The Yext Internal Audit and SOX Compliance team is a dynamic and growing team that assists management with the efficient and effective design of internal controls over financial reporting and provides assurance activities over the accurate design and operation of those controls and well as other significant business processes. The IT Audit Analyst is within the Internal Audit team and will be responsible for ensuring that our company has crafted and implemented IT General Controls that addresses the changing risk landscape of our growing company!

What You'll Do

• Perform assessment and evaluate global ITGC’s / IT Application Controls / IPE (Key Reports) to determine efficiency of controls, identify gaps and implement plan of action to remediate gaps
• Assess risks associated with system implementations and work with management to identify / implement controls to address identified risks
• Partner with global IT and Business Leadership to manage/control/perform/audit activities related to SOX regulations and the ITGC environment
• Review control descriptions, process narratives and testing strategies for reasonableness and accuracy
• Revise and follow up independently on the controls assigned
• Influence stakeholders and related affiliates to implement vital process modifications to meet regulatory needs
• Review the status and update the team lead on the status of closure
• Handle monthly internal reviews & self-testing to ensure all controls are in place
• Handle quarterly review with statutory auditors & business team, respond to questions and complete the review cycle on time.
• Review and implement remediation of control gaps found from SOX and ITGC/ITAC/IPEreviews and risk assessments
• Partner with the Big 4 audit team to handle both administrative and testing activities

What You Have

• 2-4 years of relevant experience in ITGC audits, SOC Compliance audits, IT Audit and Business Controls, IT Risk assessment and any other regulatory / compliance audits
• Experience working with implementing, testing, and validating SOX and ITGC controls as well as leading remediation of control gaps
• Prior experience in testing logical access, change management and computer operations controls in various SaaS applications (for example salesforce, mulesoft, Netsuite, etc.)
• Knowledge of IT Security aspects towards key areas like Cloud Computing, database management systems, SDLC, IT general controls (ITGC), COBIT and also having experience in working with the agile development methodologies
• Sound experience with SOX 404 documentation & testing compliance and basic understanding into the SOX Project Management
• Demonstrable understanding of business processes, internal controls, risk management, and related controls Experience with regulatory and compliance audits
• Solid understanding of ERP’s like NetSuite, Workday, Zuora, Coupa and Revpro etc and their native application controls
• Experience in project management, i.e handling the controls assigned end to end and independently bring the testing to a conclusion
• Good communication and Technical writing experience; diligent skills regarding documentation of findings
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and analytical abilities with a focus on developing practical solutions strong results orientation
• Ability to quickly adapt to the changes and handle deadline pressure, ambiguity and change effectively
• Determined ability to tackle critical tasks both independently and as a member of a team
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Computer Science, or equivalent experience
• CISA or other relevant certification preferred

Perks and Benefits

At Yext, we take pride in our diverse workforce and prioritize creating an engaged and connected working environment. Our ambitious mission is to transform the enterprise with AI search, and we know that to achieve that, we need a global team of innovators, visionary thought leaders, and enthusiastic collaborators passionate about making a meaningful impact in the world and contributing to an extraordinary culture.

We believe that people do their best when they feel their best — and to feel their best, they must be well-informed, fuelled, and rested. To ensure our employees are at their best, we offer a wide range of benefits and perks, including:

• Performance-Based Compensation: We offer an attractive bonus structure and stock options for eligible positions.
• Comprehensive Leave Package: Our leave package includes Paid Time Off (PTO), Parental Leave, Sick Leave, Casual Leave, Bereavement Leave, National Holidays, and Floating Holidays to ensure a healthy work-life balance.
• Health & Wellness Offerings: We provide medical insurance with 7L coverage, including enhanced parental and outpatient department (OPD) coverage for you, your spouse, two dependent children, and two parents (as applicable and subject to eligibility requirements).
• Relocation Benefits: We offer relocation assistance and an allowance to eligible candidates to help ease your transition.
• World-Class Office & Building Amenities: Our office has a top-notch infrastructure, including gaming rooms, a plush pantry, and breakout areas.

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