Senior Analyst, Internal Controls

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What will you do?

A successful Senior Analyst, Internal Controls, will proactively engage stakeholders to consistently implement the VF SOX program and eliminate, reduce, or manage risk.  

The position will be based in Shanghai, China and will report to Manager, Business Practice Compliance (APAC).

Let’s break down that day-in-the-life a bit more.

• Evaluate the adequacy of internal controls over financial reporting through the execution of efficient testing of design and operating effectiveness using leading practices. The scope will cover business process controls, IT application controls as well as IT general controls. 

• Identify control deficiencies and assess their significance.

• Lead development of effective action plans for timely remediation of identified internal control deficiencies.

• Maintain strong knowledge of Section 302/404 compliance requirements and obtain continuing education to fulfill such expectations.

• Customer-oriented approach. The role will be serving our key internal stakeholders, most notably our controllership and digital technology organizations. 

• Partner with process owners to maintain documentation of key processes, risks, and controls.

• Build relationship with external auditors to partner on SOX compliance and external audit requirements.  Ensure smooth SOX testing and efficient external audit experience. 

• Drive continuous improvement, to include introducing new technologies that may re-imagine how SOX programs are designed and executed.

• Maintain a growth mindset to always be striving to better yourself, your skills, and learn more about our business and risks.

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What do you need to succeed?

We all have unique skills that we bring to work and celebrate every day. For this role, there are foundation skills you’ll need to succeed and excel. Additionally, while formal education in a related field is great to have, we are most interested in your 3-5 years of experience and professional achievements. 

The foundation skills you will need in this position are:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field. 

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in public accounting, national firm, or finance/internal audit department of a large multinational company.

• Proven knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley Section 302 and 404 compliance.

• High level of integrity, detail-oriented, self-motivated and hands-on approach to problem solving.

• Experience effectively working in cross-functional teams.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence key stakeholders at multiple levels within the organization.

• Quick learner with excellent interpersonal and time management skills who is detail oriented.

• Demonstrated experience in interacting with external auditors.

• Self-driven for continuous improvement, both personally and for the SOX program. 

There are also a few skills that are not required but preferred.

• MBA, Master's degree in accounting, or other relevant graduate degree.
  • Certified Information System Auditor (CISA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or equivalent certification(s).
  • Familiarity with GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) software or audit management tools.

Now WE have a question for YOU.

• Are you in?