The
SOX Analyst
role will join the Global Financial Control (SOX) team within the
Corporate Controller’s Group. The team is responsible for the Corporation’s
global internal control over financial reporting (ICFR) that includes annual
scoping and risk assessment, key process documentation and control
identification, deficiency analysis, quarterly certifications and management
reporting. The professional will be involved in efforts related to the annual
Sarbanes-Oxley Act compliance and will be responsible for key quarterly
processes. The position provides varied and hands-on exposure into the entire
organization, frequent interactions with SOX stakeholders at all management
levels globally, as well as internal and external auditors. The successful
individual will be required to have strong process execution skills and
attention to detail in addition to interacting and developing working
relationships with the global business and finance teams.
Responsibilities:
Responsible
for assigned governance areas and execution of end-to-end related
activities in a timely and dependable mannerLead/Support
the operation, documentation, and enhancement of technically sound SOX
program governance methodologies, policies and proceduresAssist
in maintenance and quality assurance of SOX process and control
documentation including updates to narratives, flowcharts, and
risk-control matrixAssist
with the system implementation of the new GRC application, perform user
acceptance testing, design reports and develop sound SOX Governance
processes in the new environmentAssist
in updating regular presentations and reporting to Audit Committee,
Disclosure Committee, Controls Committee and Management Group; create ad
hoc reports and presentations as required Partner
and communicate with teams across business areas to move key SOX
initiatives forwardManage
relationships with SOX stakeholders to provide guidance and training
regarding SOX program and requirementsUse
critical thinking and good judgement to solve problems and resolve issuesConsider
key risks, key reports, control evidence, end-user computing, and management
review controls with information provided by process and control ownersParticipate
in walkthrough-like meetings with process and control owners as well as
management testing team and external auditorsPerform
control deficiency analysis and aggregation analysis
Bachelor's
degree, accounting or finance is preferredAt
least 3-4 years of relevant financial accounting experience is
required CPA
is preferredExperience
in a “Big 4” CPA firm preferred Functional
/ Industry knowledge preferred
Working at Northern Trust goes far beyond just
having a job. We encourage our partners to bring their full self to the
workplace. Learning how your interests and experience could continue to grow
with our longstanding and trusted business is important to us. In return, we
will support you with your personal and career goals in a number of ways:
Financial
– Life Assurance, Disability Plan, Pension/ Gratuity, Annual Pay ReviewWork
Life Balance – Flexible Work Options, Incremental Annual Leave, Community
Volunteer DaysProfessional
Development – Clear Career Path, Education Assistance, Recognition
Programme, NT University (wide range of online, virtual & in house
training options) and employee-led Business Resource Councils dedicated to
diversity and inclusion initiatives.Health
& Wellbeing – Private Medical Insurance, Active Sports & Social
clubs (lunchtime and after-work groups), Employee Assistance Program
We
hope you’re excited about this new opportunity to develop your career with us
We
value a diverse and inclusive workplace and believe together we can achieve
greater.
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