Job Description

I. Job Summary

The Analyst II, IT SOX Auditor, performs SOX audits to assess various IT risks to the business related to IT governance, strategy, infrastructure, security, applications, processes and operations. Responsible for the identification of risk and evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of core processes and internal controls.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate in audits and projects that review the integration of automated systems with manual operational procedures including the functionality of workflow, data sources, system configuration, controls, efficiency, performance metrics, user roles, security and alignment with strategy. Assures existence, documentation and proper functioning of procedures and integration into departmental workflow.
• Participate in strategic initiatives (e.g. implementation of cloud-based ERP solutions) to ensure inclusion of necessary controls during design.
• Support the Company’s SOX program through control testing and remediation efforts focusing on identifying efficiencies and possible reduction in audit fees.
• Effectively partners with external auditors in relation to testing of internal controls and remediation efforts wherever necessary.
• Prepares reports on audit and control findings and recommends solutions for review by senior.
• Determines effective data analytic techniques to aid in audit testing as well as creating audit plan development and programs.
• Responsible for preparing accurate and descriptive audit work papers and reports through interviews, document review, surveys, and other audit testing procedures.
• May provide support to less experienced auditors and conduct quality control reviews of audit work products.
• Actively seeks out ways to develop and implement improvements to audit methodology, client service and administrative processes.
• Effectively corresponds with senior management clients and builds strong client relationships through various interactions.
• Required travel of up to 25% to audit or otherwise assist other sites.
  

III. Qualifications

A. Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (accredited) in relevant area
• High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and four years of relevant work experience
• 2 years internal or external audit and/or SOX 404 compliance

B. Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (accredited) in accounting, finance, data analytics, or other relevant area of study; advanced degree (e.g. MBA, MS-Accounting)
• None required but desired to have certification such as CIA, CISA, CPA, CMA, or CFE completed or in the process of completing.

C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Preferred

• Must be open to working the current hybrid work schedule (Monday - Thursday, in office and remote on Fridays.)
• Ability to learn new systems and operations quickly.
• Ability to work independently and within a team; build solid relationships with team members and seek guidance, clarification, and feedback from more experienced team members.
• Exposure to and use of data analytics tools
• Must be self-motivated and willing to take necessary actions to get the assigned tasks completed.
• Ability to apply strong understanding of risk recognition in financial and operational processes with solid core analytical and problem-solving skills.
  
  

IV. Physical Requirements

Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Office: This job primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc.

V. Benefits

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

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ABOUT WM

WM ( WM.com) is North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial, medical and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them pursue their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post‑consumer materials and is a leader in beneficial use of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most landfill gas‑to‑electricity plants in North America. WM’s fleet includes more than 12,000 natural gas trucks – the largest heavy‑duty natural gas truck fleet in the industry in North America. Healthcare Solutions provides collection and disposal services of regulated medical waste, as well as secure information destruction services, in the U.S., Canada and Western Europe. To learn more about WM and the company’s sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com

Equal Employment Opportunity

For United States: WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

For Canada: WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation.

Real ID

In order to travel by air or access federal property, federal law requires individuals have a REAL ID or an acceptable alternative. This position may require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons or service federal property. Accordingly, successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID or TSA‑approved alternative.