SOX PMO Associate - Business Process

Are you passionate about internal controls? We are looking to hire someone to manage the organization's global Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) program management office (PMO). Reporting directly to the SOX PMO Manager, this role will support oversight of the SOX program-partnering with stakeholder, reporting, technology strategy, and program analytics.

Description

• Assist teams across Finance and IT to scope, document, organize and test key SOX controls and reports

• Collaborate with internal and external auditors on SOX and control questions related to electronic audit evidence (EAE), applications, and key reports

• Partner with various managers and teams in support of SOX compliance

• Work with GBS, Finance, and IT to help with controls, control design, and process improvements

• Understand populations, sample selection, electronic audit evidence, and documentation considerations

• Be proactive and able to assist with special projects as needed

• Interact with and communicate to different levels of management

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated experience identifying and evaluating financial risks and controls

Demonstrated experience scoping and benchmarking key reports

Relevant SOX and financial audit experience

Ability to communicate effectively at many levels

Demonstrated experience in designing test steps to test key controls

Demonstrated experience performing walkthroughs and testing of manual and automated controls

Demonstrated ability in positively working with other departments/teams and influencing without authority

Ability to act independently, be self-motivated, and motivate others

Self-starter with the ability to deal with ambiguity and work independently

Ability to thrive in a highly visible position in a fast paced, deadline driven environment

Exceptional organizational and documentation skills

General working knowledge of the various aspects of the finance process areas, including Order-to-Cash, Purchase-to-Pay, and Record-to-Report

Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills

ERP experience required, SAP experience preferred

Understanding of IT general controls preferred

Experience with business intelligence, analytics and data warehousing a plus

CPA/CISA preferred

Minimum Qualifications

5+ years of experience in SOX, internal controls, internal audit, or external audit

Bachelors degree in accounting, finance, management information systems, or similar

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