IT General Controls Analyst

Job Description

Opportunity at a Glance

We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our high-performing team in the role of Analyst, IT Controls within Adtalem’s IT Risk Management (ITRM) team. This position plays a crucial role in ensuring the efficient and effective operation of IT controls, thereby maintaining a robust risk posture, and minimizing the potential for adverse audit findings. The Analyst will collaborate closely with IT stakeholders to identify, assess, and address gaps or weaknesses in the controls environment, while fostering effective interaction between IT and Internal Audit (IA).

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the IT controls matrix, ensuring alignment with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of IT controls and identify opportunities for improvement through assessments, testing, and analysis.
• Act as a liaison between IT Control Owners and auditors to validate control deficiencies and audit-recommended remediation's.
• Collaborate with IT teams to develop and implement corrective action plans, ensuring timely resolution of identified issues.
• Support the development and presentation of materials for ITRM working group meetings, contributing insights, updates, and documentation to facilitate informed discussions.
• Provide regular reporting to management on the status of IT controls and ongoing remediation efforts.
• Provide guidance to IT personnel on control operation and audit evidence requirements.
• Participate in SOX control walkthroughs to gain insight into existing processes and controls and act as a knowledge resource.
• Support activities of IT Control Owners to ensure compliance with internal policies, procedures, and external regulations.
• Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements to enhance control effectiveness and efficiency.
• Stay abreast of industry best practices, leading IT Controls Frameworks, and IT industry standards.
• Drive continual improvement of the IT SOX Controls governance program through the development of training materials and support processes for IT Control Owners.
• Participate in reviews, projects, and training initiatives as needed, and lead such efforts when required.
• Support the planning, development, and implementation of IT Risk Management program activities
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Three (3) or more years of experience working with IT General Controls.
• Familiarity with internal control concepts, including identification and design and operating effectiveness, particularly as they relate to financial reporting.
• Proficiency in project management, with the ability to plan, organize, and manage activities effectively.
• Strong organizational, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and listening), with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Intermediate/advanced skills in building tools and presentations using the Microsoft development suite.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with meticulous attention to detail.
• Capacity to collaborate across functions and drive timely completion of deliverables.
• Solid understanding of regulatory concerns, especially IT Sarbanes Oxley (IT SOX).
• Familiarity with leading IT Controls Frameworks, methodologies, as well as industry standards (e.g., COSO 2013, COBIT, ISO 2700x, ITIL, PCI, NIST, etc.).