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Jefferson Wells is seeking a meticulous and experienced Business Process Finance SOX Auditor to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for evaluating, testing, and improving the effectiveness of our internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) in compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX). This role requires a deep understanding of business processes, risk management, and SOX requirements, particularly as they relate to finance and accounting operations. Automotive finance and BIG 4 experience would be great.
Responsibilities:
- Performing financial and operational audits of organizational and functional activities of the company.
- Vast knowledge of PCAOB and new regulations.
- Evaluating compliance with plans, policies and procedures prescribed by management.
- Identifying controls and evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of controls and reviewing related internal control documentation.
- Assisting external auditors in performing and documenting walkthroughs of major accounting process cycles.
- Performing test of key controls to ensure implementation and effectiveness and propose remediation.
- Ensuring proper accountability and physical security of company assets.
- Designing specific programs for the audit of selected operating, compliance and financial units and assisting in establishing the scope of each audit.
- Preparing audit work papers and writing audit reports detailing the audit findings and recommendations.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master's degree is a plus.
- 5+ years of experience in public accounting (Big 4, a plus), financial analysis or private accounting experience in auditing, with a focus on SOX compliance, internal controls, and financial processes.
- Sarbanes-Oxley compliance experience required with external audit experience.
- Certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) is preferred.
- Proficient in audit methodologies, risk assessment, and control testing.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Hourly rate of $55 to $80 an hour based on experience with Direct Deposit
- Full-time, long term contract role with full Medical, Dental, Vision and 401K Benefits as a
Jefferson Wells (www.jeffersonwells.com) is a professional services firm delivering solutions in Finance & Accounting, Internal Audit, Risk & Compliance, and Tax. Our people leverage their extensive industry & technical experience to deliver practical and actionable solutions. We serve clients, including Fortune 500 and Global 1000 companies, from offices worldwide leveraging the workforce capabilities of the ManpowerGroup. Jefferson Wells is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
