Senior Associate, SOX&Controls - BNY : Job Details

Sr. Associate, SOX&Controls

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We're seeking a future team member for the role of Senior Associate to join our SOX&Controls team. This role is located in Pittsburgh, PA.

In this role, you'll make an impact in the following ways:

• Support the Group Manager in the execution of the SOX testing program by taking ownership of assigned reviews and delivering the following key activities:
  • Coordinate closely with our business partners and internal auditors.
  • Coordinate and participate in walkthroughs with our business partners.
  • Test the design and operational effectiveness for controls.
  • Perform substantive testing for the in-scope regulatory reporting schedules.
  • Conduct annual control refreshes.
  • Produce high quality work papers to clearly document testing performed, results and conclusions.
  • Effective team player– taking a leading role on special projects and ad-hoc activities.
  • Identify opportunities to leverage information technology systems and automation in a practical and value-add way.
  • Evaluate potential impact of control and/or substantive testing deficiencies and coordinate with issue owners on remediation plans including following through to ensure corrective actions are achieved within agreed timescales.
  • Establish strong working relationships with stakeholders across all levels and departments of the organization.
  • Serve as a trusted liaison for control owners, as well as for our internal and external auditors.

To be successful in this role, we're seeking the following:

• Bachelor's Degree is required.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in SOX testing, Internal Audit, Public Accounting Audit or a combination of private and public accounting (preferred but not required).

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