Okta is searching for a SOX IT Auditor to join its internal audit team and assist in the successful execution of Okta’s global SOX program. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated team player capable of conducting control compliance walkthroughs and testing over multiple financial processes.  Reporting to the SOX Program IT Manager, key operational responsibilities include:

• Execute documented SOX test plans to determine whether IT General and application controls supporting financial reporting are designed and operating effectively
• Assist in annual process walkthroughs where risks and controls are identified and evaluated
• Actively follows the SOX methodology and approach
• Demonstrated ability to navigate organizational tools and related software applications such as Netsuite, Salesforce, and Workday
• Able to document and organize workpapers to clearly articulate and evidence work performed
• Provide clear and sufficient evidence to support audit findings
• Develop collaborative relationships with business and IT stakeholders
• Leverage technology in order to rationalize or automate control activities
• In addition to essential SOX responsibilities, individuals in this position are also responsible for assisting the Internal Audit team in risk-based operational audits

Required Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree in accounting, finance or similar discipline
• At least 3 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

 Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA, CA, CIA, and/or CISA certifications (certifications in progress may be considered)
• Knowledge of the COSO framework
• Auditboard experience

The ideal candidate will work as part of a high-performance culture built around autonomy and responsibility.

    Okta’s Top 5 Core Leadership Competencies are part of the deeply ingrained principles that guide all of our company’s actions. They also align strongly to our cultural cornerstones, our Okta values: love our customers, empower our people, never stop innovating, act with integrity, and maintain transparency. It’s our expectation that our managers and leaders embody these core competencies:

• Builds Effective Teams: Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.          
• Demonstrates Self-Awareness (EQ): Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.
• Develops Talent: Developing people to meet both their career goals and the organization’s goals.
• Drives Results: Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Strategic Mindset: Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies.