This is a retained Executive Search for our client a Major Financial Services/Insurance organization looking for a
Financial Business IT Specialist Auditor (IT SOX), to integrate (business process and information technology) position
that focuses on the assessment of internal controls over financial reporting and related compliance program efforts as
required by the Sarbanes-Oxley If you are

interested please send your resume in Word doc. include reference JO:27849

and I will respond ASAP.

Thank you,

Lexi Soehle
lexi@barronsys.com
http//www.barronsys.com



POSITION DETAILS

Salary Range:60-84K with a 6 or 7% bonus

BEST INDURSTRY: Corporate Headquarters

Best Department: Accounting/Finance , Information Systems , Information Technology

4 year degree

3-5 years experience

Relocation Available

SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE

5% Travel as needed



This is an integrated audit (business process and information technology) position that focuses on the assessment of
internal controls over financial reporting and related compliance program efforts as required by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
of 2002 and other financial reporting compliance regulations. Desired candidate will have five years of prior IT audit
experience (either public accounting or internal auditing) or equivalent experience in financial services operations
and/or information technology. Attainment of a recognized professional auditing, technical, financial services and/or
insurance designation preferred (AAMS, CFA, ChFC, CIA, CIMC, CISA, CLU, CMA, CPA, CPCU, etc.).

JOB SUMMARY:

Leads and handles more complex assignments related to the evaluation of control design and operating effectiveness
throughout the portions of the Company impacted by the Sarbanes-Oxley regulation as well as other related Financial
Control Reporting Program Management Office (FRC PMO) functions. Within the FRC PMO capacity, the position consults with
IT Management on a risk and controls basis including regulation compliance, process efficiency, and control cost
effectiveness to ensure the integrity of management information systems, financial controls, and records.
Reports to Financial Business IT Manager

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leads critical risk assessments as well as the evaluation of controls and liability on legal and regulatory compliance,
financial reporting and operations for assigned business units. Provides recommendations for problem resolution to
auditing management and the business unit.

Evaluates the total product delivery process and recommends solutions to reduce risk and minimize liability.

Formulates, recommends and leads research and development programs in an assigned business unit to meet the business
unit's needs for the improvement and risk reduction of existing processes and operational methods and controls, while
introducing a range of possible alternatives in rank of desirability and probability of success.

Identifies and evaluates complex constants and variables, restrictions, alternatives, conflicting objectives, and their
numerical parameters as they relate to a business unit's processes, policies, procedures, systems and financial
controls. Develops and implements process design analysis. Provides interpretation and recommendations to management on
issues such as management planning, operating controls, risk and liability scenarios, and cost impact.

Leads the development and implementation of financial reporting control review programs that may correct or enhance
processes, operations, methods and controls for a particular business unit. Assists in the development of policies,
guidelines, and procedures to ensure liability and risk control.

Assists in the development, implementation, and administration of financial reporting review programs as they relate to
processes, policies, systems, operations, methods and procedures for the effective management and control of multiple
functions to reduce risk, liability, and cost and provide profitability for the business unit.

Counsels and advises IT management on risk and control issues. Analyzes and provides recommendations to the management
on audit developments, significant findings, anticipated problems, and proposed control scope changes.

Plans audits on existing and proposed computer systems including processing, input/output systems flow, controls and
edits, data storage, and security procedures. Analyzes data obtained for evidence of deficiencies in controls,
duplication of effort, or fraud. Recommends corrective action necessary to resolve problems that are found during the
audit process.



Evaluates and administers complex reviews on existing and proposed computer systems including processing, input/output
systems flow, controls and edits, data storage and security procedures.

Assesses risk and controls on information systems and data processing for assigned business units. Evaluates complex
systems, policies, procedures, and data processing controls and provides recommendations to auditing management in order
to ensure the integrity of data in files and the efficient utilization of computer resources.

Coaches and mentors FRC PMO team members for performance and development.

Education/Knowledge:

Undergraduate studies in a business related field. Must have operational and systems knowledge and application of audit
practices to multiple functional areas. Proven knowledge in business concepts and theory, project management and
motivational theory. Attainment of a recognized professional auditing, technical, financial services and/or insurance
designation preferred (AAMS, CFA, ChFC, CIA, CIMC, CISA, CLU, CMA, CPA, CPCU, etc.).


Experience:

Desired candidate will have five years of prior IT audit experience (either public accounting or internal auditing) or
equivalent experience in financial services operations and/or information technology.

Skills:

Must possess decision-making skills for problem identification and solution recommendation. Must have negotiation
skills. Must have planning and organization skills to plan major audits. Must have proven team leadership skills
including: interacting effectively with team members, motivating and influencing. Must have analytical skills to assess
risk and evaluate a variety of operation, financial, and systems controls and
processes. Must have P/C skills and proven knowledge in related software. Must have oral and written communication
skills.

CANDIDATE MUST HAVE:

Strong controls experience (IT SOX)

CSIA preferred.