American Express - SOX Compliance

SOX Complaince

- End to end review of processes, with an objective to identify improvement opportunities in the SOX control structure in order to ensure effective and efficient Internal controls over Financial Reporting across AXP. It also includes performing risk assessment of new products as part of the New Product Approval to proactively ensure existence of right controls.

- Documenting the process understanding and risk assessment through detailed process maps, narratives and risk control matrix.

- The candidate would be required to work on effectively monitoring the changes to SOX controls, change management of SOX critical applications & SOX critical third party vendors.

- The role requires an ability to implement change and act as a catalyst to improve internal controls and financial integrity within global processes.

- The candidate should have ability to communicate effectively and build & maintain relationships with Business Partners.

- The incumbent will be interacting at all levels in the organization to enforce control standards while maintaining strong customer relationships.

- Maintain and enhance competency through ongoing professional development.

This role may be subject to additional background verification checks.

Strong accounting, assurance and advisory skills required. AXP process and policies knowledge a plus. Candidate should have strong analytical, communication, thought leadership, influencing/ collaboration skills. The position provides an opportunity to get an end to end view of several AXP processes. Candidate should be able to function in a global matrix and dynamic environment.

Required Qualifications :

- The incumbent should preferably be a Chartered Accountant or a Finance/Risk & Controls Professional with 2-3 years of post qualification experience

- Experience in public accounting/ internal audit/ Sox compliance or related field required

- Position requires a strong control and compliance background and a good understanding of risks, controls and audit procedures

- Knowledge of the Sarbanes Oxley Act including SOX 302/404 and internal controls over financial reporting

- Strong understanding of COSO model preferred

- Ability to think analytically and clearly, communicate complex issues, and develop control recommendations

- Effective written and verbal communication skills; ability to present control analysis and recommendations with clarity and professionalism

- Demonstrated track record of integrity, effective communication, innovation, and excellence.