Lead Internal Auditor - SOX

JOB SUMMARY
This position is responsible for assisting in the review and evaluation of the company's internal controls over financial reporting in conjunction with the company's Sarbanes Oxley compliance program. This job will perform on-site tests of internal controls as required to help management determine whether internal controls are designed and operating effectively to sustain compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404. This position will interact with various levels of management.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience

Execute Sarbanes Oxley Section 404 including the planning, documentation, testing, and evaluation of internal controls
· Perform on-going status updates with management
· Perform lead audit work
· Coordinate with the external auditors and the Business Process Controls (BPC) group

Execute work on behalf of the external auditors in a direct assistance capacity, as needed

Ensure audit assignments are documented, accurate and complete according to department standards

Accumulate budget to actual hours on assignments and communicate the progress with peers and supervisors

Communicate potential internal control exceptions noted during the testing process

Review with management exceptions noted during the testing process and assist management in establishing remediation work plan(s)

Assist the Leadership with training new Lead Auditors

Contribute ideas and opinions to the internal audit team
Develop and maintain effective relationships within the team and individuals throughout the organization

Perform other duties as required

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Required Skills/Abilities and Knowledge
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
General understanding of the COSO framework, risk assessment, control analysis and audit methodologies including internal control concepts
General understanding of accounting practices, reporting rules and regulations, accounting, and financial statement requirements
Ability to evaluate systems and procedures and develop improvements
Ability to analyze and interpret complex data
Ability to review and assess financial risk assessments and familiarity with tools and techniques used to provide effective monitoring processes
Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to the highest degree of professional standards
Ability to work independently to execute and manage multiple projects at one time and conflicting priorities
Ability to communicate orally and in writing in a clear, straightforward, and professional manner
Ability to interact positively and communicate with all levels of staff, management and external auditors
Ability to act as a project leader to develop team members, assign work, and monitor responsibilities
Ability to use personal computer and software applications (i.e. word processing, spreadsheet, etc.)

Required Education
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business, Accounting, or Finance

Required Related Work Experience and Number of Years
Experience in internal and/or external audit or public accounting - 3-4

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred Skills/Abilities and Knowledge
Previous SOX experience
Knowledge of cable television products and services

Preferred Education
CIA, CPA

Preferred Related Work Experience and Number of Years
Big 4 experience

WORKING CONDITIONS
Office environment
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