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Compliance Project Management Training (must) Sql Tableau Python Marketing Sales (nice) Onboarding

What this posting asks for

Level: Senior — The title says "Senior".

Main responsibilities

  • Prepare audit documentation request list, coordinate with controls owners and track request status
  • Coordinate remediation of deficiencies with control owners via Optro
  • Develop and maintain positive working relationships with process owners and stakeholders in various departments effectively, to increase awareness of the imp…
  • Coordinate with co-sourced third party providers, external auditors, internal business partners to ensure engagement, alignment and timely execution of audit…
  • Develop and communicate status reporting for ITGC related projects and internal audits
  • Review SOC 1 reports, complementary user entity controls, and bridge letters for in-scope vendors
  • Prepare key report testing over key reports used in the operation of key controls, including information produced by the entity (IPE)
  • Assist with internal audit related projects, including technology audits as the program grows (e.g., cloud security, data governance, AI governance), documen…
  • Build and maintain reusable prompts, workflows, and automations the team can run repeatedly, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency across audit pr…
  • Help define how IA validates AI-assisted work so our external auditor can rely on it

Competencies an interviewer will look for

  • Technical skill Core
    In the posting: “This person will report to the VP of Internal Audit & Compliance, work closely with the Manager, IT SOX, and will work directly with key stakeholders across …” · “Perform end to end system walkthroughs to identify System Development Life Cycle Controls (SDLC), address risks and evaluate the related ITGC controls across…” · “Strong understanding scoping, design and testing IT related controls for homegrown and off the shelf applications and cloud environments (e.g., AWS) includin…”
    Show it by: Names the tools, languages or systems used and how; Explains a technical choice and its trade-off.
  • Communication Core
    In the posting: “Prepare audit documentation request list, coordinate with controls owners and track request status” · “Develop and communicate status reporting for ITGC related projects and internal audits” · “Assist with internal audit related projects, including technology audits as the program grows (e.g., cloud security, data governance, AI governance), documen…”
    Show it by: Adapts the message to the listener; Gives an example of explaining something clearly in writing or speech.
  • Teamwork and collaboration Core
    In the posting: “This person will report to the VP of Internal Audit & Compliance, work closely with the Manager, IT SOX, and will work directly with key stakeholders across …” · “Be a part of the Internal Audit team collaborating with the company to strengthen the internal control environment and continuously improve our SOX program” · “Experience in collaborating with a team of internal or co-sourced consulting resources”
    Show it by: Says what they did inside a team, not only what 'we' did; Shows how a disagreement was handled.
  • Customer focus Core
    In the posting: “In addition to base salary, our total compensation package may include participation in the company’s annual cash bonus plan, variable compensation (OTE) for…” · “This role may require up to 10% travel for purposes such as new hire onboarding, client or partner work if applicable, team meetings, and industry events.” · “To reach our goals, we need our own crew of remarkable creators—ambitious and collaborative teammates who stay focused on our north star: delighting our cust…”
    Show it by: Puts the customer's need in their own words; Shows a result for the customer, not only for the company.
  • Planning and organisation Core
    In the posting: “Klaviyo’s Internal Audit (IA) function leverages industry best practices and adds value by developing consultative partnerships with operational leaders thro…” · “The ideal candidate is an experienced professional who has broad experience with internal audit activities, uses AI in their day-to-day work, thrives on buil…” · “Assist with internal audit related projects, including technology audits as the program grows (e.g., cloud security, data governance, AI governance), documen…”
    Show it by: Shows how priorities were set when everything was urgent; Mentions deadlines met and how.
  • Data and analysis Core
    In the posting: “Develop and communicate status reporting for ITGC related projects and internal audits” · “Assist with internal audit related projects, including technology audits as the program grows (e.g., cloud security, data governance, AI governance), documen…” · “Assess the risks of AI tools and agents in the financial reporting environment, including access, data handling, and change management”
    Show it by: Uses a number to describe the situation or the result; Explains what the data showed and what was done with it.
  • Attention to detail and quality Core
    In the posting: “This person will report to the VP of Internal Audit & Compliance, work closely with the Manager, IT SOX, and will work directly with key stakeholders across …” · “Perform periodic testing to assess the design and operating effectiveness of controls;” · “Perform IT Application Control testing over in-scope systems, including system interfaces and integrations”
    Show it by: Gives an example of an error caught before it caused harm; Names the check or standard they used.
  • Stakeholder management Core
    In the posting: “This person will report to the VP of Internal Audit & Compliance, work closely with the Manager, IT SOX, and will work directly with key stakeholders across …” · “Provide guidance and support to internal stakeholders as they address control deficiencies or make significant process changes” · “Develop and maintain positive working relationships with process owners and stakeholders in various departments effectively, to increase awareness of the imp…”
    Show it by: Shows how they aligned people with different goals; Explains how they handled a 'no' from someone senior.
  • Problem solving Core
    In the posting: “Assess and track audit findings / gaps including control weaknesses, root cause, and severity.” · “Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with great attention to details, and an investigative mindset to get to the root cause.”
    Show it by: Describes a real problem, the options considered and the one chosen; Shows how the cause was found, not just the fix.
  • Ownership and accountability Core
    In the posting: “Perform end to end system walkthroughs to identify System Development Life Cycle Controls (SDLC), address risks and evaluate the related ITGC controls across…” · “Self-starter who demonstrates initiative, curiosity to learn (including about AI and emerging technologies), and displays a high energy level”
    Show it by: Takes a task from start to finish without being chased; Owns a mistake and what was changed after it.
  • Adaptability and learning Supporting
    In the posting: “Self-starter who demonstrates initiative, curiosity to learn (including about AI and emerging technologies), and displays a high energy level”
    Show it by: Describes learning something new quickly and using it; Shows a change of plan and how they adjusted.

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Practice questions

  1. Tell me about yourself. Dedicated step-by-step practice.
  2. If an interviewer asks something improper How to respond to questions about age, family, origin or health.
  3. Built from this posting (8):
  4. Walk me through a piece of work where you used your strongest technical skill. What exactly did you do? From this posting
  5. Tell me about a time you had to explain something complex to someone outside your field. From this posting
  6. Describe a time you worked with another team to deliver something. What was your part? From this posting
  7. Describe a time you went out of your way to solve a customer's problem. From this posting
  8. How have you used training in your work? Walk me through one real example. From this posting
  9. Tell me about a problem you solved using compliance. From this posting
  10. Tell me about a time you helped someone on your team get better at their work. From this posting
  11. Describe a time your plans changed suddenly. How did you adjust? From this posting
  12. This posting reads as Finance & accounting: its questions come first.
  13. How do you make sure your work holds up in an audit? Finance & accounting
  14. Tell me about a time you found an error in a financial report or reconciliation. Finance & accounting
  15. Walk me through how you build a budget or forecast. Finance & accounting
  16. It is the last day of month-end close and a balance will not tie out. What do you do? Finance & accounting
  17. Describe a time you explained a financial result to a manager outside finance. Finance & accounting
  18. Tell me about an analysis that saved money or found revenue. Finance & accounting
  19. Three urgent requests arrive during close. How do you decide the order? Finance & accounting
  20. Describe a finance process you made faster or more reliable. Finance & accounting
  21. Tell me about a sale or agreement you are proud of.
  22. Walk me through how you would check whether a report's numbers are right.
  23. Describe a time you handled an upset customer or colleague.
  24. Tell me about a time you had several deadlines at once. How did you decide what to do first?
  25. Give an example of a mistake you caught before it caused a problem.
  26. Tell me about a time you taught someone how to do something.
  27. Describe a time you took the lead without being asked.
  28. Tell me about a time you had to explain something complicated in simple terms.
  29. Describe a process you improved.
  30. Do you have any questions for us?
  31. Why do you want to work here?
  32. Why is there a gap in your employment? Difficult question
  33. Why did you leave your last job? Difficult question
  34. Why are you changing careers? Difficult question
  35. What is your greatest weakness? Difficult question
  36. What are your salary expectations? Difficult question
  37. You seem overqualified for this role. Why do you want it? Difficult question
  38. Improper-question practice: How old are you? / Do you have children? / Where are you from originally?
  39. A customer is angry about a delay you did not cause. What do you do?
  40. How do you keep track of many open customer requests?
  41. Tell me about a time you could not give a customer what they wanted.
  42. You find that the inventory count does not match the system. What do you do?
  43. Tell me about a time a shipment or delivery went wrong.
  44. How do you make sure safety rules are followed on a busy shift?
  45. Two managers ask you to book the same room at the same time. What do you do?
  46. How have you used spreadsheets in your work?
  47. Tell me about a time you had to enter or check a lot of data accurately.
  48. A prospect says your price is too high. How do you respond?
  49. How do you keep your pipeline organised?
  50. Tell me about a technical problem you solved on your own.
  51. You find a bug right before a release. What do you do?