Friedman Williams
Internal Audit SOX Finance Morris Plains New Jersey
Job ID: 15584
The Internal Audit Finance Associate – SOX, will assist in the performance of the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Compliance Program to identify, measure, and evaluate the effectiveness of financial and operational controls, determine compliance with established policies and procedures, and document the results of the work performed; work closely with the other members of the Internal Audit team, business departments within the organization, and external auditors; support special projects around internal control and process improvements, and assist with other projects as assigned
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide support to the Internal Audit Finance Manager – SOX, in the performance of the Company’s annual SOX compliance testing. Exhibit a strong understanding of business risks, controls, and testing methodologies as they relate to auditing of financial reporting and SOX controls. Identify opportunities to strengthen controls and improve operational efficiency and productivity. Schedule and participate in internal control and business process walkthroughs. Track and maintain evidence request list items. Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls. Assist in the updating of business process narratives and flowcharts, as required. Identify internal control deficiencies, inadequate documentation/ evidence, and other irregularities. Effectively prepare clear and concise audit work papers. Complete annual SOX testing within assigned deadlines. Maintain up to date knowledge of compliance guidelines, interpretations and standards. Assist team members in various internal audit projects on an ad-hoc basis.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance (CPA or CIA candidate preferred). Public accounting experience or industry equivalent preferred. 0-2 years of experience in an organization of appropriate scale and complexity. Comprehensive understanding of internal auditing, GAAP, PCAOB standards, SEC regulations, SOX Compliance, and COSO Framework. Experience with SAP and AuditBoard preferred. Strong written and oral communication skills. Proven team management skills and ability to drive group consensus. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with all levels of management. Flexible travel requirements; 10-15%.
For immediate consideration please email James Martinos at jmartinos@friedmanwilliams.com