SOX Controls Analyst — Reconciliations & Compliance

Hancock Whitney Corp.; New Orleans, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hancock Whitney Corp. in New Orleans seeks an Internal Control Analyst to manage SOX 404 and reconciliation monitoring. You will review reconciliations, perform design assessments, and lead remediation efforts while coordinating with process owners and auditors.

The role requires solid GAAP knowledge, internal controls experience, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and SharePoint. Travel may be required to support quarterly and annual SOX activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA or CPA candidate preferred.
• 3 years in Accounting, Reporting, or Auditing required - preferably within the financial services industry.
• Basic knowledge of GAAP and internal control and account reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Reviews a subset of monthly reconciliations, scores them, and corrects deviations from policy with preparers.
• Completes SOX program activities from walkthroughs to final reporting for assigned processes.
• Maintains reconciliation program SharePoint site and performs related administrative duties.
• Meets with process owners to document walkthroughs and understand assigned processes.
• Documents design assessments to identify financial reporting risks and controls.
• Tests key controls within assigned processes and analyzes results.
• Coordinates and leads remediation of deficiencies identified during testing.
• Works with recon preparers and reviewers to ensure policy compliance.
• Produces monthly reports to operating and executive management.
• Assists in quarterly and annual SOX certification processes and reporting.
• Develops strong working relationships with management and internal/external audit.
• Complies with applicable banking laws including the Bank Secrecy Act.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Internal controls

SOX compliance

Financial reporting

Banking industry knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA or CPA candidate preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Job description

Hancock Whitney Corp. in New Orleans seeks an Internal Control Analyst to manage SOX 404 and reconciliation monitoring. You will review reconciliations, perform design assessments, and lead remediation efforts while coordinating with process owners and auditors.

The role requires solid GAAP knowledge, internal controls experience, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and SharePoint. Travel may be required to support quarterly and annual SOX activities.