Our client, a Fortune 500 Company, is looking for a Senior SOX Auditor to join their growing team.
06th May, 2022
Location: Roseland, NJ or Norfolk, VA
General Responsibilities:
Execute the Sarbanes-Oxley walk-throughs and test plans for the company in a timely manner and in accordance with the testing calendar
Document work in accordance with departmental practices and workpaper standards
Communicate SOX testing results in a timely manner to the Project Manager and when necessary, to the Process Owners
Specific Responsibilities:
Planning and perform Sarbanes-Oxley walk-throughs and testing in accordance with the departmental testing strategy while meeting project deadlines
Prepare and document the testing lead sheets for assigned projects in accordance with departmental standards and update the SOX repository in a timely manner
Provide timely status reports to the project manager on progress of assigned projects
Develop value added relationships with process owners and local business unit management
Supervise work of more junior (or external) team members, engage in SOX reviews including workpaper review, monitoring progress of the project(s), and reviewing and addressing identified issues prior to discussing with the project manager
Coordinate and provide guidance to the team (i.e., mentoring) when conducting Sarbanes-Oxley walk-throughs and testing in accordance with the departmental testing strategy, while meeting project deadlines
Determine root cause of failures and potential business impact and assisting the business in failure remediation
Lead more complex reviews and special projects
Experience:
2+ years of experience, preferable in a Big 4 Public or National Accounting firm, with a focus on Sarbanes-Oxley work
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred
CPA preferred
Requirements:
Must have strong knowledge of auditing practices, internal controls and Sarbanes-Oxley regulations (Sections 302 and 404)
Proficient in MS Office; knowledge of SharePoint, Archer a plus
Willingness to travel for work assignments, estimated at no more than 30% per year (post-pandemic)
Ability to work independently and to proactively manage workload
Excellent written and oral communication skills required
Excellent time management skills and a process-oriented approach
Flexible and easily adaptable to changing conditions and requirements
Facilitate teamwork by contributing to team efforts, sharing responsibility for team results and exhibiting a positive attitude