Audit Analyst (Compliance)
Primary Focus: SOX compliance support, control testing, remediation follow-up, and
documentation
Priority Alignment: Proactive controls (Risk mitigation), Champion integrity, Increase efficiency
(Audit readiness)
Position Overview:
This role is critical for reinforcing our core compliance function. The Accounting Analyst II is
responsible for the day-to-day maintenance, monitoring, and execution of the internal
control framework. You will ensure controls are designed and operating effectively to
mitigate risks and support compliance with Internal Controls and SOX requirements,
providing essential support to remediation and audit readiness efforts. Working hours will
mirror the eastern timezone.
Key responsibilities
Internal controls maintenance & monitoring
- Maintain and update the internal controls framework, policies, and procedures in
- collaboration with the COE lead
- Monitor the effectiveness of internal controls across financial processes, tracking
- and documenting control activities
- Identify control gaps and work with process owners to implement remediation
- Support the preparation and maintenance of risk and control matrices
- Assist in control design reviews for minor process changes and system updates
- Internal Controls/SOX compliance support
- Support Internal Controls/SOX compliance activities including control testing and
- documentation
- Prepare and organize documentation for internal and external auditors
- Coordinate with process owners to gather control evidence and testing results
- Track management action plans and remediation efforts for control deficiencies
- Document control walkthroughs and update process narratives
Risk assessment & documentation
- Assist in conducting risk assessments for financial processes
- Document risks, controls, and testing procedures in compliance management
- systems (GRC)
- Maintain a centralized repository of control documentation and evidence, ensuring
- version control
- Process support & collaboration
- Work closely with accounting, finance, and operational teams on control-related
- matters
- Provide guidance to process owners on control requirements and best practices
- Prepare regular reports on control testing results and compliance status
Required qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 2-4 years of experience in accounting, internal controls, or audit. SOX
- Understanding of internal control frameworks (COSO) and Internal Controls/SOX
- requirements
- Experience with control testing and documentation
- Familiarity with financial processes including close, reconciliations, and reporting
- Technical skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel/Google sheets (vlookups, pivot tables, data analysis)
- Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Workday, or similar)
- Familiarity with GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) tools preferred
- Strong documentation skills
- Ability to learn and navigate multiple financial systems
Core competencies
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Analytical mindset with problem-solving abilities
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Collaborative approach to working with cross-functional teams
- Professional demeanor when interacting with auditors and stakeholders
