Senior Internal Auditor

Meet Our Team:

Internal Audit has emerged as an important element of Pega’s compliance and governance programs.  In India, the internal audit team has taken ownership of the continuous monitoring program of expenses and SOX testing, and has a global perspective of our risks, internal controls and compliance initiatives. We are a highly accountable group who use technology and traditional auditing techniques to collaborate with our business partners in protecting Pega’s assets, while living our Pega Values every day.

Picture Yourself at Pega:

As part of Internal Audit at Pega, you will lead and execute all aspects of Pega’s Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX) compliance program, including risk assessment, scoping, walkthroughs, testing, and coordination with external auditors. You will also support SOX IT/security control testing in partnership with the IT Internal Audit Manager – Tech Compliance. Reporting to the Manager of Internal Audit, the Senior Internal Auditor – SOX Compliance will have the opportunity to drive change and protect Pega while working with process owners and members of leadership.  You will have continuous opportunities to demonstrate your strong analytical, technical, audit, and communication skills. As a trusted, independent advisor, Internal Audit partners with management to protect company assets, align controls with business strategy, and continuously improve processes to reduce risk and increase efficiency.

What You'll Do at Pega:

• Lead end to end SOX compliance, including annual risk assessments, audit planning, scoping, and ongoing testing
• Perform process walkthroughs and maintain accurate, up to date process documentation and workflows
• Design, update, and test SOX risks, controls, and test scripts, assessing design and operating effectiveness
• Execute business and IT SOX testing, including ITGCs, security, and user access reviews, with complete documentation
• Partner with external auditors to align on SOX approach, minimize business impact, and support compliance requirements
• Identify control deficiencies, recommend corrective actions, and track remediation/action plans through closure
• Collaborate with process owners and business partners to strengthen controls, resolve issues, and drive continuous improvement
• Prepare clear audit documentation and reports; train process owners; discuss findings and develop risk based action plans with management
• Provide regular updates to audit leadership; leverage data analytics for SOX, internal audits, and continuous monitoring; support corporate audits and fraud investigations as needed

Who You Are:

The ideal candidate for the Sr. Internal Auditor – SOX Compliance will have experience in financial and/or operational audits within a public accounting company or internally for a corporation. They must understand internal controls, accounting/IT risks, accounting/IT processes, accounting/IT controls, SOX compliance, COSO, and internal auditing standards.  Internal audit and/or related industry experience is a plus. The individual must use a constructive and collaborative approach to fulfill the role's responsibilities.

What You've Accomplished:

• BS or BA in Accounting, Finance or business-related degree.
• Professional certifications (CIA, CPA or country equivalent; CISA a plus).
• Minimum of 3 to 7 years of experience in public accounting, accounting, and/or internal audit, preferably in the software/high-tech industries.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls, SOX compliance and internal audit methodologies.
• Working knowledge of the SAP (or similar enterprise-wide software) system and controls.
• Experience with ZenGRC or other GRC applications is a plus.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• The ability to remain objective and independent while assessing the effectiveness and efficiency of company controls and processes.
• Subject matter expert knowledge of SOX Business control testing.
• Knowledge of SOX IT general control testing and security controls.

Pega Offers You:

• Gartner Analyst acclaimed technology leadership across our categories of products
• Continuous learning and development opportunities
• An innovative, inclusive, agile, flexible, and fun work environment.
• Competitive global benefits program inclusive of pay + bonus incentive, employee equity in the company.
• The opportunity to work with Pega leadership across the Accounting and IT functions in Internal Audit’s efforts to protect Pega.
  
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