This is a Senior Analyst position in the Global Controllership organization, responsible for supporting the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) program across American Express in addition to compliance with the Company’s Operational Risk framework for the Finance organization.
Reporting to the Manager of SOX Assurance, the successful candidate will be responsible for testing, monitoring and optimization of internal controls over financial and regulatory reporting including associated Information Technology (IT) systems. The individual should possess excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills.
Responsibilities
- Validate design and operating effectiveness of SOX controls through testing, across all Business Units (BUs) to support Control Owners / Process Owners in quarterly SOX certification process
- IT control testing including interface inputs, key reports, applications, business continuity and third parties
- Collaborate with key stakeholders including Business Process teams, BU Control Management, Operational Risk Management, Internal Audit, etc. for quarterly SOX testing and reporting
- Perform year-end control testing to support our external auditors, PwC, for their annual SOX audit
- Partner closely with internal stakeholders and external auditors to resolve testing related observations / queries
- Drive enhancements in control workplace by identifying improvement opportunities to SOX Controls
- High degree of organization, individual initiative, results and solution oriented, and personal accountability and resiliency.
- Exemplify strength in the American Express Leadership Model: set the agenda, bring others with you and do it the right way.
Qualifications
- CA/ CPA/ MBA (Finance) or equivalent with 4+ years of relevant post qualification experience in SOX compliance, Internal Audit or similar roles. Big 4 experience preferred.
- Professional qualifications like Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) preferred.
- In-depth understanding of Risk and Control workplace.
- Knowledge of the Sarbanes Oxley Act including SOX 302 / 404 and Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting
- Understanding of the testing methodology, controls / test procedures interpretation and conclude on testing results
- Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate and influence business partners to achieve the team’s objectives.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to clearly and concisely articulate issues in a timely and effective manner.