Integrated IT Staff Auditor

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Company: Kura Sushi

Kura Sushi USA is a publicly traded U.S. company established in 2008 as a subsidiary of Kura Sushi, Inc. We are an innovative and tech interactive Japanese restaurant chain serving up the ultimate eater-tainment dining experience with a combination of premium ingredients, advanced technology, and affordable prices to create a one-of-a-kind revolving sushi dining experience.

Come join the Kura Krew!

We have and exciting opportunity for an Integrated IT Staff Auditor to join our growing Internal Audit team. As the Integrated IT Staff Auditor, you will assist the Internal Audit Director in conducting/documenting SOX and corporate level audits to ensure the adequacy and application of internal accounting, financial, operational and information technology controls. The Integrated IT Staff Auditor ensures compliance with plans, policies, and procedures prescribed by Company executive management.

This role is a hybrid role. The selected candidate must be able to come to the office in Irvine, CA on in office days and as needed to carry out necessary functions of the role.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Develops audit plans by gathering pertinent information, identifying key accounting, financial, operational and information technology risks, and determining whether the Company has properly mitigated these risks.
• Documents procedures, findings, and recommendations; interfaces with management to explain audit findings and written responses and performs follow-up to ensure appropriate remedial actions are completed.
• Manages projects to assist process owners in documenting complete and relevant financial, operational and information technology process documentation to ensure compliance with the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and related corporate governance requirements.
• Coordinates and/or obtains information requested for SOX testing. Identifies and tests key process controls; evaluates the design and effectiveness of processes; interfaces with management to explain process deficiencies, discuss remedies, and ensure remedial actions are completed.
• Reviews and analyzes current accounting, operational and information technology procedures and identifies related control weaknesses and system inefficiencies. Suggests and develops methods to improve systems and controls.
• Coordinates and/or obtains information requested by outside auditors pertaining to year-end financial audits. Explains and interprets information as needed, assists in reconciling discrepancies.
• Performs other related duties, tasks and responsibilities as required, assigned, and directed.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology and/Accounting. Possess a professional certification (CISA). Desirable if has obtained or will also be working towards obtaining a CIA or CPA certification.
• 3 years professional auditing experience to include information technology skillset, with at least 2 years recent experience with a Big 4 firm. Proficient with AuditBoard and continuous monitoring, e.g., ACL, IDEA, etc.
• Requires professional knowledge of generally-accepted audit standards,/auditing principles and practices and COSO/COBIT frameworks to exercise broad discretion in completing audits of a varied nature.
• Understanding of IT systems, networks, and infrastructures to effectively audit and evaluate their efficiency and security.
• Knowledge of IT auditing techniques, principles, and standards to ensure the organization’s IT systems comply with regulatory and legal requirements
• Understanding of COBIT framework, strong technical knowledge of relevant audit standards, ISO, NIST, SOC 1/2 Type II
• Strong personal computer skills; in-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Access, Visio, PowerPoint, TEAMS), AuditBoard and ACL (or similar for continuous monitoring etc.). Demonstrates integrity and ethical behavior.
• Collaborative mind-set, high degree of integrity, professionalism, motivation and maintains a positive team attitude.
• Demonstrates strong verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates ability to apply professional skepticism, critical thinking, and analysis in executing audit tasks.

PAY RANGE: $87,000 – $95,000/yr. DOE + STIC (annual bonus) + LTIC (equity incentive)