SOX 404 Compliance – APAC Region, Assistant Vice President #179474

Your field of responsibility

The position is an important role within our global SOX 404 compliance program. The role will be focused on functioning as a key team member to assist with the management of the APAC regional SOX 404 book-of-work across all aspects of the annual SOX lifecycle as well as managing relationships with partners within the global SOX 404 program and across the organization, with a focus on the APAC region.

Your future colleagues

You will be working with the regional APAC SOX 404 Compliance Program.

APAC SOX 404 Program Management and APAC Business Process Controls (BPC), led by a Vice President based in Singapore. The APAC team has resources based in both Singapore and Pune.

The APAC regional team is part of Group SOX 404 Compliance Program Management and Group Business Process Controls (BPC), led by a Director based in Zurich, which has the mandate to manage compliance with SOX 404 rules for Credit Suisse Group AG (CSG) and Credit Suisse AG (CS). The program is global with regional teams based in Raleigh, London, Zurich, Pune and Singapore.

The SOX 404 Compliance BPC Program is part of Group Finance (GF) Operational Risk & Control (ORC), led by a Managing Director based in Zurich. GF ORC identifies, manages and measures the operational risks within CFO functions through key CSG level programs such as Global SOX 404, General Ledger Account Ownership (GLAO) and Regulatory Reporting Programs. GF ORC is also responsible for carrying out planned and ad-hoc Quality Assurance Reviews (QARs) across GF and certain support departments.

The department values Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) and is committed to realizing the firm’s D&I ambition which is an integral part of our global cultural values.

Your skills and experience 

Main Duties/Responsibilities of the Role 

The open position, based in Pune, is a key role within the regional SOX 404 Compliance BPC Program. You will function as a ‘Regional SOX Deputy Manager’ (corporate title = Assistant Vice President) focused on the regional APAC program. 

• Function as a deputy representative for the regional SOX 404 BPC Program.
• Assist with the management of the regional book of work across all phases of the SOX cycle. This includes assistance with tracking, monitoring and reporting regional issues and regional status. This also includes supporting SOX control owners and SOX local supporters throughout the annual SOX lifecycle.
• Develop and manage key relationships across a varied functions and seniority levels.
• Perform SOX issue assessments on matters arising from a variety of channels (e.g. SAB 99 items, reported operational incidents, internal audit reports, etc.).
• Assess and detail the severity of identified SOX control deficiencies.
• Support the line as it relates to the application of the SOX 404 policy and mentorship.
• Assist with the preparation of supporting data for use in various management & committee reporting (e.g. Global SOX 404 Steering Committee, Group Audit Committee, etc.) along with scoping & mapping of key regional SOX controls.
• Resolve regional SOX quality matters noted within quality assurance metrics and reports.
• Perform user acceptance testing on changes to the SOX documentation application.
• Perform a variety of other SOX relevant Projects and ad-hoc requirements.
• Liaise closely with counterparts who work in a regional or global capacity within the SOX program.

Required Work Experience/Background: 

• You have a degree in accounting and/or finance.
• You are a CPA or Chartered Accountant and understand US GAAP.
• You have 6 – 8 years of SOX proven experience – achieved either at the Big 4 (on multinational integrated audit engagements, which are PCAOB compliant) or at a multinational bank (within SOX 404 compliance, Group Finance, Internal Audit, etc.).
• You understand SOX methodology – both theoretical and practical.
• You have proven experience in financial services and understand how a multinational bank operates.
• You understand the US GAAP accounting standards, processes and typical key SOX controls relating to operations, finance and product control along with the external audit cycle.
• You have experience working on a distributed team and interacting with colleagues both locally and overseas.
• You are relationship focused and able to build and manage a various type of positive relationships across the organization.
• You are articulate and effectively connect with partners at a variety of seniority levels.
• Proficient in organizational, analytical skills and have the ability to meet strict reporting deadlines.
• Result oriented, dedicated, hardworking who can work on own initiative and can deliver on time under pressure with a high level of integrity and flexibility, sense of urgency, attention to detail and quality standards
• You are able and willing to start work at 7:00 AM IST.
• Understands the value of diversity in the workplace and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture in all aspects of working life so that people from all backgrounds receive equal treatment, realize their full potential and can bring their full, authentic selves to work

Your new employer 

Find a new home for your skills, ideas, and ambitions. Credit Suisse offers you the ideal environment to progress your career, attractive benefits and excellent training.

We are a leading wealth manager with strong global investment banking capabilities founded in 1856. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, and with more than 45,000 employees from over 150 nations, we are always looking for motivated individuals to help us shape the future for our clients.

Credit Suisse is an equal opportunity employer. Welcoming diversity gives us a competitive advantage in the global marketplace and drives our success. Our bank provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, as well as those with other needs or beliefs as may be protected under applicable local law. If you require assistance during the recruitment process, please let your recruiter know.

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