SOX Compliance Analyst
Job Description
Our client, a global public technology company, has an immediate need for a SOX Compliance Analyst.
Who: Global Public Technology Company
What: SOX Compliance Analyst
When: Immediate Need
Where: Metro Atlanta
Why: Growth
Salary: Base up to $70k +/- plus excellent benefits
Responsibilities:
- Assist in the annual SOX 404 financial statement mapping, risk assessment and scoping process
- Identify significant locations, business units, transaction cycles and critical processes and accounts ensuring an adequate scope and testing of the Company’s financial statements.
- Perform SOX Section 404 related tests of controls, including Accounting and IT controls testing and prepare related documentation
- Perform walkthroughs and risk assessments with process owners and document/assess results to ensure adequate control design and identification of “key” controls
- Assist process owners in the preparation and on-going maintenance of SOX process documentation and process flowcharts
- Coordinate testing of key controls, track completion, monitor status and continuous follow up with business process owners
- Identify process/control deficiencies, recommend remediation plan, and monitor remediation progress
- Serve as the main SOX contact for coordination with external auditors related to testing requests and issues
- Evaluate changes in process, people, and technology that may have an impact to internal control over financial reporting, document SOX impact and provide controls guidance and training, as required.
- Coordinate the quarterly SOX certification process
- Coordinate segregation of duties review
- Work closely with global cross-function teams to provide ongoing SOX support
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- 3 + years relevant experience in related field (internal audit, corporate accounting, public accounting, etc.)
- CPA/CIA license preferred
- Public accounting experience preferred
- Working knowledge of GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, Section 404, including an understanding of general IT control areas
- Well organized, detail-oriented team player
- Ability to multitask effectively and work independently and confidently
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to communicate effectively across various levels of management
- Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Knowledge of business systems (i.e. Oracle ERP)
- Experience with MS Visio a plus
This is an exceptional opportunity to join a growing corporation with high visibility to the Executive Team.
For immediate consideration, please submit your resume to lori@stafffinancial.com.
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