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BlackBerry Corporation SOX Compliance Manager - IT Audit in Waterloo, Ontario
Worker Sub-Type: Regular
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SOX Compliance Manager
Reporting to the Director SOX Compliance, the SOX Compliance Manager will be responsible for all aspects of Sarbanes-Oxley compliance for IT controls (IT General & Application Controls) including assisting with control design, control testing, and consulting the business on compliance results and remediation requirements. The candidate will also manage the relationship with the control owners, advocate for an appropriate control environment and collaborate effectively with internal and external audit.
Role and Responsibilities
- Develop an understanding of the IT & business processes by reviewing operating systems and application environments and their linkages to the business processes.
- Ensure the documentation is up to date and assess the relevant risks through the SOX lens.
- Evaluate the controls (IT General & Application Controls), execute/review test procedures to conclude on design and operating effectiveness of the controls and prepare detailed workpapers.
- Review the work of team members to ensure quality standards are met, and sufficient appropriate audit documentation is maintained to support the CEO/CFO certification.
- Manage deficiencies from identification through to remediation and prepare status reports.
- Assist in and perform ad hoc projects as assigned. Participate as a member of a project team to ensure new / changing processes are SOX compliant at the time of implementation.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with control owners and external audit.
- Work with external auditors to plan and execute on an expanding reliance testing program.
Preferred Qualifications
- 5+ years of IT audit/SOX experience in public accounting and/or industry experience.
- BS/BA or MS/MA in IT, audit, or related discipline or equivalent.
- CISA designation preferable or in progress or willingness to obtain in near future.
- Understanding of IT audit standards and frameworks (e.g. COBIT).
- Understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) / Bill198 (CSOX).
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to influence and motivate others.
- Strong interpersonal skills and executive presence, including a proven ability to develop and maintain internal and external executive relationships.
- Experience collaborating across multiple internal departments and geographies and working with remote colleagues and stakeholders.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work as a part of a team to deliver results while maintaining a high degree of professionalism.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to challenge the status quo.
- Proven ability to think ahead, engage proactively and take initiative.
Collaborative, enthusiastic, positive outlook.
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
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