Internal Audit Manager (Bengaluru)

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Okta is seeking an experienced, highly motivated and detail-oriented Internal Audit Manager to join our global Internal Audit team. This role will primarily focus on internal operational and technology audits, risk advisory projects, and SOX compliance, while supporting key risk management initiatives. The ideal candidate will work as part of a high-performance culture built around autonomy and responsibility.

As an Internal Audit Manager, you will work with a global and agile team in a fast paced, high technology environment on multiple audit engagements across the enterprise throughout the audit cycle.  You will participate in activities including identifying and assessing operational and IT risks, developing and executing audit programs, completion of high-quality workpapers, identifying issues and reporting the results to audit stakeholders and management.

This position will report to the Internal Audit Senior Manager and will work closely with cross functional stakeholders. We’re looking for a strong individual with operational and technology experience and an understanding of technology and operational audit and risk, who is eager to join a small, growing team within a company continuing to experience rapid growth and expansion. 

Responsibilities: 

• Drive successful execution of all aspects of risk-based operational and technology audits, and Okta’s SOX program, with confidence and minimal supervision; including business process, IT general, and application controls
• Optimize staffing plans and project budgets for maximum efficiency and impact
• Effectively partner with BT, Security, Engineering, Legal, Finance, and related cross-functional stakeholders to ensure completion of remediation activities
• Gain stakeholder agreement on root causes of issues and appropriate corrective actions, while maintaining positive client relationships
• Provide risk-based consulting to assist management during the development of business process improvements or the implementation of new systems
• Exercise judgment regarding planning, risk assessments, resourcing needs, and completion of objectives on complex projects
• Critically assess changes to Okta’s business and their associated impact to the overall processes

Cross-Over between SOX & Internal Audit

• Ability to manage and mentor teams and effectively liaise with Internal Audit and SOX leaders
• Drive automation efforts across business processes (leveraging inputs from Internal Audit and SOX)

Internal Audit

• Plan, coordinate, and execute internal audits and risk advisory projects
• Accountable for allocated internal audit deliverables, and meeting key milestones
• Track and update Internal Audit Management Action Plans and drive to closure

SOX

• Accountable for end-to-end delivery of allocated SOX processes
• Act as a key representative to understand various business initiatives, support and provide a point of view on SOX related matters
• Understand business objectives and guide stakeholders to a compliant framework
• Assess the SOX relevance of gaps identified through internal audit 
• Provide a point of view and drive all SOX deficiencies to closure
• Work closely with external auditors to support process and data integrity queries
• Run control and process owner certifications

Qualifications:

• 8+ years experience in public accounting, risk or internal audit; Big 4 or similar auditing experience is desirable
• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, computer science, information systems, “STEM” (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) or related major
• Certifications such as CPA, CIA, or CISA, CISM, CISSP, CEH, Security + or CISA are highly desirable
• Previous experience in a manager or leadership role 
• Knowledge of IT systems including infrastructure, cybersecurity, and familiarity with IT governance frameworks and industry standards/framework such as NIST CSF, COSO and COBIT
• Strong understanding of SOX 404, COSO framework, US GAAP, and risk assessment methodologies
• Understanding of requirements for completing control walkthroughs, testing, and evaluating key business and IT controls
• Understanding of IT general controls including cybersecurity, SDLC, access and change management, logging and monitoring, disaster recovery, and cloud computing
• Analytical and critical thinking in analyzing complex data and extracting meaningful insights 
• Deep business process acumen, including understanding risks that impact financial reporting and systems that support business processes
• Experience with cloud-based or software as a service (SAAS) companies is a plus.
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills
• Strong English language proficiency (verbal and written)
• Position is eligible to be partially remote, so communication, collaboration, and organization are key to your success
• Solutions oriented, with a willingness to roll up your sleeves to “get it done”
• Ability and desire to work hands on in an evolving, fast-paced environment
• Be flexible with supporting PST time zones

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