AVP - Financial Audit - Internal Control - CA

Experience in financial statement audit (or equivalent) experience

Strong background in internal controls

- Experience with SOX compliance and knowledge of legal, regulatory and industry requirements

- Strong understanding of SEC and PCAOB requirements as well as COSO Integrated Framework of Internal Control.

Responsibilities:-

- Assist in executing the overall SOX process including financial statement risk assessment, scoping, process and control identification, documentation, as well as deficiency assessment and reporting

- Work with the Global SOX Program Office in developing a proactive control monitoring and change management program and also strengthen existing GRC system and process capabilities to support SOX assessment and reporting

- Assist to enhance deficiency management framework, including completeness and timeliness of enterprise-wide SOX issue identification and assessment

- Partner closely with controls / compliance team within the different business units globally as well as internal and external auditors

- Assist in the preparation of reports/presentations on the status of the compliance process for stakeholders including, but not limited to, process owners, senior management, executive management (CAO, CFO, CEO), Deficiency Evaluation Council, Disclosure Committee, and Audit Committee

- Assist in strengthening enterprise-wide compliance program with SOX requirements surrounding third party vendors

- Train new or existing process and control owners on SOX compliance processes, including preparation for testing performed by Corporate Audit

- Stay current on new technical literature applicable to the internal control process (e.g., PCAOB guidance, SEC, etc.)

- Assist in executing governance functions regarding GL account ownership and reconciliations, working closely with the Global Financial Control US leadership team

Requirements:

Required Skills

- Chartered Accountant or CPA designation / Master's degree or equivalent in Accounting and/or Finance

- Minimum of 10 years of financial statement audit (or equivalent) experience with a strong background in internal controls. Big 4 and financial services industry experience preferred

- Experience with SOX compliance and knowledge of legal, regulatory and industry requirements

- Ability to engage with management at various levels regarding internal controls, compliance & risk management and accounting

- Strong understanding of SEC and PCAOB requirements as well as COSO Integrated Framework of Internal Control

- Strong relationship management skills to navigate the complexities of aligning stakeholders, building consensus and resolving conflicts in a large, distributed organization; proven ability to influence peers/stakeholders and other leaders across various lines of business

- Proven ability to manage multiple and often competing priorities in a global environment; Ability to drive strategic initiatives with a track record of successful change and making difficult decisions

- Ability to decompose complex issues and drive timely decisions, knowing when to engage others for additional input, and when to act independently