the assessment, please click here.
Store Location
GA01
VIRTUAL
Atlanta, GA
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