Analyst, Global Financial Controls

ACCA Careers; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust in Manila is seeking an experienced SOX Analyst to join the Global Financial Controls team. You will lead and execute SOX 404 controls testing across planning, walkthroughs, testing, and reporting to ensure compliance with internal standards.

The role requires 5+ years in public accounting or financial services, strong communication skills, and ability to coordinate across time zones. CPA or CIA is a plus; flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment is expected.

Qualifications

• SOX 404 controls testing required.
• Experience in financial services preferred.
• CPA or CIA a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform SOX 404 testing across planning, testing, and reporting.
• Document test work papers and findings.
• Communicate findings with control owners and management.
• Lead multiple SOX processes and support projects.
• Collaborate with global teams across time zones.

Skills

SOX testing

Communication skills

Cross-timezone work

GRC tools

Auditing experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

GRC tools

Job description

About Northern Trust

Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889.

About Northern Trust

Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889.

Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world’s most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

Northern Trust is looking for a SOX Analyst to join our Global Financial Controls (GFC) team. Under general direction of a Global Financial Internal Controls Testing Manager/Team Leader the individual performs controls testing for Northern Trust’s Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Program.

Major Duties

• Perform SOX 404 internal controls testing, including all testing phases/processes related to Northern Trust’s SOX program: planning, walkthroughs, controls testing, status meetings/updates, and findings/potential control deficiencies.
• Perform and execute internal controls testing, including documentation for completeness and accuracy, test of design, and test of operating effectiveness.
• Document SOX internal controls and related testing attributes, in alignment with test objectives and the department’s SOX testing standards.
• Deliver quality SOX controls test work paper documentation in accordance with deadlines.
• Perform reviews of business units by understanding the key financial statement risks and internal controls within the function being tested and reviewed.
• Communicate SOX testing evidence and requests with control owners.
• Communicate SOX testing progress and results with Management.
• Identify SOX training needs and participate in company/team training.
• Ability to lead multiple SOX processes and support SOX projects.
• Perform any other duties as may be directed by GFC management.

Knowledge/Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required
• Ability to work in a fast paced and dynamic work environment as part of a Global Financial Control team working across multiple time zones and jurisdictions
• Technical skills/systems knowledge is preferred, with expertise in GRC tools.
• Highly flexible and adaptable to change

Qualifications

• Sarbanes-Oxley act (SOX 404) controls testing
• Bachelor’s degree required, Accounting or Finance preferred
• Experience in financial services preferred
• Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor a plus
• 5+ years of work experience in Public Accounting

Working With Us

As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas.

Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve! Join a workplace with a greater purpose.

We’d love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world’s most admired and sustainable companies!

Reasonable accommodation

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at [e-mail].

We hope you’re excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.

About Our Manila Office

The Northern Trust Manila office celebrated a decade of excellence in 2024. Through agility, resiliency, innovation, and excellence, they have evolved into a dynamic hub with diverse capabilities and a thriving workforce of over 1,200 — driving meaningful impact and sustainable growth.