Assistant Manager, SOX IT Lead

Job Purpose

We are seeking an Assistant Manager, SOX IT Lead to join our Corporate Governance and Financial Compliance division. This role will lead the design, implementation, monitoring, and testing of IT General Controls (ITGC) and IT Application Controls (ITAC) under SOX compliance for AHFC.

Key Accountabilities

ITGC and ITAC SOX Compliance Leadership

• Lead the planning, execution, and monitoring of ITGC and ITAC for annual SOX compliance activities.
• Ensure robust governance and risk management practices to mitigate risks and support the overall reliability of financial reporting.

Audit Coordination

• Act as the primary liaison between AHM IT GRC, CT IT, internal auditors, and external auditors for ITGC and ITAC Testing.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure effective communication and coordination of audit activities.

Governance & Documentation

• Maintain Risk Control Matrices (RCMS), data flow diagrams, and control documentation.
• Ensure that all documentation is accurate, complete, and up-to-date.

Project Support

• Collaborate on technology projects to ensure SOX compliance requirements are integrated.
• Work with project teams to ensure that all projects are properly scoped, planned, and executed.

Training and Communication

• Provide guidance and training to CH IT and AHFC Management on SOX requirements and control expectations.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to ensure that all parties are aware of SOX compliance requirements and expectations.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

We are looking for a qualified professional with the following qualifications, experience, and skills:

• Minimum Education Qualifications:

+ BA/BS degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, or related field.

• Minimum Experience:

+ 8-10+ years in IT Audit, IT compliance, or IT risk management.

• Strong understanding of SOX, ITGCs, and frameworks such as COBIT, COSO, NIST.
• Experience working with ERP Systems.
• Experience in a public company or Big 4 audit environment.
• Experience as a technical SME for IT controls.

Working Conditions

• Workstyle: 80/20 (4 days in office 1 day remote) – Torrance Location.
• Travel 5%.