Conduct walkthrough meetings with business unit leaders and process owners to assess the design of internal controls for assigned (SOX) cycles.
Update documentation for changes in assigned cycles (SOX process narratives, flowcharts, and risk and control matrix RCM).
Execute SOX testing, key reports testing, prepare work programs, and document tests of controls.
Ensure quality of work products and identify and communicate high-risk observations to Internal Audit management.
Participate in evaluating the financial impact of SOX critical controls deficiencies and working with management on the associated business process improvements.
Consult on changes to policies and procedures, identify policy exceptions and provide alternative solutions for consideration by management.
Conduct reviews of new processes and procedures (including new acquisitions) and assess effective control points.
Prepare detailed reports for process improvements for consideration by management.
Create input material and contribute to weekly status meetings with external auditors.
Partner with control and process owner to understand processes, control gaps, and potential solutions while driving accountability to see things to resolution.
Primary responsibility for reporting on the status of SOX and any internal audit efforts
Apply a general knowledge of the technologies used to build complex IT environments
Facilitate use of technology-based tools or methodologies to perform control testing
Act as Administrator of the SOX Management Tool
Executes special projects at the Global Head of Internal Audit request.
Maintains independence and objectivity.
Maintain an in-depth understanding of business areas and supporting functions.
Play a substantive role with project management by supporting audit planning, managing idle time, and self-productivity
Exercise professional skepticism judgment and adhere to the code of ethics

Who you are and What you bring

Bachelor s degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance, or equivalent practical experience
A minimum of two years of experience auditing publicly traded companies or Big4 consulting firms, specifically in SOX compliance
CPA, CA, CFE, CISA, CIA certifications
Knowledge of GAAP and SEC Reporting
Experience in the Alternative Energy industry
Excellent written and verbal communication skills (listen, listen, listen, negotiate, convince).
Ability to work under pressure and deliver results in a fast-paced and deadlineoriented environment with the agility to respond effectively to changing priorities.
Team player, who integrates with the team and adapts to the dynamic environment.
Aptitude for problem-solving and root cause analysis, including the ability to conceptualize and analyze multiple scenarios in solving business problems.
Strong organizational skills with a record of using initiative to complete work assignments.
Project management skills in coordinating with cross-functional teams, outsourced consultants, and external auditors in executing the SOX Program.
Ability to work across time zones and manage diverse stakeholders and resources in multiple countries.
Ability to manage peaks in SOX testing.
Proficiency in using computer software and applications for data management, analysis, and reporting purposes incredibly, PowerPoint and Excel efficiently
Initiative-taker with a sense of urgency and working in a fast-changing environment with shifting priorities.
Experience with AuditBoard Platform or experience with other automated SOX tools. Managing the SOX database, building ad-hoc reporting, and leveraging the tool to administer and optimize the SOX program.
Continuous development of the SOX platform to enhance user-friendliness and expand the capabilities of the platform
Strong analytical skills to evaluate root causes of control weaknesses and partner with business leaders to enhance control effectiveness and remediate control deficiencies, as needed.

Senior Internal Auditor