IT SOX Staff Auditor

Job Posting:

Since 1953, Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies for a variety of industries. Together We Build Better infrastructure, better homes and better businesses. We exist to make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable. We proactively solve problems, adapt and grow to continuously serve our customers, communities and each other. Ferguson is proud to provide best-in-class products, service and capabilities across the following industries: Commercial/Mechanical, Facilities Supply, Fire and Fabrication, HVAC, Industrial, Residential Trade, Residential Building and Remodel, Waterworks and Residential Digital Commerce. Ferguson has approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations. Ferguson is a community of proud associates who operate with the shared purpose of building something meaningful. You will build a career that you are proud of, at a company you can believe in.

Ferguson has an exciting role open as an IT SOX Staff Auditor on our integrated Internal Audit team!

Location:

This role is approved to be fully remote and can be based anywhere in the United States.   

Responsibilities:

• Performs design and operating effectiveness testing for Sarbanes Oxley IT General Controls (ITGC) with some oversight from the Senior Auditor and/or applicable IT Audit Management.

• Completes detailed and quality work-papers that includes corroborative evidence to support audit conclusions within the expected deadlines.

• Applies feedback or review comments from submitted work-papers and demonstrates continuous improvement in their documentation or testing.

• Optimally communicates testing status, conclusions, and sharing knowledge with team members.

• Conducts ITGC walkthrough meetings (access security, IT operations, and change management) with control owners to understand the processes and gather evidence with some support of the Senior Auditor.

• Develops and maintains strong relationships with our audit customers.

• Continuously seeks opportunities to learn key audit processes/testing framework/methodology.

• Participates in IT audits including assessment of ITGC, information security, cybersecurity and system implementation project planning and implementation protocol.

• Participates in the opening, status, exit, and closing meetings.

• Drafts and communicates control deficiencies to our audit customers and performs a root cause analysis with some support by the Senior Auditor.

• Ensure all cited deficiencies, documented work-papers, and conclusions are tracked and uploaded within AuditBoard.

• Assists with special projects and assignments as assigned.

• Attend in-person trainings/team meetings as required (generally on a quarterly basis).

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree (Information Management, MIS, Computer Science, Finance, Accounting or related combinations or degrees with business and technical mix).

• 1-4 years of relevant work experience with public accounting firm, consulting audit firm, or internal audit.

• Professional certifications (CISA, CPA, or CIA preferred) or passing the certification’s exam (pending relevant work experience)

• Understanding of Sarbanes Oxley (SOX).

• Basic understanding of IT risk and general information security concepts and technology infrastructure.

• Understanding of core IT general control processes (e.g., Information Security, Change Management, Agile System Development Lifecycle, IT Operations etc.).

• Understanding of Business Process controls is a plus.

• Knowledge of technical platforms, networks, security concepts, and data retrieval techniques.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Excel, PowerBI, Visio, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Dedication to ethical behavior and the ability to maintain objectivity.

• The ability and willingness to travel at times required.

At Ferguson, we care for each other. We value our well-being just as much as our hard work. We are committed to a holistic approach towards benefits plans and programs that support the mental, physical and financial well-being of our associates. Our competitive offering not only includes benefits like health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance and a 401(k) with a company match, but our associates also enjoy additional meaningful and inclusive enhancements that are adaptable to their diverse situations and needs, including mental health coverage, gender affirming and family building benefits, paid parental leave, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities and more!

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Pay Range:

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Actual pay rate may vary depending upon location. The estimated pay range for this position is below. The specific rate will depend on a candidate’s qualifications and prior experience.

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$4,124.70 - $7,791.30

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Estimated Ranges displayed are Monthly for Salaried roles OR Hourly for all other roles.

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This role is Bonus or Incentive Plan eligible.

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Ferguson complies with all wage regulations. The starting wage may be higher in certain locations based on local or state wage requirements.

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The Company is an equal opportunity employer as well as a government contractor that shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a), which prohibits discrimination against qualified protected Veterans and the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(A), which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability.

Ferguson Enterprises, LLC. is an equal employment employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

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