Sr. Analyst – Finance – Financial Governance and Controls

Sr. Analyst – Finance – Financial Governance and Controls

Requirements

• Typically between 3-6 years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Control framework knowledge & experience preferred e.g. SOX 404, COBIT and COSO frameworks.
• Technical proficiency gained through education and/or business experience.
• Verbal & written communication skills – In-depth.
• Collaboration & team skills – In-depth.
• Analytical and problem solving skills – In-depth.
• Influence skills – In-depth.
• Data driven decision making – In-depth.
• Ability to multi task
• Ability to meet deadlines

Responsibilities

• Develops or maintains an effective financial governance and controls framework that defines the ways and methods governance is implemented, managed, and monitored in the business/group.
• Assists with the maintenance, monitoring & reporting on the status of the SOX/FDICIA program to various internal & external stakeholder audiences.
• Supports the SOX/FDICIA process by participating in the execution of oversight/governance activities including: Supporting the quarterly Financial Attestation process, Assisting in the identification, classification and remediation activities of issues, Monitoring progress on remediation efforts, Supporting the change management activities of controls over financial reporting, Assists with the coordination and management of the review and sign-off of relevant reporting.
• Designs and produces regular and ad-hoc reports.
• Supports the management of governance meetings as required; facilitates development and approval of agendas, gathering and distribution of documentation related to agendas, and creation of meeting minutes/output.
• Leads or assists with the maintenance, monitoring, measurement & reporting on the status of the SOX/FDICIA program to various internal & external stakeholder audiences.
• Supports the development, evolution and maintenance of the SOX/FDICIA system and framework.
• Support the implementation of SOX/FDICIA controls work activities requiring coordination across multiple areas.
• Assists in the development of governance and control related solutions and makes recommendations based on an understanding of the business strategy and stakeholder needs.
• Leads or participates in setting communication strategy; develops and delivers tailored messaging about through the appropriate distribution channels.
• Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders.
• Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.
• Works independently on a range of complex tasks, which may include unique situations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Control framework knowledge & experience preferred e.g. SOX 404, COBIT and COSO frameworks.