IT Business Process Analyst Dublin
| Job Title IT Business Process Analyst - Vodafone Dublin Ireland Job Type Full-time TITLE: IT Business Process Analyst REPORTS TO: Audit and SOX Manager Closing Date : 5th January 2008 ROLE PURPOSE: IT Business Process Documentation and Re-engineering to ensure streamlined financial reporting processes and compliance with Sarbanes Oxley, IAS, Companies Act. IT Business Process Analyst working in the Internal Audit and Sox Team. This role will also involve various process improvement projects to streamline, design & implement highly effective Financial processes. This role will also involve IT risk & control analysis. KEY RELATIONSHIPS In the Business: · Staff with Sarbanes Oxley functional responsibilities · Vodafone Technology Department. · Financial Accountants · s404 project Team - Ireland & Global · Internal Audit · Various Process Owners & Stakeholders in process change Outside the business: § External Auditors – Deloitte § External Consultants § Global PMO KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: The IT Business Process Analyst will report directly to the Financial Controls & Process Manager, working as part of the Financial Controls and Processes team. This team has responsibility for Sarbanes Oxley S404 compliance and all other process improvement projects for the Financial Reporting Function. The IT Business Process Analyst will work closely with technology to understand and document current IT Environments, and their associated risks & controls. Specific Responsibilities: · Interaction with various Technology stakeholders who have S404 responsibilities through workshops, and interviews. · The role involves cross Op-Co relationships and team working to share learnings and best practice. · Documenting, Analysing the IT General Controls, and Network environments and systems which are in scope for Sarbanes Oxley compliance. Examining the risks and controls in place within these environments. · Developing and Facilitating remediation action plans across the business and technology. Leading process change and improvement as a result of action plans. · Participate in the design and development of key control test plans. · Assist in the development of a prioritised list of potential finance project opportunities. · Investigate and review existing financial processes and suggest process improvements to process owners. Identify business benefits, areas of streamlining, and areas of commonality · Assist in the implementation of new processes. · Prepare Progress reports and key communications to stakeholders for process improvement projects. Role Dimensions Financial (limits/mandates etc.) Non-financial (customers/staff etc) § Financial: Nil § No direct reports Person Specification ‘Must Have’ Technical / Professional Expertise Qualifications § 3rd Level Qualification in Business Studies, Business and IT or relevant subject. Knowledge, Skills and Experience Have a strong grounding in audit, business process re-engineering of IT systems. Have excellent knowledge and understanding of business processes within a large multi-function organisation. Have at least 3 years experience working in an environment that heavily dependant on I.T. solutions. Experience of identifying, documenting and testing controls, either in practice or commerce Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong Relationship building skills at all levels Methodical, systematic with an eye for detail Have strong, proven organisational skills Have a thorough working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of tools In addition the candidate would ideally: ‘Nice to Have’ Technical / Professional Expertise § “Big 4” experience § Telecommunications sector experience § Qualified CA, CPA or equivalent. § Sarbanes Oxley s404 experience § Knowledge of the COSO Internal Control framework § Have a thorough working knowledge of flowcharting tools, such as Visio, Adonis. Apply Here |
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