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New Jersey Resources · 3 days ago

Sr. Analyst SOX Compliance

Wall Township, NJ

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$88K/yr - $112K/yr

5+ years exp

New Jersey Resources is a Fortune 1000 diversified energy company focused on a reliable and sustainable energy future. The Senior Analyst SOX Compliance is responsible for assessing internal controls over financial reporting and ensuring compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act in collaboration with business units and management.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Provide support of the SOX program under the direction of the Manager SOX Compliance and Director – Assurance

Partner with business units and IT teams to execute SOX compliance activities

Review changes in internal controls proposed by business units to ensure the control environment is not adversely impacted

Liaison with management, internal audit, and external audit as necessary regarding the execution of SOX testing

Assist with impact analysis and monitoring remediation activities of control deficiencies, including working with applicable management, documentation and assessment of the severity

Provide guidance to business units and process owners on control design, process documentation, flow charts and process risk assessments

Coordinate with business units for all in scope processes to perform annual walk-throughs

Maintain the SharePoint key spreadsheets repository and related access controls

Participate in new projects that impact a business units’ financial controls such as new systems or changes to business processes; assess/advise on control elements

Assist with coordinating the attestation of management on the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting

Maintain the SOX Compliance GRC solution, including the company’s Risk and Controls Matrix (RCM)

Coordinate annual fraud risk assessment

Provide analysis and perform special projects, as necessary, to support fact-based decision making

Provide training for SOX initiatives, as needed

Provide support for Project NEXT system implementation initiatives, specific to SOX internal control impacts, as necessary

Qualification

SOX compliance proceduresU.S. GAAPInternal Controls Over Financial ReportingCPA certificationCIA certificationMS Office proficiencyAnalytical skillsTime managementOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business or related field

5+ years of experience in accounting, auditing and/or risk management; public accounting experience preferred

CPA, CIA or equivalent certification

Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting

3+ years of experience in designing and implementing SOX compliance procedures in a cross functional organization and at a publicly traded company

Proficient use of MS Office including advanced Excel skills, Word, Outlook, and Visio; experience with maintaining MS SharePoint sites and eGRC systems is a plus

Strong analytical, time management and organizational skills

Approaches work in a methodical fact-based manner; objectivity and impartiality in performing assignments

Good verbal and written communication skills

Work effectively with others, including business process owners and external auditors