Senior IT SOX Analyst

About Opendoor   Founded in 2014, Opendoor’s mission is to empower everyone with the freedom to move. We believe the traditional real estate process is broken and our goal is simple: build a digital, end-to-end customer experience that makes buying and selling a home simple, certain and fast. We have assembled a dedicated team with diverse backgrounds to support more than 100,000 homes bought and sold with us and the customers who have selected Opendoor as a trusted partner in handling one of their largest financial transactions. But the work is far from over as we continue to grow in new markets. Transforming the real estate industry takes tenacity and dedication. It takes problem solvers and builders. It takes a tight knit community of teammates doing the best work of their lives, pushing one another to transform a complicated process into a simple one.  So where do you fit in? Whether you’re passionate about real estate, people, numbers, words, code, or strategy -- we have a place for you. Real estate is broken. Come help us fix it. About The Role The Senior IT SOX Analyst will play a key role in enhancing the effectiveness, efficiency, and scalability of the Company's system processes and controls, whether through SOX compliance efforts or by conducting special projects. This team member will have strong knowledge and experience in IT risk evaluation and conducting control assessments, with specific experience implementing PCAOB requirements in SOX assessments (risk assessment, controls design, testing strategies, evaluation of control deficiencies, and risk mitigation). The role requires skills and experience in cloud infrastructure and system processes/ controls with proficiency in identifying operational, IT and security risks. The successful candidate will be someone looking to grow in their career while staying abreast of Company operations and the risk profile of the Company’s technologies and systems to ensure relevancy of the SOX approach and applies industry best practices and standards. Role/Responsibilities: Lead the Company’s IT-SOX 404 assessments that include IT General Controls, Application Controls, and Key Reports  Assess and prioritize risks across different components of the IT environment, including system implementations and upgrades (application, operating system, and database) Evaluate the overall IT process environment and identify opportunities for automation, optimization, and process efficiencies in IT general controls Lead the IT framework documentation, identify key controls and facilitate controls documentation updates for in-scope applications, systems, and databases Lead control walkthroughs, develop test plans that ensure proper audit procedures are applied for risks identified, conduct design and operating effectiveness assessments  Manage the control evidence collection process; confirm documents requested and received are relevant and valid for the related control test(s), coordinate the sharing of SOX documentation with the external audit team Evaluate control exceptions, recommend appropriate risk mitigation plans, provide support and obtain business owner acceptance and engagement for remediation actions Coordinate SOX status reporting within and outside the SOX team Assist with maintenance of the SOX software including required control documentation and test results, manage file sharing with internal and external partners, and monitor action items Support operational audits, special projects and compliance activities focused on entity-wide  IT and security risks and controls Serve as the key contact and trusted partner for internal System Owners Foster strong relationships with the SOX team, Process/System owners, external contractors, and the external audit team We’re Looking For Teammates Who Have 3+ years of IT SOX/audit experience, including integrated-audit experience at a public accounting firm Technical knowledge and risk assessment/audit skills in Cloud Security and Engineering infrastructure, and financial applications required Strong knowledge of the IT governance framework (COBIT) established by ISACA, COSO internal controls framework and PCAOB audit standards Ability to optimize value by identifying opportunities for automation, optimization and improvements in IT general control processes BA/BS degree in Accounting, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field Relevant Certifications (CPA, CA, CIA, and/or CISA) Relevant knowledge of policies/procedures related to PCI, SOC 1/2, GDPR, FedRAMP, ISO 9001, ISO 27001is beneficial Detail-oriented and accustomed to project work with tight deadlines and working in a fast-paced environment Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritise and execute assigned responsibilities effectively Strong written and verbal communication skills Team player with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to engage and partner effectively with stakeholders across the organization. This position can be located in Hyderabad or Chennai \We are open to consider candidates for relocation. #LI-Onsite # LI-KK1