SOX Auditor III

Responsibilities include risk assessments, process documentation, identification of risks and key controls, control testing, deficiency reporting, remediation evaluation, and periodic reporting to management and governing committees. Position Summary: The SOX Auditor III supports the Model Audit Rule (MAR/SOX) Department in compliance activities that result in annual reporting to the Department of Insurance.

Job Title: SOX Auditor III
Location: Columbia, SC (Remote)
Duration: Contract-to-Hire
Hours: Monday Friday, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM

Position Summary: The SOX Auditor III supports the Model Audit Rule (MAR/SOX) Department in compliance activities that result in annual reporting to the Department of Insurance. Responsibilities include risk assessments, process documentation, identification of risks and key controls, control testing, deficiency reporting, remediation evaluation, and periodic reporting to management and governing committees.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform MAR/SOX control documentation for financial, operational, entity-level, and information systems processes.
• Conduct risk assessments and evaluate control effectiveness based on COSO, COBIT, and MAR guidance.
• Develop and maintain process narratives, risk and control matrices, process diagrams, test plans, workpapers, and testing results.
• Identify control deficiencies, communicate findings, and recommend remediation strategies.
• Review and approve remediation efforts and ensure timely resolution of identified risks.
• Perform peer reviews of testing conclusions, narratives, control documentation, and remediation activities.
• Participate in annual MAR/SOX risk assessment activities using a top-down, risk-based approach.
• Assist internal, external, and Department of Insurance auditors while leveraging MAR/SOX work to minimize duplication of efforts.
• Support quality and process improvement initiatives as assigned by management.

Required Qualifications
Education - Bachelor's degree in:

• Accounting
• Computer Science
• Business Administration
• Information Systems
• Finance
• Or related field

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in auditing, information systems, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), MAR compliance, accounting, or financial environments.
• Experience with documentation updates, risk analysis, and control testing.

Required Skills

• Auditing principles and workpaper documentation
• Risk assessment and internal controls
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
• Experience leading meetings and presenting findings to business stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• SOX/MAR compliance experience
• Healthcare or insurance industry experience
• Knowledge of COSO and COBIT frameworks
• IT General Controls (ITGC) experience
• Project management knowledge
• Relevant audit experience (Financial, Operational, SOX, MAR, IT Audit)

Preferred Certifications

• CPA
• CMA
• CIA
• CISA

Strong experience required in:

• SOX compliance
• Documentation updates
• Risk analysis
• Control testing
• Process narratives
• Risk and control evaluation
• Meeting facilitation with business owners
• Testing controls and documenting conclusions