Palo Alto Senior Analyst SOX External Reporting Assurance 

United States, California 

132204877

Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.

Your Impact

• Perform IT process walkthroughs according to established audit standards.
• Prepare process documentation and testing procedures for IT processes and systems.
• Execute SOX 404 IT audit procedures and testing for internal controls assessment, and ensure supporting documentation and control evidence adequately corroborates testing conclusions.
• Assist in evaluating audit findings and deficiencies, and coordinate remediation of deficiencies.
• Assist in preparing risk assessments and audit programs.
• Assist in evaluating new processes, policies and systems that improve organization efficiency and effectiveness and enhance risk mitigation activities.
• Assist in communication with external auditors, consultants, and business process owners.
• Develop business relationships and proactively interact with process owners and management to gather information and resolve problems.
• Perform other tasks and projects as assigned in support of the SOX team and corporate objectives

Your Experience

• BS degree in Accounting / Information Systems or related field.
• 4+ years’ experience through public accounting / auditing and / or industry experience.
• Big 4 experience is a plus.
• CPA, CIA, CISA or equivalent certification preferred.
• Understanding of SOX audit requirements / standards and business process analysis.
• Understanding of IT General Controls, IT application controls and systems.
• Knowledge of SAP ERP in a corporate environment preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft/G-Suite applications with a general understanding of data analytics techniques.
• Ability to communicate and present effectively. Good initiative, interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Detail and team oriented, with strong learning capacity and ability to multi-task and prioritize, adapt to change and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated, self-starter, energetic, enthusiastic. Ability to thrive as an individual contributor in a high functioning team.
• Must Be Local to SF BAY area to be onsite.

You will be part of a dynamic, disruptive, and fast-paced team of highly specialized professionals with varied skill sets spread out between the US and India.

Compensation Disclosure

The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/commissioned roles) is expected to be between $94000 - $152000/YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found .

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.