IT SOX Analyst
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Job description
We are seeking an experienced IT SOX Analyst to support compliance readiness for a large-scale PeopleSoft to Oracle Cloud Fusion transformation. This individual will serve as a strategic partner to IT, Finance, HRIT, and Audit stakeholders, ensuring appropriate SOX controls are designed, implemented, and documented throughout the project lifecycle. This is a visible role requiring a self-directed professional who can identify risks, assess control impacts, and proactively guide compliance efforts within a complex enterprise transformation., * Partner with IT and business teams to embed SOX controls into Oracle Cloud Fusion implementation and integration activities.
- Assess SOX impacts related to system changes, data migrations, interface integrations, and cloud adoption.
- Design and evaluate IT General Controls (ITGCs), including access management, change management, privileged access, and segregation of duties (SoD).
- Review role design, provisioning workflows, and least-privilege access requirements.
- Identify potential control gaps and compliance risks throughout the implementation lifecycle.
- Develop and maintain project-specific SOX compliance strategies, risk assessments, and control frameworks.
- Partner with business and technical stakeholders to ensure requirements are documented and aligned to audit expectations.
- Support control walkthroughs, testing activities, evidence collection, and auditor requests.
- Maintain audit-ready documentation and provide clear status reporting to leadership and project stakeholders.
- Participate in governance meetings, steering committees, and project discussions to ensure compliance considerations are addressed.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in IT SOX, IT Audit, Internal Audit, or SOX Compliance roles.
- Strong knowledge of IT General Controls (ITGCs), including access management, change management, privileged access, and segregation of duties.
- Experience supporting ERP implementations, system migrations, or major technology transformation projects.
- Demonstrated ability to perform risk assessments, control design, gap analysis, and audit readiness activities.
- Experience supporting external auditors and managing audit walkthroughs and testing activities.
- Ability to work effectively across IT, Finance, HRIT, Internal Audit, and external audit teams.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and navigate complex organizations.
- Experience building project documentation, control assessments, and compliance tracking artifacts.