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Job Description
The Financial Assurance team is primarily responsible for executing the activities for assessing the Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) and managing SOX reporting requirements, while providing expertise and driving effective risk management over financial reporting. The group collaborates with the regional Controllers, business units, IT SOX, IT functional units, and external auditors when planning, testing, reviewing and assessing financial reporting and disclosure controls.
Responsibilities
Develop a thorough understanding of GM’s Information Technology landscape to support technology related SOX audits. Primary responsibilities include testing logical access and automated application controls for various midrange and mainframe applications
Prepare and /or review work papers for SOX control testing with accuracy, adequate testing coverage, and appropriate documentation following program guidance. Ensure the SOX audit documentation system (STAR) and SharePoint status trackers are updated accurately and timely
Work closely with the external auditor to stay aligned on control testing, including audit procedures, populations, sampling and conclusion of control tests
Support Financial Assurance by providing guidance to business auditors and system evidence (e.g., user access listings, change logs , etc.) to support business control testing
Review and assess Service Organization Control (SOC) reports of third-party providers to GM to determine whether the provider has appropriate controls in place and any complementary user entity controls (CUECs) are addressed by the business
Develop strong relationships to work with the business and service lines. Serve as primary contact for control owner during and after the audit
Serve as a subject matter expert on IT related topics for the Financial Assurance team and the broader Controllership group
Support the overall planning and execution of Financial Assurance IT SOX audit plan, including system scope determination, control coverage, and risk assessment
Track control issues and corresponding management action plans to completion
Special projects as assigned, including assessing potential control impacts from new system implementations
Participate in on-going professional development
Additional Job Description
Qualifications
2-4 years or more of experience as an IT auditor or other relevant IT general control (ITGC) / application control experience
Bachelor degree in accounting or business
MBA or Master of Science degree in business field or IT (preferred)
Big 4 IT audit experience (preferred)
CPA and/or CISA certification (preferred)
In-depth understanding of IT security and processes including user access controls, automated controls, and semi-automated controls
Ability to study new and complex technologies and processes and effective assessment of risks and deficiencies
Familiarity with SAP and Hyperion products
Familiarity with Service Organization Control (SOC) reports
Knowledge of existing GM IT systems and business processes (preferred)
Desired Skills
High level of business acumen
Strong analytical and problem-solving ability; able to resolve issues under tight deadlines
Demonstrated ability to work and lead with minimal supervision on unstructured assignments
Excellent team building, planning, change management and leadership skills
Strong interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills
Ability to prioritize assignments / projects and multi-task within time constraints
Ability to network and collaborate cross-functionally
Flexibility and ability to adapt to changes and to think outside of the box
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Important note: willing to work on mid/night
Diversity Information
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.
