Full-Time

IT SOX Staff Auditor

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Ferguson

Ferguson

10,001+ employees

Industrial & Manufacturing
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$4.1k - $7.8kMonthly

+ Bonus + Incentive Plan

Entry, Junior

Remote in USA

Category
Auditing
Financial Accounting
Accounting
Required Skills
Visio
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree (Information Management, MIS, Computer Science, Finance, Accounting or related combinations or degrees with business and technical mix).
  • 1-4 years of relevant work experience with public accounting firm, consulting audit firm, or internal audit.
  • Professional certifications (CISA, CPA, or CIA preferred) or passing the certification’s exam (pending relevant work experience)
  • Understanding of Sarbanes Oxley (SOX).
  • Basic understanding of IT risk and general information security concepts and technology infrastructure.
  • Understanding of core IT general control processes (e.g., Information Security, Change Management, Agile System Development Lifecycle, IT Operations etc.).
  • Understanding of Business Process controls is a plus.
  • Knowledge of technical platforms, networks, security concepts, and data retrieval techniques.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Excel, PowerBI, Visio, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • Dedication to ethical behavior and the ability to maintain objectivity.
  • The ability and willingness to travel at times required.
Responsibilities
  • Performs design and operating effectiveness testing for Sarbanes Oxley IT General Controls (ITGC) with some oversight from the Senior Auditor and/or applicable IT Audit Management.
  • Completes detailed and quality work-papers that includes corroborative evidence to support audit conclusions within the expected deadlines.
  • Applies feedback or review comments from submitted work-papers and demonstrates continuous improvement in their documentation or testing.
  • Optimally communicates testing status, conclusions, and sharing knowledge with team members.
  • Conducts ITGC walkthrough meetings (access security, IT operations, and change management) with control owners to understand the processes and gather evidence with some support of the Senior Auditor.
  • Develops and maintains strong relationships with our audit customers.
  • Continuously seeks opportunities to learn key audit processes/testing framework/methodology.
  • Participates in IT audits including assessment of ITGC, information security, cybersecurity and system implementation project planning and implementation protocol.
  • Participates in the opening, status, exit, and closing meetings.
  • Drafts and communicates control deficiencies to our audit customers and performs a root cause analysis with some support by the Senior Auditor.
  • Ensure all cited deficiencies, documented work-papers, and conclusions are tracked and uploaded within AuditBoard.
  • Assists with special projects and assignments as assigned.
  • Attend in-person trainings/team meetings as required (generally on a quarterly basis).

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Newport News, Virginia

Founded

N/A

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Ferguson's financial maneuvers, like the $750 million notes offering, provide the company with increased corporate flexibility and potential for expansion.
  • The recent acquisitions bring in talented associates and broaden Ferguson's operational capabilities, potentially leading to enhanced market presence.
  • Investments from various financial entities, such as International Assets Investment Management LLC, indicate strong market confidence in Ferguson's growth potential.

What critics are saying

  • Ferguson's aggressive acquisition strategy may lead to integration challenges and potential cultural clashes within the newly acquired companies.
  • The company's increased debt from the $750 million notes offering could pose financial risks if not managed properly.

What makes Ferguson unique

  • Ferguson's strategic acquisitions, such as Gerster Equipment Co. and United Water Works, enhance its geographic reach and capabilities, setting it apart from competitors.
  • The company's ability to raise $750 million through senior unsecured notes demonstrates strong financial flexibility and investor confidence.
  • Ferguson's consistent acquisition strategy, with ten acquisitions in the last fiscal year, highlights its aggressive growth approach in the market.

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