Analyst - Business Controls

Role & responsibilities

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an industry leading organization which operates globally. The business offers candidates the opportunity to progress and develop, with a Clean Earth Business Controls role receiving broad exposure to our diverse businesses and the opportunity to interact with many levels of management.

This role will be instrumental in performing the internal assessment of Clean Earths internal controls, as required per Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. These assessments will be typically performed in roll - out ,interim, final and year-end phases.

1. Assist with execution of the companys annual program for assessing its internal controls in the Clean Earth  business divisions through delivery of the Interim and Final SOX (controls) testing, in accordance with SOX guidelines and the Internal Control Framework established by the company;
2. Work closely with the business and IT, provide support and complete testing outlined in the Annual SOX test plan and timeframe directed by the Clean Earth Director of Internal Controls.
3. Perform walkthroughs of key processes, conduct control gap assessments, and execute test programs in line with the internal risk-based criteria to focus on and highlight key control breakdowns.
4. Support the Clean Earth Director Internal Controls and VP Finance in maintaining a strong internal controls framework to ensure the Company is kept up to date with recent SOX requirements and current best practices.
5. Provide training to control owners and operators to strengthen the control environment and ensure best practices are followed.
6. Evolve and support the company’s strategy including process enhancements and continuous improvement of the SOX program as it matures alongside process centralization in the GSC in Hyderabad.
7. Assist the External Auditors in the execution of their SOX 404 test program by driving efficiencies and reliance on the internal work performed by Internal Controls.
8. Perform various internal control reviews to include and highlight any anomalies.
9. Sundry tasks as assisted.

Work closely with Internal Audit to understand risks identified from operational (non-SOX) audits and where financial control weaknesses or deficiencies are indicated

Preferred candidate profile

• Bachelor's Degree or master’s degree in Accountancy or Finance.
• Preferred Registered Chartered Accountant or equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience in SOX Compliance work, gained in internal auditing, compliance or public accounting practice (Prior Big 4 work experience is preferable).
• Experience with delivering a SOX test program, be that as a segment / part of a wider global team or of a single team.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications and strong MS Excel skills.
• Experience working in a shared service centre environment.
• Fluent English speaker, both written and verbal.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Big 4 environment or equivalent
• Chartered Accountant, Certified Public Accountant, or similar professional certification
• Excellent English communication/verbal and written skills.
• Experience working in global manufacturing environments would be beneficial.
• Prior knowledge and experience of U.S. GAAP, Sarbanes Oxley and COSO internal controls framework.
• Previous internal audit experience is preferred, but candidates from both industry and practice will be considered.
• Good analytical, problem solving and organizational skills.
• Experience in the use of Audit Board, Oracle and other similar applications like GRC would be beneficial.