Jr. Controls Tester/Procurement/Banking
Are you a detail-oriented professional with strong analytical skills and a passion for strengthening internal controls within a large, complex organization? This role offers a meaningful opportunity to contribute to a best-in-class Procurement control environment, supporting functions such as Global Third-Party Risk Management, Sourcing, Supplier Relationship Management, Procurement Operations, and Accounts Payable. With a focus on risk-based testing, IT control assessment, and structured project execution, you will play an important role in enhancing governance, transparency, and operational integrity across the Procurement division.
Working with one of our top financial clients, this position calls for a Jr. Controls Tester/Procurement/Banking who can execute quarterly Process–Risk–Control (PRC) testing, assess the design and operating effectiveness of Procurement controls, and collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure alignment, accuracy, and robustness of control activities. The ideal candidate brings strong audit fundamentals, an understanding of IT dependencies, and the ability to deliver structured testing outcomes with clarity and precision in a collaborative team environment.
Responsibilities:
- Perform design and operating effectiveness testing of Procurement controls in alignment with the Monitoring & Testing Handbook, including control population identification, statistically valid sample selection, evidence gathering, and clear documentation of conclusions.
- Conduct control walkthroughs with business partners across Procurement functions to validate process understanding and assess control adequacy.
- Apply risk-based audit techniques including sampling methodology, audit evidence collection, analytical review procedures, and precise reporting of results.
- Test IT automated controls, general IT controls, application controls, and project-related controls that support Procurement processes.
- Evaluate IT control dependencies including IT governance, vendor/third-party management, data governance, and data classification practices.
- Perform IT testing across cloud and on-premise environments, including cybersecurity-related control evaluations.
- Assess data management practices such as data protection, data lifecycle management, privacy controls, and classification standards to ensure secure handling of sensitive information.
- Coordinate testing plans, timelines, communications, and deliverables using PMP-aligned practices (People, Process, Business Environment).
- Support the Senior Manager with governance reporting, status updates, and meeting preparation to ensure transparency and alignment on testing outcomes and remediation.
- Contribute to the consistency and maturity of the internal control framework across Procurement by identifying gaps, emerging risks, and opportunities for process improvement.
- Provide input into operational programs supporting control frameworks such as COSO, COBIT, and SOX.
Desired Skill Set:
- 3+ years of experience in internal controls testing, audit, compliance, or risk management within Business, Finance, Accounting, or Information Systems.
- Strong analytical, sampling, and audit documentation skills with the ability to organize findings clearly.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across cross-functional teams.
- Strong data-driven problem-solving skills and comfort operating in an evolving environment.
- Ability to manage ambiguity and deliver high-quality testing with minimal supervision.
Nice to Have:
- Working knowledge of SOX 404, COSO, COBIT, and other risk/control frameworks.
- Experience within a financial institution or regulated banking environment.
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