Finance Accounting and Reporting Risk Control Analyst  for our client in Chicago, IL.  

The client is one of the largest banking firms in the world, with a  prominent presence in large and fast-growing markets, providing products  and services that enable businesses and economies to thrive.  If you’re  up to the challenge, then take a chance at this rewarding opportunity!   
 

  RESPONSIBILITIES:     

• Supports  the assessment of internal controls over financial reporting to ensure  compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Act of 2002 for  Client North America Holdings (HNAH), as it supports the assessments for  Client Group, as well as two subsidiaries that are filers and subject  to SOX requirements.  
• Contributes to the completion of the annual SOX risk assessment at both the HNAH and Group levels.  
•  Provides  guidance and support to Business Risk & Control Management (BRCM)  teams performing SOX testing and performs quality assurance reviews on  the testing to ensure compliance with SOX methodology and to ensure the  assessment of internal controls over financial reporting can be  completed.  
• Assist  in the design, development and execution of the SOX assessment process,  including the risk assessment, deficiency reporting and final  assessment of the effectiveness of internal controls over financial  reporting.  
• Perform  quality assurance reviews of tests completed by BRCM teams and provide  guidance to ensure ongoing compliance with required internal testing  standards.  
• Ensure all supporting documentation meets testing standards.  

  Operational Effectiveness & Control:    

• Interact  with process and control owners to maintain current knowledge of  business, organizational and technological changes and to ensure  controls, documentation and testing plans are updated as needed.  
• Manage and participate in the financial statement risk assessment for in-scope SOX entities.  
• Manage the identification and documentation of significant processes determined during the risk assessment.  
• Oversee  the testing by BRCM of all key controls to ensure the controls are  properly assessed for design and operating effectiveness.  
• Perform quality assurance reviews on testing performed by BRCM teams and draft summary reports.  
• Ensure  identified control deficiencies are assessed and documented  appropriately in ORION and validation testing is performed timely.  
• Assist with deficiency analysis and reporting.  
• Support Group initiatives.  
• Exhibit solid time management to complete all responsibilities in a timely manner.  

   EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIRED:     

• Minimum  of seven years proven and progressive accounting, finance and/or audit  experience or equivalent within financial services industry  
• Strong communications, project management, accounting, analytical and leadership skills  
• Sound understanding of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and best practices for compliance.  
• Proficiency with personal computers as well as pertinent software packages  

   PREFERRED:     

• Minimum  of a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, related field or  equivalent experience. Certified Public Accounting (CPA) or Chartered  Accountant (CA).  

Equal Opportunity Employer:   We value diversity and do not discriminate based on Race, Color,  Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin,  Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any  other legally protected group status. 

To apply, please send your resume to careers@financegurucg.com with the title in subject line.