Senior Associate - Global Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting

Senior Associate – Global Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting

Degree in finance or accounting required; CPA (or on track) highly preferred
2-5 years of experience performing internal or external audits within the financial services industry
Experience with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Sarbanes-Oxley and Statement on Standards for Attestation No. 18 (SSAE 18) as well as working knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Experience with process mapping and control documentation
Experience with GRC tools such as WDesk, Archer and proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to manage multiple deliverables while adhering to deadlines with focus on high quality results
Comfortable in rapidly changing, high-sense-of-urgency working environment

Execution of Barings SOX and SOC1 program deliverables (including: scoping, walkthrough, risk assessment, design and operational effectiveness testing)
Coordinate process walkthroughs to create and update process documentation, flowcharts and process risk assessments
Document internal control testing progress and identify control gaps and/or opportunities for process improvement
Lead remediation or corrective action plans associated with financial and operational risks
Analyze and review business changes impacting internal controls over financial reporting
Actively participate in various audit engagements and deliverables related to internal controls
Assist in the gathering and coordination of audit deliverables from various key stakeholders within the firm and external audit teams
Ensure audit deliverables are completed, and any open items are closed out in a timely manner
Lead and/or assist with ad hoc projects