Senior Analyst – IT SOX and External Reporting Assurance
Company | Palo Alto Networks |
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Location | Santa Clara, CA, USA |
Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
Type | Full-Time |
Degrees | Bachelor’s |
Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- BS degree in Accounting / Finance/Information Systems or related field (or equivalent military experience)
- 5+ years’ experience through public accounting / auditing and / or industry experience
- Understanding of SOX audit requirements / standards and business process analysis
- Proficiency in Microsoft/G-Suite applications with a general understanding of data analytics techniques
- Ability to communicate and present effectively
- Detail and team oriented, with strong learning capacity and ability to multi-task and prioritize, adapt to change and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
- Self-motivated, self-starter, energetic, enthusiastic
Responsibilities
- Perform Business process walkthroughs according to established audit standards
- Prepare process documentation and testing procedures for Business processes
- Execute SOX 404 Business audit procedures and testing for internal controls assessment, and ensure supporting documentation and control evidence adequately corroborates testing conclusions
- Assist in evaluating audit findings and deficiencies, and coordinate remediation of deficiencies
- Assist in preparing risk assessments and audit programs
- Assist in evaluating new processes, policies and systems that improve organization efficiency and effectiveness and enhance risk mitigation activities
- Assist in communication with external auditors, consultants, and business process owners
- Develop business relationships and proactively interact with process owners and management to gather information and resolve problems
- Perform other tasks and projects as assigned in support of the SOX team and corporate objectives
Preferred Qualifications
- Big 4 experience is a plus
- CPA, CIA, CISA or equivalent certification preferred
- Knowledge of SAP ERP in a corporate environment preferred