Job Description
We are working with an investment management firm that is hiring a SOC Reporting & Controls Consultant to support its SOC reporting program and controls advisory work.
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Responsibilities
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- Advise business and technology teams on control risks, and help design and put in place controls when people, processes or systems change.
- Conduct the yearly SOC scoping assessment: run internal walkthroughs, map assertions, carry out periodic testing and assemble scoping packages for the outside auditors.
- Act as the link between internal testers and external auditors so audits finish and reports issue on time, escalating issues and tracking them through remediation.
- Prepare the annual SOC report draft for review by management and the external auditors.
- Keep the control inventory current as SOC controls change, and let affected stakeholders know.
- Run quarterly certifications for control owners, from preparing materials and tracking completion to reporting results to management.
- Review control and process incidents to assess their effect on SOC reporting, and work with risk management to confirm remediation plans address the risk to clients relying on the reports.
- Develop and lead annual training for control owners.
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Requirements
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- 4+ years in SOC reporting, audit or a related area; background in Big 4, financial services, asset management, insurance or investments strongly preferred.
- Understanding of internal controls, IT governance and the standards that apply to SOC reports.
- Experience leading and managing audits.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, along with project management ability.
- Clear, confident communicator who can explain complex topics to varied audiences and work well across departments and with outside partners.
- Strong interpersonal skills and discretion with sensitive, confidential matters.
- Able to prioritize competing demands and hit deadlines in a fast-paced, rigorous setting.
- Degree (bachelor’s) in accounting, finance, IT or a related discipline; a CPA, CISA or CIA is a plus.
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