Description
BB24478
Oakland, CA 94612
5+ Months
SOX Analyst
Works under the direction of a manager or senior analyst and reports to the Director. Understands business processes, risks, process controls and its impact on Financial reporting. Understands testing techniques and able to communicate test results/findings to various stakeholders or lead manager. Interviews company personnel, prepares process documentation, which may or may not include flowcharting, and identifies internal controls. Identifies control gaps and may assist in remediation. Understands the business functionality and operations process. Strong project management skills and ability to undertake change management. Understands compliance and remediation requirements and has a full understanding of SOX implications, controls, etc. Highly detailed oriented, self-motivated and able to manage multiple priorities. Experience Level: BA or BS required; CIA or CISA certification highly desirable; minimum 4+ years of direct relevant experience.
Client is seeking a Senior Analyst Consultant , SOX for the SOX Program Management Office (PMO) located in Oakland, CA. The incumbent is accountable for the analysis of control instances in conjunction with the program test strategy with guidance from senior members of the SOX PMO Team to determine test planning alternatives.
The incumbent will monitor the progress of testing based on a preset testing strategy, and coordinate the test planning with Internal Audit Services, reporting the information out to appropriate parties as required. The incumbent will also assist in general work paper reviews. The incumbent will also assist SOX PMO team members in the creation of documentation regarding SOX PMO guidance including the maintenance of guidance on the SOX website. The incumbent will develop relationships with parties across the organization to ensure a sustained understanding of SOX control requirements in areas such as documentation and evidence. The incumbent will understand business controls and have the ability to convey this understanding to others. The incumbent will work in teams to perform special projects on process improvements.
Major Responsibilities:
Participates in the analysis of current controls, and process information to assist in the coordination of testing by Internal Audit Services or to improve process efficiencies.
Works with SOX PMO team members determining impact on status of open deficiencies and remedial action plans. Adjusts plans accordingly based on information determined with assistance from PMO Managers.
Performs on-going project management. Provides accurate and comprehensive status reporting to all levels in timely manner.
Performs reconciliation and maintenance ensuring alignment with the narratives and SOX Tool, GRC.
Provides timely and accurate assessment of narratives, work papers and other documentation and recommends modifications as appropriate.
Develops relationships with the organization's Internal Audit Services, Mega process teams, Regional SOX teams and process and control owners.
Recommends modifications to established practices and procedures and successfully handles a full range of assignments and projects.
Independently initiates, identifies and coordinates the analysis, determines and takes action or provides recommendations to appropriate parties.
Performs special studies/projects of moderate scope as assigned, which may require independent development of innovative analytical approaches to resolve issues.
Accesses data and documentation from the client SOX Tool (Paisley GRC 4.0) and updates documentation as required. Creates and runs reports from the Tool as needed to perform job functions and provide updates.
Interacts with external consultants in facilitating the testing process. Ensure efforts are not duplicated.
Minimum Requirements:
1. Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or related area, or equivalent experience.
2. Three or more years of related work experience.
3. Strong knowledge, understanding, and experience with SOX 404 controls including end-user computing tools.
4. Demonstrated strong project management and problem solving skills.
5. Knowledge and experience in the application of policies/guidance and procedures.
6. Proficient in MS Office software.
7. Demonstrated data analysis expertise.
8. Strong verbal, written communication and presentation skills to large and diverse audiences including all levels of management.
9. Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Preferred Qualifications and Experience:
Internal or external audit experience.
Public company SOX experience.
Knowledge and experience in internal controls.
Consulting, audit or compliance experience.
Experience in training others in policies and guidance.
CPA, CMA, CISA, PMP, or CISSP.
Experience with SAS70 vendor analysis.
Working knowledge of Paisley Risk Navigator or GRC.
Hours of the position: 9 - 5 - Monday thru Friday
Experience Requirements: see above
Work Environment: see above
Scope of the project: Large project with no direct reports
Top 3 Skills: see above
Top 5 daily responsibilities: see above
# of team members: 8
Will they have any direct reports: 0
Top 3 personality traits:
Educ reqs: BA or BS required
Med Facility Y/N: N