Associate II, IT Internal Controls (KNA)

For Earth For Life

BASIC PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF POSITION

Under the guidance of the Manager, IT Internal Controls, conduct IT controls, operations, and compliance audits, including planning and testing of design/operating effectiveness.  This role will assist in identifying technology-related risks and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of IT controls.    Perform process improvement projects such as automation and analytic projects and other special projects as requested by Manager.

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES:  This position does the following in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and local laws / regulations and the Company’s policies, procedures and guidelines:

• Conduct annual tests of IT General Controls over financial reporting at applicable locations.
• Participate in complex audit projects (IT, operational, compliance) in accordance with department processes.  Ensuring work is in accordance with applicable professional standards and best practices (e.g., IIA, COSO, COBIT, AICPA, etc).
• Lead walkthroughs to obtain an understanding of operations and IT areas under review and the risks associated with those areas.   
• Automate control testing, internal control processes, and manual business processes.
• Assist in building automation and analytic program within the department
• Identify and communicate opportunities to reduce risk and improve the overall effectiveness of the control environment.
• Stay up to date on emerging topics and issues involving internal audit and technology.

• Other duties as assigned by management

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, AND TRAINING:

• Minimum of 1 - 3 years of IT audit experience with a Public Accounting Firm or large publicly traded company.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Info Systems, Accounting, or Finance, required.
• Understanding of multiple technology domains including SAP, software development, Windows, database management and networking.

SKILLS AND BACKGROUND:

• Active, or working towards, CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor), or similar certification.
• Excels at working and collaborating in a “team-first” oriented environment, but also comfortable working independently when appropriate.
• Will take initiative to identify and own projects.
• Broad understanding of internal audit, internal control environment, risk management and applicable laws and regulations (SOX 404 requirements).
• Proficient knowledge of IT governance and security frameworks (e.g. ITIL, NIST) and control frameworks (i.e. COSO, COBIT)
• Understanding and/or experience with data analytic tools and analysis (e.g., ACL, SAS, Power BI).
• Experience performing audits related to Windows, SAP, Azure, and Oracle a plus; networking, disaster recovery, and other emerging technologies (mobile, cloud, etc) audit experience is desirable.
• Excellent organizational skills including ability to work under pressure and successfully manage multiple tasks.
• Experience with implementing IT related controls and processes in newly acquired companies or existing operations is desirable.
• Ability to communicate diplomatically and with tact to a diverse audience at varying levels within the organization, as well as build inter-departmental relationships throughout the company. 
• Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Typical office environment.  The position will require walking, standing and sitting at a computer.

DISCLAIMER:

The information provided in the description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents within the classification.  This description is not intended to be a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and working conditions required of employees assigned to this job/classification.  This job is intended to include the current essential functions of the job.  Management reserves the right to add or modify the duties and responsibilities and to designate other functions as essential at any time.

 Kubota is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.