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Corporate Overview
Proofpoint is a leading cybersecurity company protecting organizations’ greatest assets and biggest risks: vulnerabilities in people. With an integrated suite of cloud-based solutions, Proofpoint helps companies around the world stop targeted threats, safeguard their data, and make their users more resilient against cyber-attacks. Leading organizations of all sizes, including more than half of the Fortune 1000, rely on Proofpoint for people-centric security and compliance solutions mitigating their most critical risks across email, the cloud, social media, and the web.
 

We are singularly devoted to helping our customers protect their greatest assets and biggest security risk: their people. That’s why we’re a leader in next-generation cybersecurity.
Protection Starts with People.  Proofpoint.

Role Overview

Proofpoint is looking for a driven individual to assist in managing its Sarbanes Oxley Compliance Program as well as various Internal Audit projects. This is an individual contributor with opportunities to lead SOX and Internal Audit projects.

This person will be based out of our Cork, Ireland Office and will report to the Sr. Manager of Internal Audit based in Company’s headquarter in Sunnyvale, California. In addition, this person will work closely with other Internal Audit team members in Sunnyvale and other locations as Proofpoint expands its Internal Audit team.

Key Responsibilities

• Update Proofpoint’s SOX documentation, including flow charts, risk and control matrices as well as support implementing new or modifying existing controls to ensure our documentation is current and in line with Company policies.

• Design as well as test Proofpoint’s manual and IT SOX controls as per the requirement of PCAOB and Company’s external auditors

• Perform root cause analysis, document audit observations and design efficient and effective remediation plans. Prepare formal audit reports for the Company’s executive management and Audit Committee.

• Work with the finance and accounting team to ensure that audit findings are resolved timely. Proactively identify signs of possible internal control failures and work to ensure internal controls are operating effectively at all times.

• Coordinate and liaise with external auditors, as needed.

• Conduct Internal Audit projects as directed in accordance with Proofpoint’s Annual Internal Audit Plan

• Support in Driving Change, create lasting institutional value, implement process improvements, and be a valued business partner to various teams within the Company.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in Big 4 public accounting and/or Internal Audit role in industry

• Professional certification as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and/or Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

• CISA or similar IT credential is a plus

• Big Four experience preferred Preferred Skills

• In-depth knowledge of COSO Internal Control Framework and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements

• Strong analytical skills and knowledge of US GAAP

• Excellent written/verbal communication, interpersonal, and relationship building skills

• Results oriented with strong attention to detail, time management and project delivery

• Ability to travel (US & other international locations) for 1-2 weeks in a single trip, if needed.

• Sound knowledge of MS Office i.e. Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Oracle knowledge a plus.

Why Proofpoint
Protecting people is at the heart of our award-winning lineup of cybersecurity solutions, and the people who work here are the key to our success.  We’re a customer-focused and a driven-to-win organization with leading-edge products. We are an inclusive, diverse, multinational company that believes in culture fit, but more importantly ‘culture-add’, and we strongly encourage people from all walks of life to apply.

We believe in hiring the best and the brightest to help cultivate our culture of collaboration and appreciation. Apply today and explore your future at Proofpoint! #LifeAtProofpoint

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!