SFDC SOX Analyst

Role: SFDC SOX Analyst

Location - Palo Alto, CA (Onsite)

Job type- Contract

Job Overview:

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Salesforce SOX and SOD Analyst to join our dynamic IT team. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our Salesforce systems adhere to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) and Segregation of Duties (SOD) compliance standards. The Salesforce SOX and SOD Analyst will collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess, enhance, and monitor internal controls related to Salesforce processes, data, and user roles.

Responsibilities:

SOD User Role Definition

• Work with various business stakeholders within the Organization to review SOD, and finalize user roles within Salesforce to comply with SOX requirements
• Facilitate and drive all discussion related to SOD with business partners
• Document SOD changes in form of user stories, and coordinate implementation with internal IT developers

SOX and SOD Compliance:

• Post SOD implementation, conduct review of Salesforce configurations, user roles, and processes to ensure compliance with SOX and SOD regulations.
• Document all controls to safeguard the integrity of financial information stored and processed within Salesforce.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with SOD conflicts in user roles.

Risk Assessment:

• Perform risk assessments related to Salesforce configurations, user access, and data handling.
• Identify and prioritize areas of potential risk within Salesforce systems and propose mitigation strategies.

Audit Coordination:

• Collaborate with internal and external auditors during SOX audits, providing necessary documentation and support.
• Facilitate walkthroughs and demonstrations to auditors, explaining the design and effectiveness of internal controls.

Documentation:

• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation of Salesforce processes, controls, and configurations to support SOX and SOD compliance.
• Create and update process flow diagrams, control matrices, and related documentation.

Monitoring and Reporting:

• Establish monitoring mechanisms to track changes in Salesforce configurations, user roles, and data.
• Generate regular reports on SOX and SOD compliance status, identifying and addressing any deviations promptly.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Salesforce Administrator with a focus on SOX and SOD compliance.
• Salesforce Administrator certification is highly desirable.
• In-depth knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley Act and Segregation of Duties requirements and application to Salesforce environments.
• Strong understanding of Salesforce security controls, data governance, and audit trails.
• Experience in identifying and resolving SOD conflicts in user roles.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities.