SOX Senior IT Auditor
Okta
Bengaluru, IndiaPosted 1 month ago
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Key highlights
- At least 5 years experience in Big Four and/or internal audit with a publicly traded company
- BA/BS degree in accounting, finance or similar discipline required
- CPA, CA, CIA, or CISA certification(s) preferred
- Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail
- Benefits include supporting well‑being, social impact initiatives, and talent development programs
- On‑site position (#LI-Onsite)
Role overview
Okta is seeking a SOX Senior IT Auditor to join its internal audit team and support the execution of the company’s global SOX program. Reporting to the SOX Program IT Manager, the role involves conducting IT general and application control walkthroughs, leading auditors, and collaborating with business and IT stakeholders to ensure effective internal controls over financial reporting. This position offers an opportunity to work on high‑impact, mission‑critical work within Okta’s culture of autonomy, responsibility, and innovation.
Responsibilities
- Perform SOX IT general control and application control walkthroughs and testing to determine whether internal controls over financial reporting are designed and operating effectively
- Actively follows and champions the SOX methodology with limited guidance
- Lead SOX IT auditors with confidence and help in their knowledge and development
- Able to pinpoint systemic causes of control breakdowns and the associated technical gap that generated or permitted the issue
- Review staff auditor work product and provide clear, actionable feedback to aid in their audit methodology understanding
- Identify opportunities, provide recommendations, and gain stakeholder agreement on root cause of issues and appropriate corrective actions
- Develop collaborative relationships with business and IT stakeholders
- Leverage technology in order to rationalize or automate control activities
- Assist the Internal Audit team in risk‑based operational audits
Requirements
- BA/BS degree in accounting, finance or similar discipline
- At least 5 years experience in Big Four and/or internal audit with a publicly traded company
- Knowledge of SOX, US GAAP, and SEC regulations
- Experience overseeing staff and reviewing their work product
- Demonstrated experience evaluating SOX processes and controls across business processes controls
- Knowledge of risks across business processes and technology
- Experience operating independently while collaborating with a global team
- Strong analytical skills and high standards of accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong English language proficiency (verbal and written)
- You embrace and advocate the Okta culture
Nice to have
- CPA, CA, CIA, and/or CISA certifications (certifications in progress may be considered)
- Knowledge of the COSO framework
- Auditboard experience
- Ability to thrive in a high‑performance culture built around autonomy and responsibility
Benefits
- Supporting Your Well‑Being
- Driving Social Impact
- Developing Talent and Fostering Connection + Community
- Immersive, in‑person onboarding experience designed to accelerate impact and connect you to the mission from day one
- Access to a global community spanning over 20 offices worldwide
Additional details
- Secure Every Identity, from AI to Human, is the key to unlocking the potential of AI; Okta secures AI by building trusted, neutral infrastructure for organizations.
- Okta’s Top 5 Core Leadership Competencies: Builds Effective Teams, Demonstrates Self‑Awareness (EQ), Develops Talent, Drives Results, Strategic Mindset.
- Okta’s values: love our customers, empower our people, never stop innovating, act with integrity, maintain transparency.
- Okta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities.
- Notice for New York City Applicants & Employees: Okta may use Automated Employment Decision Tools (AEDT) per NYC Local Law 144.
- #LI-Onsite
- Job posting code: P18888_3500213