Senior Analyst - Internal Controls

Jobgether; United States; In loco; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Jobgether in the United States is seeking a Senior Analyst – Internal Controls to strengthen risk management and advance the internal controls program. You will conduct risk-based reviews, test controls, analyze data, and document findings while collaborating with Finance and other stakeholders to remediate gaps.

You will also explore opportunities to leverage AI, automation, and analytics to streamline processes and reduce manual work, supporting audits and change initiatives in a dynamic

Competenze

• Strong knowledge of internal controls, risk assessment, and control testing principles.
• Ability to conduct process walkthroughs, analyze data, document findings, and evaluate control effectiveness.
• Experience identifying financial and operational risks and supporting corrective actions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to challenge processes and drive improvements.
• Ability to manage assignments independently, prioritize responsibilities, and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with Finance, process owners, and audit stakeholders.

Mansioni

• Conduct risk-based reviews of business processes and controls, including walkthroughs and control testing.
• Identify risks and remediation actions; track progress and evaluate effectiveness.
• Identify opportunities to simplify workflows and strengthen controls with AI and automation.
• Help develop and maintain policies, SOPs, narratives, and process flowcharts for internal controls.
• Support audits and coordination of audit requests with the Internal Controls Director.
• Assist with system implementations and transformation initiatives from a risk and controls perspective.

Conoscenze

Internal controls

Risk assessment

Control testing

Data analysis

Process walkthroughs

Documentation

Stakeholder collaboration

AI & automation interest

Audits coordination

Project management

Descrizione del lavoro

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Analyst – Internal Controls based in the United States.

As a Senior Analyst – Internal Controls, you will help strengthen the organization’s risk management framework and support the continued development of its internal controls program. Reporting to the Internal Controls Director, you will conduct risk-based reviews, evaluate control effectiveness, and identify opportunities to improve financial and operational processes. You will collaborate with stakeholders across Finance and other departments to address control gaps and implement practical corrective actions. The role also offers opportunities to leverage data analytics, AI, and automation to enhance efficiency and reduce manual work. This position is ideal for an analytical, independent thinker who enjoys solving problems, challenging existing practices, and driving meaningful process improvements.

Accountabilities

• Internal Controls and Second-Line Reviews: Conduct risk-based reviews of business processes and controls, including walkthroughs, control testing, data analysis, and documentation of findings and conclusions.
• Risk Identification and Remediation: Identify financial and operational risks, recommend practical corrective actions, and work with process owners to address control gaps. Track agreed actions and deadlines, evaluate remediation effectiveness, and escape overdue actions or unresolved issues to the Internal Controls Director.
• Process Improvement, AI, and Automation: Identify opportunities to simplify workflows, eliminate manual or duplicative tasks, and strengthen controls. Partner with process owners and Financial Systems teams to assess and support improvements involving AI, automation, and data analytics.
• Policies, SOPs, and Documentation: Help develop and maintain policies, standard operating procedures, process narratives, flowcharts, and internal control documentation to ensure processes, controls, and responsibilities are clearly defined.
• Projects and Change Initiatives: Support internal controls projects, transformation initiatives, system implementations, and significant process changes by evaluating their impact on business processes, risks, and controls.
• Internal and External Audit Coordination: Assist the Internal Controls Director with audit requests, supporting documentation, process walkthroughs, and follow-ups. Maintain organized evidence, track outstanding requests, and provide progress updates on key items requiring attention.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of internal controls, risk assessment, and control testing principles.
• Ability to conduct process walkthroughs, analyze data, document findings, and evaluate control effectiveness.
• Experience identifying financial and operational risks and supporting the development and implementation of corrective actions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to challenge existing processes and recommend improvements.
• Ability to manage assignments independently, prioritize responsibilities, and follow through on agreed actions and deadlines.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with Finance teams, process owners, Financial Systems, and audit stakeholders.
• Ability to develop and maintain clear process documentation, including policies, standard operating procedures, process narratives, and flowcharts.
• Interest in using data analytics, AI, and automation to improve workflows, reduce manual effort, and strengthen controls.
• Ability to support system implementations, transformation projects, and process changes from a risk and controls perspective.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail when maintaining supporting evidence, tracking requests, and reporting progress.

Benefits

• Specific salary, healthcare coverage, paid time off, and other benefits are not detailed in the provided job description.