IT Audit Manager - SOX - Kimberly-Clark Corporation
Irving, TX 75014
About the Job
Job Description
You’re not the person who will settle for just any role. Neither are we. Because we’re out to create Better Care for a Better World, and that takes a certain kind of person and teams who care about making a difference. Here, you’ll bring your professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.
Kimberly-Clark is looking for a highly motivated professional with a track record of delivering results and driving projects to successful completion. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator who is highly organized and has hands-on experience in managing and evaluating the design and operational effectiveness of IT General Controls (ITGCs).
The IT SOX Manager will provide assurance and insights over the IT control environment related to the financial reporting processes at K-C. The Manager will be responsible for the planning, execution, and reporting of IT control testing, as well as coordination with External Audit and internal IT leaders. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:
In this role, you will:
- Lead and manage the execution of the IT SOX program, including the monitoring, application, and reporting of IT General (ITGC) controls, certain Entity Level controls (ELC), and key reports in accordance with SOX 404 requirements and professional standards.
- Coordinate with external auditors to align testing efforts, reliance and develop testing workpapers that meet audit standards
- Communicate test results to stakeholders, process owners, and external auditors
- Create high quality deliverables that adhere to departmental and professional standards while ensuring walkthroughs and testing are completed timely and within budget
- Analyze processes, risks, and controls related to the IT environment to identify improvement opportunities, recommend solutions that are pragmatic and achievable, and partner with management to resolve deficiencies.
- Proactively provide insightful recommendations across K-C’s environment to foster a culture of continuous improvement around internal control procedures, audit efficiencies, and process optimization.
- Perform issue validation and close audit findings
- Assist with conducting annual risk assessments to determine significant IT systems, platforms and applications in scope for SOX testing
- Identify opportunities to automate SOX controls and processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort. Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to design and implement automated solutions.
- Evaluate and implement tools and technologies that support SOX automation.
- Stay current with industry best practices, regulatory changes, and emerging trends in IT compliance
- Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned
Coaching and Development:
- Supervises a team of audit resources to executive audit fieldwork and ensures audit testing and conclusions are well documented and supported
- Supervise and mentor Senior, Advanced and Associate auditors. Provide ongoing coaching and constructive feedback with an emphasis on maximizing team effectiveness and impact
About Us
Huggies®. Kleenex®. Cottonelle®. Scott®. Kotex®. Poise®. Depend®. Kimberly-Clark Professional®. You already know our legendary brands—and so does the rest of the world. In fact, millions of people use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn’t exist without talented professionals, like you.
At Kimberly-Clark, you’ll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation, growth and impact. We’re founded on more than 150 years of market leadership, and we’re always looking for new and better ways to perform – so there’s your open door of opportunity. It’s all here for you at Kimberly-Clark.
Led by Purpose. Driven by You.
About You
You perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring. You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development.
You love what you do, especially when the work you do makes a difference. At Kimberly-Clark, we’re constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results. When you join our team, you’ll experience Flex That Works: flexible (hybrid) work arrangements that empower you to have purposeful time in the office and partner with your leader to make flexibility work for both you and the business.
In one of our professional roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center. To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems, Finance/Accounting or other related field
- 5+ years of experience in IT SOX compliance within public accounting and/or industry with a large multinational company
- Professional certification (CISA, CIA, CPA or equivalent) or working towards certification
- Strong understanding of U.S. Sarbanes-Oxley Act-Section 404 (SOX), related control frameworks (COSO / COBIT), and IIA auditing standards
- Strong technical IT auditing skills and ability to understand a complex environment with a large quantity of in-scope applications and various technology platforms
- Experience with SAP S4/HANA
- Forensic mindset with basic knowledge and understanding of data analytics and related tools (e.g., ACL, Power BI)
- Strong Microsoft Office knowledge, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Professional communication in all forms and excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
- Strong ability to prioritize projects. Tracking progress of action plans, review, testing status and report to management
- Effective presentation skills with the ability to present to various levels of stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior manufacturing and/or consumer products industry experience
- Additional language skills
Total Benefits
Here are just a few of the benefits you’d enjoy working in this role for Kimberly-Clark. For a complete overview, see www.mykcbenefits.com.
Great support for good health with medical, dental, and vision coverage options with no waiting periods or pre-existing condition restrictions. Access to an on-site fitness center, occupational health nurse, and allowances for high-quality safety equipment.
Flexible Savings and spending accounts to maximize health care options and stretch dollars when caring for yourself or dependents.
Diverse income protection insurance options to protect yourself and your family in case of illness, injury, or other unexpected events.
Additional programs and support to continue your education, adopt a child, relocate, or even find temporary childcare.
To Be Considered
Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our recruiting team will review your application and follow up if you seem like a great fit for this role.
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And finally, the fine print….
For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world. We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects the experiences of our consumers. When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.
Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, and DMV check.
Additional information about the compensation and benefits for this role are available upon request. You may contact 866-444-4516 – when prompted for employee ID, say “OTHER CALLER” - or kcchrprod@service-now.com for assistance. You must include the six-digit Job # with your request.
Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply.
