Senior Analyst - Exam Compliance
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The Senior Analyst – Exams Compliance (EC) works directly with the Senior Manager – Exams Compliance to effectively support and execute work within the CPA Examinations (Exams) Team relating to Exams Review Board (ERB) audit facilitation, Internal Audit, Risk & Compliance, IT Security, (iARC) project support, and supplemental project initiatives relating to the CPA Examinations environment. This is a hands-on position that interacts with multiple levels of Exams staff, vendors and other Exams stakeholders such as the Information Technology team on a regular basis.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Supports all internal and external audits such as the ERB audit, SOC 2, Penetration Testing, etc. by assisting iARC and Exams Management by planning meetings, gathering requested items, reviewing noted findings and recommendations and assisting with development, tracking and remediation of management action plans.
· Execute core recurring projects key to maintaining compliance and security integrity within the Exams environment.
· Support iARC projects within Exams by assisting with execution of projects or gathering requested items. Review findings and recommendations and assist with development, tracking and remediation of management action plans.
· Execute risk-based project initiatives to increase the compliance and security posture; identify process improvements to improve quality and identify threats and exposures and develop mitigation plans as necessary in support of risk management initiatives.
· Build the Exams security program and make recommendations for improvement, including providing guidance to staff regarding the handling of sensitive and confidential Exams data.
· Maintain the business continuity plan and perform regular testing of the plan to ensure no critical interruptions to the business.
· Work closely with Exams project management and information technology staff as the IT system security subject matter expert to improve and maintain the security posture of the Exam environment.
· Measure, analyze and improve business processes by identifying operational efficiencies or reduce the cost of doing business. Advise on new laws and regulations in the areas of systems security and privacy with an impact to the Exams environment.
· Perform other duties as assigned.
- Knowledge of risk assessments, control analysis, auditing techniques, business continuity frameworks, information systems and networking technologies and information security standards and guidelines such as COBIT or ISO/IEC 27000
- Excellent written and oral communication and project management skills
- Excellent negotiation, organizational, auditing, problem solving and decision-making skills
- Ability to lead and influence peers and management on issues regarding controls, risk management and quality compliance.
- Ability to create quality systems, including Document Management and associated infrastructure and controls, such as forms, electronic repositories and quality objectives and plans.
- Comprehensive knowledge of standard operating procedure and documentation requirements
- Ability to plan and coordinate activities simultaneously on multiple projects under pressure of time and workload
EXPERIENCE
REQUIRED
·
Minimum
2-5 years IT audit/quality/technology experience in a related regulated field
·
Minimum
6 years’ experience in a related field
EDUCATION REQUIRED
· Bachelor’s
degree and/or a combination of education
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PREFERRED
· Compliance
and security certifications preferred (ex.
CPA, CISA, CQA, CIA, ISO, CISSP, etc.)
·
Familiarity with electronic audit software
and six sigma/LEAN practices
·
Greenbelt experience for process improvements
Equal
Employment Opportunity
AICPA
is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal
opportunity and affirmative action employer. All employment decisions are
based on business needs without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,
gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin,
genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other applicable legally
protected status. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
