Internal Audit – Financial Reporting Controls/SOX – Associate

Internal Audit – Financial Reporting Controls/SOX – Associate

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in internal audit and/or public accounting firm, focused on financial statements /internal controls/Sarbanes-Oxley in the financial services industry
• Undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• Proficient understanding of public company financial statements and financial reporting risks and controls
• Strong project management, organizational and presentation skills
• Experience operating independently while managing multiple projects
• Professional integrity of the highest order
• Ability to be proactive and work well within a team and individually
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and analytical rigor, with a commitment to achieving the highest standard of care
• Ability to think critically and strategically to develop innovative recommendations to mitigate risks / add value
• Ability to adapt to new challenges and thrive in a dynamic environment while handling multiple priorities
• Ability to work with and establish relationships with various levels of business stakeholders
• Enthusiastic approach to the role

Responsibilities

• Support Financial Reporting Controls PMO in execution of the firm-wide Sarbanes-Oxley program requirements of ICFR compliance
• Coordinate with process owners across business segments and corporate functions from planning through deficiency remediation
• Collaborate with external audit for key financial reporting requirements to maximize reliance
• Collaborate with team members to deliver on responsibilities, including dedicated offshore resources
• Contribute to preparation of financial statement and fraud risk assessments
• Prepare for and participate in design walkthroughs and maintain process narratives and controls
• Perform control testing quality assurance reviews and evaluate control deficiencies, propose remediation and monitor to closure
• Facilitate quarterly SOX Process Owner attestations
• Assist in preparation of SOX status reporting for Audit Committee
• Analyze 10-Q and 10-K financial statements
• Engage in financial reporting valuation control reviews with the audit team, participate in discussions with management and external auditors
• Maintain knowledge of current regulatory requirements impacting internal controls over financial reporting
• Develop ongoing working relationships within the firm, and communicate ways to improve controls
• Learn and become an expert with using AuditBoard, BXIA’s cloud-based SOX/Audit workflow tool
• Participate in firm and industry events that will enhance your skills and expand your knowledge of the alternative asset management field

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA certification is preferred