Financial Analyst - Princeton, NJ (Hybrid) at Princeton, New Jersey, USA |
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From: andrew, andrew [email protected] Reply to: [email protected] Financial Analyst Location: Princeton, NJ (Hybrid Tue & Thu Onsite) Contract 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 Thanks & Regards Andrew Symonds Senior IT Recruiter Email:[email protected] Keywords: information technology microsoft Colorado New Jersey Financial Analyst - Princeton, NJ (Hybrid) [email protected] |
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