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M Walter
Martine
Walter
273 Adela Mountains
Los Angeles
CA
+1 (555) 132 9674
273 Adela Mountains
Los Angeles
CA
Phone
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+1 (555) 132 9674
Experience
Experience
Boston, MA
Sox Analyst
Boston, MA
Wehner Group
Boston, MA
Sox Analyst
- Documenting Sarbanes Oxley testing results and/or findings, including the gathering and organizing of documentation or evidence collected
- Supporting Identity and Access Administration functions for employees and contractor
- Working with the SOX Manager, assist in the preparation of the annual SOX audit plan by location/function based on internal risk assessment processes
- Reporting issues or deficiencies found during testing
- Implementing SOX/Privilege Access controls
- Analyzing auditor or management reported issues and making a determination of SOX findings,
- Working both independently and across teams, or across entities, to collect evidence to facilitate IT SOX Testing
San Francisco, CA
Internal Controls & SOX Analyst
San Francisco, CA
Altenwerth and Sons
San Francisco, CA
Internal Controls & SOX Analyst
- Assist in developing and communicating corporate policies and practices
- Frequent communication and coordination with global, cross functional, and third party providers
- Proactively identify issues, opportunities, implement positive change, and process improvements
- Develop and present data to the leadership and others within the organization
- Provide internal and/or external analysis, consultation and decision support
- Lead business risk, self-assessment, and implementation of action plans
- Facilitate problem resolution and analysis
present
Detroit, MI
Senior Sox Analyst
Detroit, MI
Johnson Group
present
Detroit, MI
Senior Sox Analyst
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- Assist in providing SOX technical research to identify updates, guidance and interpretation of the regulations
- Provide support for external auditor reliance on internal audit work for SOX compliance
- Schedules assignments and manages workload based on agreed upon deadlines
- Propose/maintain SOX Framework control changes (i.e. additions/deletions/modifications) and participate in the change management process
- Assist in developing, communicating and continually updating enterprise risk assessment efforts
- Executes the test of design and test of effectiveness of in-scope business processes, as defined within the Business Unit Narratives
- Assist in drafting compliance memos
Education
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
Belmont University
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
Skills
Skills
- Basic knowledge of internal controls, audit and GAAP
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong analytical skills and ability to manage and coordinate multiple tasks
- Strong Audit knowledge
- Attention to detail/accuracy, quick learner and internally motivated to seek out answers, generate ideas, and develop new skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to multitask
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Proven consultative and communication skills and ability to interface effectively with all levels of employees and management
- Strong communication skills
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IT SOX Analyst Resume Examples & Samples
- Detailed knowledge of SOX 404, AS5 and the SEC Interpretative Guidance required
- Project management and cross functional experience (dealing with IT and Finance)
- Broad understanding of COSO, COBIT, GAIT or other frameworks required
- Working knowledge of IT GCC,SAS70, segregation of duties, and spreadsheet and report controls required
- Advanced PC skills, including Excel, Access, and the ability to create macros, SQL scripts, etc
- Experience with Oracle, UNIX, RACF, Active Directory, LDAP, Windows NT, ACL, and other audit and retail applications
- Strong analytical, organizational and project management skills, and demonstrated ability in making decisions and exercising good judgment
- Ability to influence people and process
- Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to develop and maintain effective business partner relationships
- Ability to address highly complex technical issues
- Effective oral and written communication skills, with demonstrated presentation experience
- Ability to effectively deal with competing priorities and meet aggressive guidelines
- BS degree in Finance or Information Systems required
- MBA, CPA, CIA is a plus
- 4+ years of experience related to SOX IT compliance work (i.e., IT general computer controls and application controls)
- Previous information technology audit experience in a Big 4 firm required
- Previous experience in retail industry is a plus
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Senior Sox Analyst Resume Examples & Samples
- Creating and improving COSO-based internal controls
- Updating internal control documentation
- Presenting results to both management and external auditors
- Maintaining SOX compliance
- Ad hoc reporting and projects as required by management
- Two plus years of SOX experience
- Advanced excel skills (v-lookups, pivots, macros)
- Visio experience is a preferred
- Ability to speak French, Portuguese, or Spanish is a plus
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Senior Sox Analyst Resume Examples & Samples
- 3+ years of Public Accounting and/or Private Industry experience
- Previous Audit (Financial and Operational) and Sarbanes Oxley experience
- Working knowledge of Sarbanes Oxley
- Previous Banking experience
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Sox Analyst Resume Examples & Samples
- Competitive salary
- Excellent work/life balance
- Planned global travel
- Rapid Growth
- Coordinate and execute the Sarbanes-Oxley program activities
- Working with the SOX Manager, assist in the preparation of the annual SOX audit plan by location/function based on internal risk assessment processes
- Maintain and update the SOX audit plans and templates as necessary
- Assist SOX Administrator develop SOX standardization plan including implementation of a SOX tool
- Prepare SOX audit reports and memos for review by the SOX Manager. Ensure control deficiencies are clearly defined and recommendations are sound and in accordance with Company policies and standards
- Assist business units/operations to develop a plan of remediation, monitor remedial action steps and perform remediation testing when necessary
- Assist the SOX Manager in reporting the status of the SOX program periodically to divisional/upper management
- Bachelors degree in accounting
- Manufacturing experience required or Big 4 with MFG clients
- Willing to travel 40% globally – planned travel
- Very energetic person
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Sox Analyst Resume Examples & Samples
- Prior experience in a Big 4 Firm
- Prior experience working with SOX
- CA / CPA
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Sox Analyst Resume Examples & Samples
- Works with the SOx Program Manager to perform a broad variety of activities to support ADSK’s SOx Compliance Program
- Manages multiple SOX program related priorities including the following
- Experience implementing and/or working within a SOx compliance program
- Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
- 4 years Internal Audit/SOx experience
- Licensed CPA, CIA, and/or CISA preferred
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Sox Analyst Resume Examples & Samples
- 4-7 years of related accounting experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of operational audits
- Experience with Sarbanes Oxley and Internal Controls
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Sox Analyst Resume Examples & Samples
- Evaluate risk and likely sources of potential misstatement for significant processes
- Create/update narrative, flowchart and risk-control matrix documentation for significant processes including appropriate consideration of key reports, control evidence, end-user computing, and management review controls with information provided by process and control owners
- Administer SOX related certifications
- Perform ongoing individual control deficiency analysis monitoring, aggregation analysis, and reporting as required
- Assist in developing regular presentations to Management and Audit Committee on relevant topics
- Partner and communicate with teams across business to move key SOX initiatives forward
- Facilitate annual internal and external audit tests of controls
- Self-starter with the desire to work in a high-profile position, with the ability to perform work that requires critical thinking and attention to detail
- Demonstrated project management experience in organizing, planning and executing compliance procedures from vision through implementation across multiple internal reporting and organizational lines
- Strong analytical, verbal and written communication skills are essential
- Possesses the ability to handle multiple requests, and exhibits a proactive, hands-on approach to problem solving
- Works effectively in a team environment and has the ability to think outside the box
- Experience with key concepts of PCAOB AS5 and PCAOB Staff Audit Practice Alerts
- Excellent understanding of financial statement assertions and COSO integrated control framework
- Experience with information produced by entity, service organization controls, precision of management review controls, General Information Technology Controls (GITCs), system interface, and automated / IT dependent controls a plus
- Experience with significant business processes such as Fee-based Services, Risk Management Hedging, Derivatives Trading, Deposits, Securities, Taxes, Compensation, Benefits a plusTwo to five plus years of financial accounting experience. “Big 4” CPA firm preferred
- Proficiency in Excel; experience with Visio, Access and SharePoint a plus
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IT Controls SOX Analyst Resume Examples & Samples
- 3 to 7 years’ experience within the private industry with an emphasis on evaluation of internal controls or operational risk in one or more of the following areas: IT General Controls, operational/enterprise risk management, audit, accounting, Sarbanes Oxley compliance
- Experience supporting IT functions within SOX compliance
- Experience monitoring IT key controls and work processes
- Excellent understanding of core business processes in a manufacturing environment
- Experience with operational/enterprise risk management building blocks such as risk and control self-assessment process, loss data collection, and key risk indicators is a plus
- Must demonstrate sound judgment and the ability to analyze situations, define problems, develop recommendations, and present solutions
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Ability to deal effectively with people at all levels of the organization in a team environment
- Demonstrated ability to summarize data and findings into a meaningful report
- Demonstrated ability to manage several projects with competing priorities simultaneously
- CISA / CISSP
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Sox Analyst Resume Examples & Samples
- Facilitate cost estimation, budgeting and forecasting processes
- Prepare and consolidate annual departmental, regional and R&D project budgets
- Perform monthly analysis of variances against budget and forecasts for multiple projects and cost centers
- Support month end closing activites such as journal entries & reports
- Create and adjust basic financial models
- Monthly management, forecasting & reporting on R&D portfolio for Executive Project Review
- Administer system controls such as work breakdown structures, signing authority and time sheet administration
- Serve as Finance Lead on the Core Team(s) for product development
- Liase with various Corporate Accounting groups to ensure appropraite accounting treatment of the R&D Projects
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Senior Sox Analyst Resume Examples & Samples
- Assist in providing SOX technical research to identify updates, guidance and interpretation of the regulations
- Prepare/amend detailed test plans for financial controls in compliance with annual SOX requirements
- Propose/maintain SOX Framework control changes (i.e. additions/deletions/modifications) and participate in the change management process
- Assist with detailed scoping/planning for testing of internal controls to ensure applicability of controls to be tested
- Ensure SOX/ICFR requirements are comprehended in policies & procedures impacting financial reporting/assisting in the design of appropriate internal controls around new business processes
- Support the preparation of SOX compliance and status reporting, including write-up of deficiencies as needed
- Inform management and key process owners of relevant SOX requirements
- Assist in the review of responses to control deficiencies to validate proper classification for evaluation (i.e. D, SD, MW)
- Develop training and awareness programs and materials, and conduct required training as needed
- Assist in developing, communicating and continually updating enterprise risk assessment efforts
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Senior Sox Analyst Mssa Resume Examples & Samples
- Manage the MSSA SOX compliance efforts, including, but not limited to, the following:
- Develop and maintain SOX controls
- Annual documentation of controls design
- Quarterly/Annual documentation of controls operation, including testing of controls
- Identification and classification of deficiencies
- Provide subject matter expertise on the design and implementation of internal controls for membership accounting and outside medical cost mega processes.
- Assess quality of MSSA process documentation and controls testing to ensure compliance with Program guidelines
- Coordination with Process Owners regarding SOX documentation, testing, evaluation, and necessary remediation
- Coordinate with external auditors and other outside consultants to ensure timely completion of SOX attestation
- Assist in planning and coordinating SOX training sessions and SOX planning/status meetings.
- Develop and produce presentations and reports relevant to SOX project status, trends, and results.
- Act as facilitator and problem solver for project related issues.
- Provides administrative support to management on special projects that contribute to formulation of policies and procedures.
- Implements and monitors policies and procedures related to controllership and compliance and related automated systems.
- Maintain MSSA control data in GRC Risk Navigator, the KP Sarbanes-Oxley documentation system.
- Able to perform special studies/projects of complex scope, which require independent development of innovative analytical approaches to resolve issues related to financial management and/or automated systems.
- Maintain relationships with SOX PMO, Regional Sox Teams, Business Process and Control Owners, Internal Audit, Compliance, External Auditors, IT and Access megas and other parties as necessary.
- Works directly with external auditors and internal auditors with regard to SOX compliance, testing, and attestation.
- Responsible for recommending modification to program policies and systems, as needed to ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley and Internal and External audit findings
- Responsible for initiating and coordinating with various internal and external parties including senior Program Offices Finance personnel, regional and Shared Service Organization Controllers, National Compliance personnel, Internal and External Audit personnel, Business Process and Control Owners, and such other personnel as necessary
- Up to 25% travel may be required to support operations in other cities
- Minimum four (4) years of process improvement, management consulting, change management, or related business experience
- Big 4 CPA
- CIA designation
- Claims or Membership Services Accounting Experience
- Internal or External Audit Experience
- Experience with SOX, Internal controls
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Sox Analyst Resume Examples & Samples
- Provide ongoing corporate-level administrative management, support and interaction with each of the company’s process owners to ensure that current processes are reviewed and documented (i.e., update SOX risk-control matrices), and that process-managers take ownership of their controls
- Assist in the analysis of risk-control matrices to ensure that the control objectives are met and the controls are auditable
- Assist in the performance of the company’s financial reporting controls risk analysis (update overall SOX matrix) and in the compilation and analysis of SOX testing exceptions (SAD list; 302/404 memo) to ensure company compliance
- Assist in the development and design of new controls by coordinating with process owners and working closely with them on remediation of control failures to ensure appropriate internal controls over financial reporting
- Participate in activities related to systems development, new businesses, acquisitions, and the analysis of new policies to ensure that internal financial control considerations are evaluated, developed, and implemented in the early stages of these activities
- Analyze the controls and audit test results of SOX key reports and spreadsheets to ensure their effectiveness
- Document and analyze the company’s entity-level controls to ensure controls are effective
- Conduct regulatory research regarding financial controls over financial reporting to provide up to date information for the department and company
- Assist with financial, operational and compliance audits under the direction of more experienced auditors in order to complete the annual audit plan
- Prepare internal-audit workpapers and final reports in accordance with applicable professional standards to support conclusions and to facilitate supervisory review
- 5+ years’ experience in accounting, auditing or finance required
- 1+ year Sarbanes Oxley-related experience preferred
- Experience working with large ERP systems is a plus (JD Edwards preferred)
- Must have consistent confidentiality, honesty and integrity under all environments
- Basic MS Office Suite skills are required
- Basic knowledge of internal controls, audit and GAAP
- Ability to independently set priorities, organize work and work in high-production environment while responding quickly and effectively under pressure, changing priorities and tight timelines/deadlines
- Strong analytical skills and ability to manage and coordinate multiple tasks
- Attention to detail/accuracy, quick learner and internally motivated to seek out answers, generate ideas, and develop new skills
- Good written and oral communication skills to effectively disseminate information and convey concepts, ideas and information to all levels of employees
- Proven consultative and communication skills and ability to interface effectively with all levels of employees and management
- Team player who can operate effectively within a matrix management environment
- Ability to recommend process improvements targeted at improving efficiency and effectiveness
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Sox Analyst Resume Examples & Samples
- Performing Sarbanes Oxley audits
- Evaluating internal controls
- Communicating results with management
- Propose changes to improve any deficiencies
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Sox Analyst Resume Examples & Samples
- BS in Accounting/Finance, CPA/CIA preferred; · ---5+ years of experience with full SOX audits; Public Accounting experience helpful
- Ability to identify, communicate, and resolve problems required
- Strong analytical, organizational, time management, oral/written communication skills are essential
- Able to work independently (self-directed) and take initiative with audits
- Advanced Excel skills
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Senior IT SOX Analyst Resume Examples & Samples
- Support the coordination process of all IT SOX Compliance activities
- Serve as a key liaison between Accounting/Finance, IT, Internal Audit, and Kemper’s external auditors in SOX IT matters
- Assist the Corporate SOX Compliance team with IT system/infrastructure scoping, risk assessment, and control design
- Work with various stakeholders to identify information asset owners to classify data and systems as part of a control framework implementation
- Play key role in the implementation of new systems brought into SOX scope, including risk identification/mitigation, control design, and pre-/post-implementation reviews
- Participate in the research, evaluation, design, and testing of information security solutions to ensure that security is factored into the evaluation, selection, installation and configuration of hardware, applications and software
- Assist in the execution of certain controls, including review of quarterly certification submissions from control owners and appropriate documentation of procedures
- Support the CISO team to monitor ongoing IT projects and ensuring proper considerations are being made around IT controls
- Support the CISO and work with IT and business stakeholders to define, collect and report on metrics that effectively communicate risk management successes and progress of security compliance
- Support the CISO and assist the CISO team in developing and maintaining the security program, and drive security projects that address identified risks and business security requirements while serving as an active and consistent participant in the information security governance process
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with the IT organization, project and application development teams, management and business personnel
- A strong understanding of the business impact of security tools, technologies and policies
- Sound working knowledge of COSO integrated framework of internal controls, generally accepted auditing standards, and knowledge of IT controls required
- Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley required, with knowledge of PCAOB Audit Standards a plus
- Knowledge and experience with broader business processes, financial controls and accounting principles a plus
- Strong understanding of information security concepts, protocols, industry best practices, strategies and frameworks such as International Standards Organization (ISO) 2700x or NIST
- In-depth knowledge and understanding of information risk concepts and principles as a means of relating business needs to security controls
- Strong analytical skills to analyze security requirements and relate them to appropriate security controls
- Experience with and ability to document processes, systems and controls
- The ability to perform risk, business impact, control and vulnerability assessments, and recommend treatment strategies
- The ability to interact and build strong relationships with key stakeholders at all levels and across all business units and organizations, and work effectively with business managers, IT engineering and IT operations staff
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Senior Sox Analyst Resume Examples & Samples
- Executes the test of design and test of effectiveness of in-scope business processes, as defined within the Business Unit Narratives
- Completes testing by collecting, analyzing, interpreting and verifying information. This information is examined to determine whether records and reports contain accurate, reliable, timely, and complete information; and to determine whether controls over records, reports and documentation are adequate and effective
- Documents the procedures used in each testing assignment and participates in the preparation of detailed work papers to include: tested control, detailed issues, evidence, and associated risk
- Schedules assignments and manages workload based on agreed upon deadlines
- Completes testing and walkthrough work papers in accordance with standards for External Auditor reliance and ING requirements
- File/administrative tasks as assigned
- CPA or CIA designations
- 5-7 years’ experience with Sarbanes Oxley (SOX)
- Customer Focused: Passionate drive to delight our customers and offer unique solutions that deliver on their expectations
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Sox Analyst Resume Examples & Samples
- Assist in maintaining and enhancing the SOX program, including Corporate standards, procedures, and testing approaches
- Maintain the SOX 404 database containing SOX documentation of processes, risks and controls and ensure the database is updated timely and accurately
- Coordinate the preparation of documentation to evidence management's attestation of SOX compliance and support executive management's quarterly and annual certification
- Work closely with the Management and Internal Audit leadership to ensure appropriate coverage for the SOX testing, to include Entity Level controls, End User Controls, and IT General Controls
- Work closely with our external auditors to ensure the program meets their requirements in terms of scope, timing and approach
- Conduct walk-throughs on significant processes to ensure the identification of key risks, adequacy of stated controls, and identify the significance of any control gaps
- Review and evaluate results of walkthroughs performed to determine control effectiveness and areas for potential improvement
- Produce high quality process documentation that meets the standards of the SOX Compliance Department
- Foster and maintain group spirit and high team morale
- Remain current with changes in regulations to ensure timely compliance with SOX 404 to include internal control updates/changes as needed/required
- Assist in the development and delivery of SOX training and/or training materials for employees
- Provide guidance and support as a subject matter expert to process owners for any implementation or remediation activities, including documentation of action plans
- Consult with management of the business units to design and implement new or enhanced processes to strengthen controls
- Provide insight and control recommendation to management both proactively and in response to control issues
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree and/or relevant professional certifications preferred (MBA, CPA, CIA, etc.)
- 2+ years of public accounting or relevant industry experience required, preferably with a Big 4 or large regional accounting firm and/or a large publicly traded company
- Sound knowledge of and experience with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002,the COSO 2013 control framework, and U.S. GAAP, as well as familiarity with internal control concepts, practices, and procedures
- Skilled in conducting and documenting SOX walkthroughs
- Understanding of banking regulations and compliance as related to financial services strongly preferred
- Skilled in developing remediation and mitigation strategies for control weaknesses
- Ability to work independently and take initiatives with SOX reviews and analyses
- Excellent organizational and project management skills - ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to work with others or independently as the situation dictates
- Strong proficiency in analytical work, documentation capacity and capability, and presentation abilities
- Ability to adapt to changing requirements
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Sox Analyst Resume Examples & Samples
- Working with process owners to maintain SOX documentation and controls that mitigate NGC risk/control standards,
- Analyzing auditor or management reported issues and making a determination of SOX findings,
- Completing quarterly/annual reporting requirements,
- Coordinating with internal/external auditors to facilitate SOX testing,
- Providing guidance to the sector on how to implement Corporate SOX requirements,
- Representing the sector at enterprise-wide meetings and on teams aimed at continually improving the NGC SOX initiative
- Assist with sector’s internal accounting reviews, through testing and validation
- Assist in financial statement reviews and other accounting related tasks
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Sox Analyst Resume Examples & Samples
- Assists with the development and implementation of the global SOX compliance process
- Participates in the performance of the company-wide risk assessment and scoping activities for SOX compliance
- Assists in the execution of SOX compliance processes, including the evaluation of the design of SOX controls, the completion of SOX walkthroughs and process flows, and testing the effectiveness of SOX controls
- Ensures the documentation for the controls design and operating effectiveness is complete, properly supported and addresses the relevant risks within the process
- Performs or reviews test findings, facilitates the remediation of control gaps, and, with the assistance of the Sr. Manager of Global SOX, escalates possible critical issues to the senior management team
- Identifies the SOX impact of changes in the control environment due to changes in accounting regulations, internal company policies, system enhancements or implementations, company reorganizations and reacts accordingly to update existing controls or add new controls when necessary
- Builds a good rapport and solid business relationships with process owners and the Zebra Management Team
- Works closely with external accounting firm to ensure their reliance on our SOX testing to reduce their need for additional work
- Provides the Internal Auditor team (and/or other team members, as relevant) with appropriate guidance during the course of SOX process
- Assists in the coordination of control self-assessments
- Conducts SOX training, as needed
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Senior Sox Analyst Resume Examples & Samples
- Assist in drafting compliance memos
- Review SSAE 16 reports for outside service providers
- Provide support for external auditor reliance on internal audit work for SOX compliance
- Perform walkthroughs of key controls over financial reporting, as needed
- Perform testing of key controls over financial reporting as needed
- Review documentation updates of business processes and related controls to support process owners with their responsibility for adequate/optimal control design
- Support the preparation of SOX compliance and status reporting, including documentation of deficiencies as needed
- Participate as an integral part of the team, exhibiting ownership, follow through, initiative, awareness and effective communication
- Assist in recommending business solutions/alternatives for best practices
- Assist in the integration of business acquisitions
- Perform special projects and presentations as needed
- Understanding of the COSO framework, SOX, financial reporting risks, internal controls & test plan development, US GAAP
- Experience in collecting and analyzing complex data, evaluating information and systems, and drawing logical conclusions
- Ability to stay organized, multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively present to peers and management
- Ability to effectively work with employees at all levels within the organization to analyze processes and implement recommendations for change
- Ability to work independently, with limited required direction and guidance and provide appropriate direction to other internal audit project team members while conducting SOX work
- Proficient in a Microsoft Windows environment (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio) with experience with Vlookups and Pivot tables
- Possess excellent business acumen and professional demeanor
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Sox Analyst Resume Examples & Samples
- 3-5 years’ experience preparing and maintaining SOX/Change Management documentation
- Minimum of 5 years in Information Technology
- Working knowledge and understanding of Sarbanes Oxley compliance, including IT General Controls and Application controls
- Experience with the creation of Sarbanes Oxley controls or other compliance standards
- Hands-on experience with Sarbanes Oxley or Compliance testing, including the development of remediation activities or steps
- Proficient in IT Project Life Cycle Management
- Proven ability to prioritize work load, work effectively on concurrent tasks, and be able to meet project deadlines
- Proven ability to facilitate meetings or discussions with internal and external personnel to determine action items and completion dates
- Experience in Information Services including knowledge of auditing principles, auditing standards, IIA standards and Sarbanes Oxley requirements
- Experience conducting, or providing evidence for audits
- Assesses SOX IT controls and recommends remediation steps to management
- Executes detailed and more complex IT control testing procedures
- Documenting Sarbanes Oxley testing results and/or findings, including the gathering and organizing of documentation or evidence collected
- Reporting issues or deficiencies found during testing
- Working with the appropriate person or team to document the planned remediation steps and estimated completion date
- Working both independently and across teams, or across entities, to collect evidence to facilitate IT SOX Testing
- Interface between IT and Internal Audit
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Sox Analyst Resume Examples & Samples
- Maintain relationships with control owners to provide guidance and training regarding SOX program and requirements
- Serve as valued control advisor to process and control owners on any SOX related issues within significant processes owned
- Participate in walkthrough-like meetings with process and control owners as well as internal and external auditors
- Facilitate control testing and resolve control issues
- Perform individual control deficiency analysis monitoring and aggregation analysis
- Contribute in GRC application configuration and implementation
- Qualified Accountant, ideally with a big 4 accountancy firm
- Experience in financial services preferred
- At least 3-5 years of relevant financial accounting experience is required
- Self-starter and critical thinker with attention to details that desires a high-profile position
- Ability to develop relationships with diverse groups and different levels of financial and operating personnel
- Flexibility, multi-tasking, creative thinking, good business judgment skills are required to meet strict deadlines and manage other projects
- Advanced skills in Excel; experience with Word, Visio, Access and SharePoint
- Understanding of financial statement assertions and COSO integrated control framework
- Experience with key concepts of PCAOB AS5 and PCAOB Staff Audit Practice Alerts a plus
- Experience with information produced by entity, service organization controls (SOC1), General Information Technology Controls (GITCs), system interface, and automated / IT dependent controls a plus
- Experience with significant business processes such as Fee-based Services, Risk Management Hedging, Derivatives Trading, Deposits, Securities, Taxes, Compensation, and Benefits a plus
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Sox Analyst Resume Examples & Samples
- Assist with the development and maintenance of Bunge’s SOX framework, which includes to conduct the annual risk assessment, scoping for management testing and compliance to the 2013 COSO Internal Control – Integrated Framework
- Assist with the ongoing evaluation, testing, and enhancement of the SOX Program by performing walkthroughs and control testing for selected OpCo’s and Corporate processes, including IT General Controls and SOC 1 reviews, and developing and maintaining standard testing templates and scripts
- Manage the SOX Program application (Cadency Compliance), including user access maintenance, workflow monitoring and maintenance and performing quality checks of selected OpCo’s and processes
- Provide support to the deficiency reporting & remediation process, including providing assistance to OpCo SOX teams to fulfil their SOX reporting needs through Cadency Compliance, tracking remediation status of SOX related Global Internal Audit (“GIA”) findings and the escalation process
- Provide support with SOX PMO Audit Committee and Management Reporting
- Continue professional development on US GAAP and SOX
- Develop relationships with OpCo’s SOX Coordinators, internal and external auditors, and highlight best practices
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Sox Analyst Resume Examples & Samples
- Primary support of SOX/Privilege Access requests
- Investigating issues raised
- Crafting Audit Responses
- Implementing SOX/Privilege Access controls
- Supporting Identity and Access Administration functions for employees and contractor
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Internal Controls & SOX Analyst Resume Examples & Samples
- Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) compliance testing and analysis, including coordination of robust and timely remediation of deficiencies
- Drive and initiate internal controls initiatives
- Lead business risk, self-assessment, and implementation of action plans
- Coordinate and track accounting / non accounting processing policy deviation requests
- Provide internal and/or external analysis, consultation and decision support
- Facilitate problem resolution and analysis
- Develop and present data to the leadership and others within the organization
- Coordinate communication of information between departments
- Frequent communication and coordination with global, cross functional, and third party providers
- Lead local Business Continuity activities and Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) record retention requirements
- Serve as a liaison between General Motors Audit Services and other external auditors
- Assist in developing and communicating corporate policies and practices
- Leverage best practices from regional shared service centers and apply locally
- Knowledge and understanding of corporate/unit policies and procedures
- Ability to prioritize assignments/projects and multi-task within restricted time constraints
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing controls environment
- Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision on unstructured assignments
- Work involves a high level of independent judgment, decision making, problem solving, creativity, and initiative
- Strong Audit skills
- Demonstrated problem solving and analytical abilities
- Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated commitment to teamwork and partnerships
- Strong networking and collaboration skills
- Highly proficient in computer and technology driven skills