IT Governance and Compliance Analyst

We are currently seeking an experienced highly motivated individual to join Pearson as our IT Audit Analyst – SOX Compliance. This position reports to the Manager, IT Governance and Compliance, overseeing our Governance, Risk & Compliance space.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist with the design and implementation of management\’s internal testing program for SOX IT application controls (ITACs)
• Develop and maintain comprehensive walkthrough documentation
• Create ITAC testing workpapers to validate ITACs are appropriately implemented and operating effectively
• Perform day-to-day testing activities of ITACs as required
• Monitor controls for compliance with internal policies and external regulations
• Work closely with internal finance teams, IT teams, business, developers, and stakeholders to ensure that application controls are designed effectively and meet organizational needs.
• Coordinate external auditor PBC requests for ITACs
• Provide support to internal stakeholders on IT application controls

Additional Responsibilities

• Document walkthroughs of key ITGC processes and controls and ensure internal process flowcharts/narratives are up to date and accurate
• Test controls and assist in the development and advancement of IT audit and compliance efforts pursuant Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)
• Communicate with external auditors to coordinate PBCs, follow-up requests, etc.
• Monitor compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and overall information management strategy
• Provide ideas for process enhancements and follow up on audit findings to ensure they are addressed by process and control owners in a timely manner
• Assist with control deficiency risk impact assessments as needed
• Interact effectively with clients, stakeholders, and team members in a wide variety of settings
• Assume additional duties as requested or assigned by IT Audit management

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Background in IT application controls and finance
• Experience with ERPs, HCMs and SCMs
• Knowledge of infrastructure systems, including servers, databases, password vault tools and cloud environments.

Essential Skills/Experience

• Understanding of design assessment and operating effectiveness assessment of IT automated process controls, IT dependent manual controls, and interface controls
• Previous experience with SOX ITAC/ITGC experience in a large publicly traded organization and/or public accounting
• Understanding of and experience with risk management relevant fields and frameworks, including SOX, COSO, and COBIT
• Ability to multitask and successfully manage multiple priorities and tasks

Desirable Skills/Qualifications

• CISA, CIA or CPA/Chartered Accountant Certification required
• Bachelor\’s degree in Information Systems, Information Technology, Finance, or Accounting

Who we are:

At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world\’s lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn\’t just what we do. It\’s who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson.

Pearson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We want a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We strive for a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities.

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Job: TECHNOLOGY
Organization: Corporate Strategy & Technology
Schedule: FULL_TIME
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Req ID: 18843 #J-18808-Ljbffr