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Synovus · 14 hours ago

SOX Compliance Senior Analyst

Columbus, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Synovus is a financial services company, and they are seeking a SOX Compliance Senior Analyst to ensure compliance with the Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX). The role involves identifying and documenting internal controls over financial reporting, contributing to the SOX Compliance Plan, and coordinating with internal and external auditors.

BankingFinanceFinancial Services

Responsibilities

Contributes significantly to SOX planning activities, including scoping of significant SOX processes and related significant SOX IT applications using top-down risk-based approach

Develops risk-informed walkthrough plan. Schedules, facilitates, and documents walkthroughs for in-scope SOX processes to ensure internal control documentation is current and accessible by the internal and external auditors

Coordinates with control owners to evaluate and document IT automated controls for in-scope SOX processes and IT general controls for in-scope SOX applications

Prepares and administers 302 sub-certifications

Prepares and administers 404 certifications

Assesses and documents SOX in-scope SOC 1 reports for Complimentary User Entity Controls (CUEC) mapping and impact of exceptions

Partners effectively with management, internal and external auditors and other risk partners

Contributes to quarterly presentations for SOX Steering Committee and Audit Committee

Each team member is expected to be aware of risk within their functional area. This includes observing all policies, procedures, laws, regulations and risk limits specific to their role. Additionally, they should raise and report known or suspected violations to the appropriate Company authority in a timely fashion

Performs other related duties as required

Qualification

SOX ComplianceInternal Control DocumentationFinancial Statements UnderstandingUS GAAPSEC RequirementsRisk MitigationCustomer Service SkillsFinance Software ProficiencyMicrosoft Office ProficiencyAttention to DetailVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationInterpersonal Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration with an emphasis on Accounting or a related discipline

2 - 4 years of accounting or auditing experience

Understanding of financial statements and general accounting is required

Strong attention to detail

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal and customer service skills

Proficiency using relevant Finance and Accounting software and systems

Proficiency using Microsoft Office software products

Preferred

Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) process and control documentation; control development; financial control identification; risk mitigation

US GAAP, SEC, and Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX) requirements