Analyst-Risk Management

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Overview:

The SOX Assessment Analyst is responsible for supporting the company s internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) and ensuring adherence to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX). This role includes evaluating effectiveness of internal controls through enterprise-wide risk events that are impacting financial reports and supporting the team to prepare necessary communication to the senior leadership. The analyst will work closely with various departments to ensure proper documentation, remediation, and improvement of process.

Primary responsibilities include:

Identify control deficiencies that are impacting financial reporting and work with process owners to perform root cause analysis

Provide SOX guidance to business process areas to ensure effective design and implementation of risk events

Prepare and deliver training sessions to increase awareness and understanding of the SOX requirements and assessment framework

Develop, issue, and maintain guidance for SOX assessment activities

Support various SOX compliance reporting activities to ensure timely and effective escalations to the senior leaders

Stay current on SOX regulations, updates and industry best practices to continuously improve the company s compliance posture

Minimum Qualifications

Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field

2+ years experience in SOX compliance, internal audit, external audit or related financial/accounting role

Strong knowledge of SOX requirements and ICFR principles

Professional qualification such as Chartered Accountant or Certified Public Accountant preferred

Analytical skills with the ability to identify control deficiencies and recommend improvements, as needed

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to clearly and concisely articulate issues in a timely and effective manner.

We back our colleagues and their loved ones with benefits and programs that support their holistic well-being. That means
we prioritize their physical, financial, and mental health through each stage of life. Benefits include:

Competitive base salaries

Bonus incentives

Support for financial-well-being and retirement

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location)

Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need

Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location)

Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)

Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program

Career development and training opportunities

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protected by law.
Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification
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