About Careertakes

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Position Overview

Confidential Client is seeking an IT Audit / SOX Experienced Associate to support internal controls, compliance, and governance work across client engagements. This is a full-time role based in Atlanta, GA. The role focuses on SOX testing, control documentation, data analysis, and clear delivery of audit findings. The salary range for this role is $63,000 - $140,000.

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Responsibilities

• Support internal audit and SOX testing activities across financial reporting, control design, and operating effectiveness.
• Review process narratives, risk and control matrices to identify gaps and improvement opportunities.
• Test key controls, document results, and trace evidence to support conclusions about control effectiveness.
• Analyze financial and operational data to identify patterns, exceptions, and potential control breakdowns.
• Prepare clear, well-organized workpapers and draft observations that summarize findings, root causes, and recommended actions.
• Assist in walkthroughs, issue follow-up, and remediation tracking for identified control deficiencies.
• Apply auditing methods, internal controls knowledge, and IT audit concepts across client engagements.
• Use data analysis tools and digital tooling to support testing and reporting deliverables.
• Collaborate with team members, ask thoughtful questions, and adapt as project scope changes.

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What You Must Have (Minimum Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in any field.
• At least 1 year of relevant professional experience (internal audit, SOX testing, IT audit, or related).

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Preferred Qualifications / What Sets You Apart

• Degree in Accounting, Analytics/Data Science, Business Administration, Computer Science/Information Systems, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Mathematics/Statistics, or related field.
• Active or in-progress professional credential such as CPA, CIA, or CISA.
• Experience performing SOX testing or internal audit work in a client-facing setting.
• Strong competency with data analysis, report writing, and producing audit workpapers.
• Familiarity with risk and control matrices, process documentation, and remediation tracking.
• Strong communication skills, professional curiosity, and ability to develop commercial awareness.
• Comfortable working in teams and taking accountability for assigned tasks.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $63,000 - $140,000 (actual compensation dependent on skills, experience, qualifications, and location).
• All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.
• Typical benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), holiday pay, vacation, and personal/family sick leave.
• Confidential Client may provide additional benefits; details will be shared during the interview process.

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Additional Notes

• Employment eligibility: Confidential Client does not intend to sponsor candidates for H‑1B visa lottery sponsorship except as noted in any formal policy shared by the client.
• This role is based in Atlanta, GA; candidates must be able to work in the U.S. and meet any location-specific employment requirements.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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