Project Overview: Looking for a Analyst to join the Global Financial Controls (GFC) team. Under general direction from a Global Financial Internal Controls Testing Manager.

Contractor's Role: This individual performs testing for the company's Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and System & Organizational Controls (SOC) Programs.

Experience Level: Entry- Mid

Qualifications:
• Understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley act (SOX 404)
• Bachelor's degree required (specialty area of Accounting or Finance preferred)
• Ability to lead one or more projects.
• Perform any other duties as may be directed by GFC management.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required
• Ability to work in a fast paced and a dynamic work environment as part of a Global Financial Control team working across multiple time zones and jurisdictions
• Highly flexible and adaptable to change

Nice to Haves:
• Technical skills/systems knowledge is preferred
• Experience in financial services preferred
• Master's degree in Accounting or Finance a plus
• Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor a plus

• Tasks & Responsibilities:
• Perform SOX/SOC internal controls testing, including all testing phases/processes related to the programs: planning, walkthroughs, controls testing, status meetings/updates, and findings/potential control
• Perform and execute internal controls testing, including documentation for completeness and accuracy, test of
• design, and test of operating effectiveness.
• Document SOX/SOC controls and related testing attributes, in alignment with test objectives and the department's standards.
• Deliver quality SOX/SOC controls work paper documentation, in accordance with deadlines.
• Perform reviews of business units by understanding the key risks and controls within the function being reviewed.
• Communicate testing evidence and requests with control owners.
• Communicate SOX/SOC testing results with Management.
• Identify SOX/SOC training needs and participate in company/team training

Required Skills : SOX, SOC, Analysis, Testing, Excel, Business Process Management
Basic Qualification : Finance/Accounting Background, SOX experience, Excel knowledge, financial controls testing experience
Additional Skills : Finance/Accounting Background, SOX experience, Excel knowledge, financial controls testing experience Contract to hire, growth, large financial services client
Background Check :Yes
Notes :
Selling points for candidate :Contract to hire, growth, large financial services client
Project Verification Info :
Exclusive to Apex :No
Face to face interview required :No
Candidate must be local :No
Candidate must be authorized to work without sponsorship ::No
Interview times set : :No
Type of project :Assessment/Analysis
Master Job Title :Finance & Accounting
Branch Code :Chicago