What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Internal Controls & SOX Analyst position at TalentoHC?
Talento has partnered with an enterprise organization looking to hire a Sr. Financial Analyst for the Financial Controls team. This position is responsible for managing the inventory of SOX internal controls, risks and process flows. Key functions include working with internal audit team, external auditors, members of management and individual control owners to keep process flows, control descriptions and other SOX considerations updated for ongoing business changes to ensure SOX compliance.
Responsibilities
- Work with control owners and provide SOX guidance for any update in the process flows and flowcharts. Ensure the update is transferred to Internal Audit software for periodic testing and validations.
- Maintain the inventory of SOX internal controls as well as perform updates as needed within Wdesk (controls software).
- Circulate periodic certifications and review and analyze the results for any reportable transactions and events within Wdesk. Report identified transactions and events to Controllers and CFOs.
- Lead User Access Reviews (UAR) process twice a year
- Manage reconciliation review processes and/or reviews with the Controller.
- Perform ad hoc control testing to understand and conclude on design effectiveness of internal controls. Asist to external audit team with walk-throughs, scoping and supporting documentation.
- Advise for any process improvements that can make the control more efficient and effective. Manage and coordinate with multiple departments on process improvements.
- Deliver SOX related trainings, as needed, to various departments to emphasize the importance the effective operation of internal controls and SOX compliance.
Requirements
- Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
- 3 years Finance / Accounting experience; SEC reporting experience highly desired
- Public Accounting, SOX and Internal controls experience preferred
- Awareness and understanding of the SOX compliance practices and requirements
- Experience in maintaining and evolving financial processes and controls
- Familiarity with large, computerized accounting and ERP systems; Oracle and Hyperion a plus
- Relentless curiosity, commitment to compliance, and passion for extracting and providing financial insights
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- High attention to detail
- Forward thinking and proficient in analysis and review
- Public accounting internal controls testing experience
- Understanding of COSO control framework, objectives, information processing objectives, ITGCs, financial statement risks
- Ability to work in fast paced environment and meet critical deadlines
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