| Financial Analyst at Princeton, New Jersey, USA |
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| From: Mike, Dewsoftech [email protected] Reply to: [email protected] Financial Analyst Location: Princeton, NJ (Hybrid) Duration:6+ months Role Description: The Internal Controls Analyst will support the US J-SOX compliance program and the internal controls over financial reporting. The role will partner with cross-functional teams including IT, Accounting, FP&A, Legal, and Compliance. Work with key stakeholders to identify gaps and implement appropriate controls when deficiencies are identified. The role will also serve as a subject matter resource and provide guidance / training across the organization as it relates to controls and process best practices. The Internal Control Analyst IV Tasks Include: Maintain a strong control environment and ensure that the control environment is properly designed and implemented across the Otsuka US organizations. Ensure J-SOX controls are optimized and operating effectively. Monitor key financial processes to ensure compliance with internal control standards, accounting principles and company policies. Partner with IT business partners to ensure IT General Controls (ITGCs) are properly documented and operating as designed. Coordinate IT control owner self-testing, documentation, and conclusion. Lead the annual review of the Risk & Control Matrix and rationalize whether controls should be added, removed, or demoted based on risk profile and process level changes. Assist Internal and External Auditors in coordinating J-SOX documentation requests, walkthroughs, follow-ups and status calls. Serve as liaison between the Internal Audit co-sourced J-SOX testing provider and US control owners for J-SOX related control activities. Work closely with the Internal Audit team in coordinating audits and preparing auditees in advance. Provide guidance when audit findings are reported. Evaluate Internal Auditors recommendations and proposed process improvements for applicability and appropriateness. Analyze issues / control gaps to develop and implement timely remedial actions to ensure repeatability, consistency and operating effectiveness. Perform the annual Fraud Risk Assessment and report issuance. Monitor and implement fraud risk mitigation plans. Continuous monitoring and reperform selected controls. Build strong working relationships across the functional areas. Required: Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline 5-10 years of experience working in related role with increasing responsibility Certification as a CPA, CIA, CFE, CISA or similar Knowledge of US SOX, J-SOX, IFRS, US GAAP, SSAE 18 Strong analytical skills and proven problem solver Demonstrates ability to work cross-functionally to identify and implement effective process improvements Ability to work as an individual or in a team environment; proactive Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Outlook and Teams) Experience with data analytics and data visualization Working knowledge of SAP S/4Hana, Ariba and Concur Effective negotiator with strong time management and project management skills Demonstrates clear and concise verbal and written communication skills Preferred: Pharmaceutical, Life Sciences, or Biotech industry experience Knowledge of ITGCs and application controls Experience with GRC tools or SOX assessment applications What they are seeking: 2 contractors to help with day to day in Internal Controls extra hands Auditing experience US SOX and ideally J-SOX Some knowledge of looking at control and understanding if it does what it should Maybe someone coming out of audit could be a fit Certification is mandatory to make sure there is a level of knowledge in auditing, controls issues, fraud risk Working towards a cert is fine. No cert not a complete deal breaker but prefer it US SOX background is fine, can learn J-SOX.just some nuances that are different Pharma/health ideal but some of team isnt from there so other regulated industries could work. Not mandatory People management skills/experience for the more senior role would be great Thanks & Regards Mike Henry Senior IT Recruiter Email: [email protected] Keywords: information technology microsoft Colorado New Jersey Financial Analyst [email protected] |
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