Senior IT Controls Analyst

Job Description

• Participate in the design, development and testing of IT dependent manual, automated, and general internal controls in connection with Management’s assessment of the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls • Evaluate security and controls of Windows, UNIX, firewalls, database environments and network devices as experience allows. • Aid in the design of SAP controls and standards. • Review test results and walkthroughs of IT processes and controls. • Participating in the design of IT processes, including development of internal controls and evaluation of control environment. • Assist in business process reviews with individual Process Owners on controls automation opportunities. • Documenting and Mapping of internal control processes within and across departments at the re-performance standard. • Facilitate the identification and testing of internal controls in the organization. • Analyzing control failures and preparation of remediation plans. • Participate in the control remediation process with Process Owners. • Assisting with the identification of suitable compensating/mitigating controls in the organization • Support DE Controls Group activities to ensure Business As Usual tasks are completed. • Participate in methodology refinement work to continually evolve the Controls Group framework and program • Support management in maintaining internal control documentation in accordance with Program standards by identifying and processing documentation change requests/requirements • Work with management to support and monitor effective and timely resolution of control deficiencies • Responsible for preparing and presenting control test reporting materials to various levels of senior management • Develop training materials and facilitates training sessions for various internal stakeholders Reporting Relationships: • Reports directly to the Controls Group IT Manager within the Internal Control team. • The role will work directly with the Line of Business process and control owners and management

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Information Systems is required. • Seven or more years of internal controls or audit experience is required • CPA, CIA, and/or CISA certification is preferred. • Current knowledge of GAAP and or IFRS is preferred • Current knowledge of GAAS is required. • Current knowledge of ITIL and COBIT is preferred • Project Management certification or skills is a plus • A strong knowledge of Windows certifications considered a strong plus • Windows security, Active Directory, Oracle, SQL experience preferred • Knowledge of large system implementations and SDLC gates preferred • Knowledge of SAP Security preferred • Knowledge of third-party IT outsourcing business models preferred • Knowledge of user control considerations related to IT third-party service providers a plus • Experience with interfaces, conversions and job scheduling risks a plus • The ability to create spreadsheets, perform basic calculations, and manipulate data in Microsoft Excel is required. • Knowledge of Oil & Gas, Energy Trading and Power Generation business terminology is preferred. • Excellent analytical and communication skills. • Strong foundation and understanding of business processes • Ability to review process maps/documentation, identify and assess risks, identify & evaluate controls, write test plans, gaps, weaknesses in organization’s business processes, and suggest remediation recommendations • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal – ability to facilitate and influence • Proven analytical and organizational skills • Ability to prioritize and balance multiple tasks and to give attention to detail, while maintaining timelines • Ability/Willingness to travel up to 20%

Additional Information

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