Internal Control Analyst

Hancock Whitney; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hancock Whitney is seeking an Internal Control Analyst in New Orleans to support the SOX 404 and reconciliation monitoring programs. The role involves testing, design assessments, and remediation to strengthen financial controls across assigned processes.

The ideal candidate has a accounting/finance background, knowledge of GAAP and internal controls, and familiarity with SOX. Strong MS Office skills and the ability to interact with internal and external auditors are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA or CPA candidate preferred; certification beneficial.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal controls.
• Experience with SOX and reconciliations a plus.
• Good command of MS Office and data reporting.

Responsibilities

• Review monthly reconciliations, score and correct deviations.
• Complete SOX program tasks: walkthroughs, testing, remediation and reporting.
• Maintain Recon Control SharePoint site and reconciliation reports.
• Meet process owners to document walkthroughs and controls.
• Document design assessments to identify financial reporting risks and controls.
• Test key controls and analyze results within processes.
• Coordinate remediation efforts for identified deficiencies.
• Collaborate with recon preparers to ensure policy compliance.
• Produce monthly reports for management and executives.
• Assist in quarterly and annual SOX certification processes.
• Build relationships with management and internal/external audit.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Microsoft Office

SOX/controls

Internal control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or CPA candidate preferred

Tools

SharePoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

JOB FUNCTION / SUMMARY:

Internal Control Analysts serve as part of a team of analysts responsible for managing the Sarbanes Oxley 404 (SOX) and reconciliation monitoring programs to assure that proper controls are established and tested.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reviews a subset of monthly reconciliations, scores them, and works with preparers to correct deviations from policy.
• Completes the SOX program from walkthroughs, design assessments, operating effectiveness testing, and remediation to deficiency evaluation and final reporting for assigned processes.
• Performs administrative duties for the reconciliation program reporting to management and maintains the SharePoint site.
• Meets with process owners to obtain an understanding of assigned processes and documents the walkthrough.
• Completes and documents design assessments of assigned processes to identify financial reporting risks and controls that mitigate the risks.
• Performs tests of key controls within assigned processes and analyze results.
• Coordinates and leads efforts to remediate deficiencies (design, operating or documentation) identified during testing of assigned processes.
• Works with recon preparers and reviewers to ensure compliance with policy.
• Produces monthly reports to operating and executive management.
• Maintains the Recon Control SharePoint site.
• Assists in coordination of quarterly and annual SOX certification processes and reporting.
• Develops strong working relationships with internal management and internal and external audit.
• Incumbent is required to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local banking and industry related laws and regulations including but not limited to the Bank Secrecy Act.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA or CPA candidate preferred
• 3 years in Accounting, Reporting, or Auditing role required - preferably within the financial services industry; 5+ years preferred
• Basic knowledge of GAAP
• Basic knowledge of internal control and account reconciliations
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Basic understanding of the banking industry preferred
• Basic knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley
• 404 compliance preferred

ESSENTIAL MENTAL & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to travel if required to perform the essential job functions
• Ability to work under stress and meet deadlines
• Ability to operate related equipment to perform the essential job functions
• Ability to read and interpret a document if required to perform the essential job functions
• Ability to lift/move/carry approximately 10 pounds if required to perform the essential job functions. If the employee is unable to lift/move/carry this weight and can be accommodated without causing the department/division an “undue hardship” then the employee must be accommodated; hence omitting lifting/moving/carrying as a physical requirement.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious beliefs, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, physical or mental disability or history of disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, disabled veteran, or other protected characteristics as required by federal, state and local laws.