Internal Control Analyst

Description & Requirements :

Serves as an Analyst in the internal controls function in coordinating and completing documentation and testing of internal controls. Further, the Analyst - Internal Controls will perform special projects that enable effective monitoring and performance of internal controls. Executes the control test sampling strategy, tracks request, actively manages their fulfillment, and tracks control test status. This position will have the opportunity to work with a diverse set of finance and cross-functional stakeholders.

Technical Competence :

• Work with the COE team and the US-based internal controls team to complete the control testing plan, including performing walkthroughs, completing tests of design and tests of operating effectiveness.
• Perform analytical reviews and interpretation of financial data and provide understandable explanations to non-financial business partners.
• Understand daily activities of the department and help in coordinating and managing the SOX compliance process to ensure daily and period goals/deadlines are met.
• Assist in providing requested deliverables to the internal and external auditors in conjunction with the quarterly review/year-end audit process.
• Work with management within the Internal Control function to report and resolve internal control and reconciliation issues.
• Assist management in assessing and identifying controls needed for new processes and opportunities for operating efficiencies.
• Understand and complete control testing documentation
• Evaluate Account Reconciliation quality
• Supervises the departmental staff in the absence of the department manager.

Desired Profile :

CA/MBF Finance,Certified Public Accountant,Certified Internal Auditor, or Certified Information Systems Auditor license preferred.

Experience : 1-3 years into Internal Control/Internal Audit/Sox

Extraordinary interpersonal skills to work in conjunction with other departments, vendors, and internal and external customers.

Must be a team player who also works well independently.

Must be able to analyze data, draw conclusions, interpret results, and make recommendations with respect to accounting treatments.

Must be able to read, analyze, interpret, and comprehend financial reports, and legal documents.

Must be able to communicate effectively in both an oral and written manner to common inquiries or complaints from team members, customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.

Must be able to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to top management, external department heads, customers, clients, and other employees.