Senior Analyst – Accounting Policy and Controls

Noble Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Noble Corporation is seeking a Senior Analyst – Accounting Policy and Controls to support the development, maintenance, and governance of accounting policies and internal control framework. You will draft policy documentation, support SOX compliance, monitor control execution, and develop practical tools for business teams.

The role focuses on documentation quality, control effectiveness, and cross-functional collaboration to promote a strong control environment.

Qualifications

• CPA or candidate (passed most parts).
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• 4–6 years of experience in accounting, audit, internal audit, or SOX compliance.
• Fundamental understanding of U.S. GAAP and internal controls concepts.
• Strong writing, editing, and documentation skills.
• High attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Accounting Policy Documentation: Draft, edit, and maintain the Company’s Accounting Policy Manual; translate guidance into clear docs.
• Internal Controls (SOX) Support: Maintain control inventories, narratives, flowcharts, templates, and evidence.
• Audit Coordination: Serve as liaison with external/internal auditors; coordinate requests and responses.

Skills

Writing & editing

Documentation

Attention to detail

Organization

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

Workiva

Visio

SharePoint

Job description

## Senior Analyst – Accounting Policy and ControlsApplylocations: Houstontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 5 Days Agojob requisition id: R163643The Senior Analyst – Accounting Policy and Controls is a key member of the Corporate Reporting team that supports the development, maintenance, and governance of the Company’s accounting policies and internal control framework. This role is responsible for drafting and maintaining accounting policy documentation, supporting SOX compliance processes, monitoring control execution, and developing practical tools and guidance to enable business teams to effectively perform their control responsibilities. The individual may also assist with drafting technical accounting memos, as assigned. This position focuses on documentation quality, consistency, and control effectiveness, partnering across the organization to promote a strong and sustainable internal control environment. At times the role may include responsibilities related to external financial reporting (e.g., preparation of SEC filings). The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, a controls-focused mindset, and the ability to translate complex requirements into practical, scalable processes. This individual will partner cross-functionally to drive compliance, reduce risk, improve processes, and enhance policy and controls tools.## ## ## ## ## **RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES**## ## **Accounting Policy Documentation:*** Draft, edit, and maintain the Company’s Accounting Policy Manual to ensure clarity, consistency, and alignment with U.S. GAAP and company practices* Translate technical accounting guidance into clear, practical, and easy-to-understand documentation for business users* Update policies for new accounting standards, business changes, or audit feedback* Assist in documenting accounting positions, conclusions, and supporting analyses as directed## ## ## ## ## ## **Internal Controls (SOX) Support:*** Maintain centralized inventories of key controls, including risk and control matrices (RCMs)* Draft and maintain process documentation, including narratives and flowcharts* Develop templates, checklists, and job aids to support consistent and effective control execution across the organization* Track control ownership and monitor the timely execution of control activities by responsible parties* Follow up with control owners on missing, incomplete, or delayed control execution* Support periodic SOX activities, including control certifications and status reporting* Assist in organizing and maintaining evidence repositories for control performance## ## **Audit Coordination:*** Serve as the primary liaison with external and internal auditors for external audits and SOX compliance.* Coordinate audit requests and ensure the organization provides timely and complete responses.## ## **REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS**## ## ## **Required*** Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or candidate (passed most parts)* Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field* Approximately 4–6 years of experience in accounting, audit, internal audit, or SOX compliance* Fundamental understanding of U.S. GAAP and internal controls concepts* Strong writing, editing, and documentation skills* High attention to detail and organizational skills* Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines## ## ## ## **Preferred*** Big 4 public accounting experience* Experience in a multinational organization* Experience with documentation or workflow tools (e.g., Workiva, Visio, SharePoint)* Experience working with internal audit personnel## ## ## **Working Conditions*** Work is performed in an office or hybrid environment.* Regular interaction with global teams