SOX Senior IT Auditor

Okta is seeking a SOX Senior IT Auditor to join its internal audit team and assist in the successful execution of Okta's global SOX program.

The ideal candidate is a self-motivated team player capable of overseeing IT general control and application control compliance walkthroughs and testing.

Key responsibilities include:

• Performing SOX IT general control and application control walkthroughs and testing to determine whether internal controls over financial reporting are designed and operating effectively
• Championing the SOX methodology with limited guidance
• Leading SOX IT auditors and helping in their knowledge and development
• Identifying systemic causes of control breakdowns and associated technical gaps
• Reviewing staff auditor work product and providing clear, actionable feedback
• Identifying opportunities, providing recommendations, and gaining stakeholder agreement on root cause of issues and corrective actions
• Developing collaborative relationships with business and IT stakeholders
• Leveraging technology to rationalize or automate control activities

The role also involves assisting the Internal Audit team in risk-based operational audits.

Required qualifications:

• BA/BS degree in accounting, finance, or similar discipline
• At least 5 years of experience in Big Four and/or internal audit with a publicly traded company
• Knowledge of SOX, US GAAP, and SEC regulations
• Experience overseeing staff and reviewing their work product
• Demonstrated experience evaluating SOX processes and controls across business processes
• Knowledge of risks across business processes and technology
• Experience operating independently while collaborating with a global team
• Strong analytical skills and high standards of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong English language proficiency (verbal and written)

Preferred qualifications:

• CPA, CA, CIA, and/or CISA certifications
• Knowledge of the COSO framework
• Auditboard experience