IT Controls & Compliance- Staff

Overview

Location:  Houston TX 77024                                                          

Department: Information Technology

Group 1 Automotive, Inc., an international, Fortune 250 automotive retailer and a leading operator in the automotive retailing industry, is seeking an IT Controls & Compliance -Staff to our team. Group 1 Automotive owns and operates automotive dealerships and collision centers in the United States and United Kingdom. We offer our associates a team environment, great benefits and ongoing training and support. If you are in alignment with our values of integrity, transparency, professionalism, teamwork, and respect - now might be the time for you to accelerate your career as part of the best company in automotive retail.

If you are a passionate professional who enjoys working in an autonomous, hands-on environment, we invite you to apply.  You will have the ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth.  Information Technology Compliance is successful in providing a solid foundation for advancement within the company. 

Responsibilities

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Plan and perform IT control and compliance walkthroughs across the Company’s infrastructure, applications, and operating procedures to assess the design and operation of IT General Controls (ITGCs)
• Evaluate the IT control environment for risk to the organization and provide actionable recommendations for improvement
• Perform ITGC and application control testing, preparing workpapers in line with professional standards to support conclusions and suggest improvements as needed
• Maintain Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) related process and control documentation
• Stay informed on key IT risks, cybersecurity, robotic process automation (RPA), and advanced data analytics. Collaborate with the IT Compliance Manager to provide guidance on IT risks and controls
• Build and maintain strong relationships with management to foster effective communication and collaboration
• Conduct SOC 2 Type 2 reviews, including mapping Complementary User Entity Controls (CUECs)
• Collaborate with internal and external IT auditors as required
• Continue developing skills in programming, automation, and data visualization through training and coursework to meet IT controls and compliance needs

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field
• CISA certification required; CRISC certification preferred
• 1+ years of experience in IT audit
• Experience conducting Root Cause Analysis is preferred
• Prior experience testing IT SOX general, application, and database security controls
• Strong understanding of IT audit methodologies
• Experience with query languages (SQL, VB.Net, VBScript) is preferred
• Familiarity with automation technologies (e.g., UI Path) and/or data visualization tools (e.g., Qlik) is a plus
• Awareness of current cybersecurity trends and emerging risks

In addition to competitive pay, we offer the following benefits with this position:

• • Salary, plus annual bonus opportunity
  • Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
  • Life, Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, etc.
  • 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Employee Vehicle Purchasing Program
  • Vacation & Sick Days

*All applicants must pass pre-employment testing to include: background checks, MVR, and drug testing in order to qualify for employment*

Group 1 Automotive is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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