IT Audit Analyst
at Yext
Hyderabad, India
Yext (NYSE: YEXT) is the leading brand visibility platform, built for a world where discovery and engagement happen everywhere — across AI search, traditional search, social media, websites, and direct communications. Powered by over 2 billion trusted data points and a suite of integrated products, Yext provides brands the clarity, control, and confidence to perform across digital channels. From real-time insights to AI-driven recommendations and execution at scale, Yext turns a brand's digital presence into a competitive advantage, which is only possible through our team of innovators and enthusiastic collaborators. Join us and experience firsthand why we are consistently recognized as a ‘Best Place to Work’ globally by industry leaders such as Built In, Fortune, and Great Place To Work®!
The Yext Internal Audit 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 proper 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 designed and executed IT General Controls that addresses the changing risk landscape of our growing company.
What You'll Do:
- Perform assessment and evaluate design and operation of ITGC’s / IT Application Controls / IPE (Key Reports) to determine effectiveness of controls, identify gaps and implement plan of action to remediate gaps
- Evaluate updates to controls/control environment
- Maintain pertinent information within the GRC, FloQast
- Assess risks associated with system implementations and work with management to identify / implement controls to address identified risks.
- Partner with IT and Business Leadership to manage/control/perform/audit activities related to SOX regulations and the ITGC environment
- Review control descriptions, process documentation and testing strategies for reasonableness and accuracy
- Review and follow up on the activities assigned and able to work independently on the controls assigned
- Review remediation plans for reasonableness
- Partnering 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, Report testing, SOC Compliance audits, IT Audit and Business Controls, IT Risk assessment and any other regulatory / compliance audits
- Experience working with implementing, testing, and validating ITGC controls as well as leading remediation of control gaps
- 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
- Experience with control documentation & testing compliance and basic understanding into the SOX Project Management
- Demonstrated understanding of business processes, internal controls, risk management, and related controls Experience with regulatory and compliance audits
- Strong knowledge of ERP’s like NetSuite, Workday, Zuora, Coupa and Revpro etc and their native application controls
- Prior experience in testing IPE, Logical access, Change management and Computer operations controls in various SaaS applications (for example salesforce, mulesoft, Netsuite, etc.)
- Candidate should also have experience in project management ,i.e handling the controls assigned end to end and able to independently bring the testing to a conclusion
- Good communication and Technical writing experience; detail-oriented 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 manage deadline pressure, ambiguity and change effectively.
- Self-motivated and able to work on critical tasks independently and as a member of a team.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skill 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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Yext is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a results-driven, engaging culture where every employee has the opportunity to contribute to the success of the Company, perform at the highest possible level, and grow their skills and capabilities. Yext welcomes employees and applicants of all backgrounds and demographics, and does not engage in discrimination on the basis of any protected characteristic recognized under applicable law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. The Company believes a broad variety of life experiences across the Yext team is critical to its mission to help every business in the world be visible everywhere customers search. By seeking out fresh perspectives and fostering a positive interview experience and employee experience, Yext can remain at the forefront of innovation, and better serve its customers.
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