Analyst, Global Financial Controls

Northern Trust; Philippines; On-site; PHP 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in the Philippines is seeking a SOX Analyst to join their Global Financial Controls team. This role includes performing SOX 404 internal controls testing and documentation, communicating with control owners, and leading multiple SOX processes. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, with more than 5 years of work experience in Public Accounting preferred. Flexibility in a dynamic work environment is essential, along with excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of work experience in Public Accounting.
• Experience in financial services preferred.
• SOX 404 controls testing knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Perform SOX 404 internal controls testing.
• Document SOX internal controls and testing attributes.
• Communicate SOX testing evidence and requests with control owners.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Technical skills/systems knowledge

Flexibility and adaptability to change

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

GRC tools

Job description

SOX Analyst

Northern Trust is looking for a SOX Analyst to join our Global Financial Controls (GFC) team. Under the 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.

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].