Senior IT SOX Analyst
Chicago, IL - USA
Job Summary
Responsibilities
IT SOX Compliance Program Support
Support the execution of the global IT SOX compliance program across multiple systems applications and business units.
Partner with control owners to ensure SOX controls are appropriately designed documented and operating effectively.
Facilitate completion of quarterly and annual SOX compliance activities including evidence readiness control certifications issue monitoring and remediation tracking.
Assist in maintaining process narratives risk and control matrices (RCMs) control inventories and related compliance documentation.
Monitor compliance deadlines and follow up with stakeholders to ensure timely completion of SOX-related activities.
Coordinate with Business Process SOX teams to ensure alignment between IT and business process controls.
IT Risk Assessment & SOX Scoping
Support annual and quarterly IT risk assessments and SOX scoping exercises.
Analyze system inventories business processes integrations and financial reporting impacts to assist in identifying SOX-relevant systems and risks.
Assist in evaluating the impact of organizational changes acquisitions and technology transformations on the SOX compliance program.
Support documentation of emerging technology risks and changes to the IT control environment.
Control Owner Support & Advisory
Serve as a trusted advisor to control owners regarding control execution documentation standards and remediation planning.
Help educate IT and business stakeholders on SOX requirements control expectations and governance practices.
Assist management in assessing control deficiencies and identifying practical remediation solutions.
Support continuous communication between IT SOX Business Process SOX Finance and technology teams.
Project & Continuous Improvement Initiatives
Support compliance-related projects including acquisitions ERP implementations system upgrades and control transformation efforts.
Participate in initiatives to improve compliance processes stakeholder experience reporting capabilities and governance activities.
Assist in developing reporting dashboards risk metrics and management reporting for senior leadership.
Support implementation of automated monitoring and continuous improvement opportunities across the control environment.
Qualifications
2 - 5 years of experience in IT SOX IT Audit SAP Security IT Risk Management Internal Controls or a related discipline.
Working knowledge of SOX 404 requirements and IT General Controls.
Understanding of:
o User Access Management
o Segregation of Duties (SoD)
o Privileged Access Management
o Change Management
o IT Operations Controls
o Automated Controls
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Strong organizational and project management abilities.
Preferred
Experience working within SAP ECC SAP S/4HANA and SAP GRC environments.
Big 4 or large public company experience.
Experience supporting SOX compliance programs within publicly traded companies.
Experience participating in IT risk assessments or SOX scoping activities.
Manufacturing industry experience.
Experience supporting acquisition integrations or ERP transformation programs.
Certifications such as CISA CPA CIA CRISC or progress toward certification.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
Marel is full-line supplier of innovative solutions, services and software for the poultry, meat and fish processing industries, alongside alternative proteins, pet food and aqua feed.