SOFT's client located in Newark, NJ is looking for a Compliance Auditor - SOX for a long term contract assignment.
Conduct testing on financial, operational and accounting controls in support of the company's Sarbanes–Oxley Section 404 (SOX) compliance program. Position requires contributing in a team environment to deliver assurance and advisory services to internal clients on accounting and operational control issues.
Plan, perform, and manage fieldwork to evaluate the effectiveness of key internal controls for financial reporting.
Develop appropriate test procedures and perform SOX testing as needed
Perform detailed and general reviews of work paper documentation that support the external audit of internal controls, and help with reporting
Assessment of SOX test results, compensating controls and management's remediation plans
Interact with management and stakeholders to gather information, resolve problems, and make recommendations for business and process improvement
Required Skills, Competencies, Education or Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
Proficiency in accounting and auditing standards and ability to analyze operations and make sound judgments with limited information.
Knowledge of IT general controls is preferred but not required.
Demonstrated proficiency using MS Office applications.
Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills.
Demonstrated ability to lead projects and assignments.