We Offer
The position is an important role within our global SOX 404 compliance program. The role will be focused on managing relationships with partners within the global SOX 404 program, and across the organization, with a focus on the EMEA region.
Main Duties/Responsibilities of the Role
The open position, based in Pune, is a key role within the regional SOX 404 Compliance Business Process Controls (BPC) Program. You will function as a Regional SOX Deputy Manager (corporate title = Assistant Vice President) focused on the regional EMEA program.
- Functioning as a key team member to assist with the management of the regional SOX 404 of work across all phases of the SOX cycle and working with resources in London and Pune. This includes assistance with tracking, monitoring and reporting regional issues and regional status. This also includes supporting SOX control owners and SOX local supporters throughout the annual SOX lifecycle
- Build and manage key relationships across functions and seniority levels
- Perform SOX issue assessments on matters arising from a variety of channels (e.g. SAB 99 items, reported operational incidents, internal audit reports, etc.)
- Assess and document could impact (severity and likelihood) of identified SOX issues
- Support the line as it relates to the application of the SOX 404 policy and guidance
- Assist with the preparation of supporting data for use in various management & committee reporting (e.g. Global SOX 404 Steering Committee, Group Audit Committee, etc.) along with scoping & mapping of key regional SOX controls
- Resolve regional SOX quality matters noted within quality assurance metrics and reports
- Perform user acceptance testing on changes to the SOX documentation application
- Perform various SOX relevant projects and ad-hoc requirements
- Liaise closely with counterparts who work in a regional or global capacity within the SOX program
Your future colleagues
You will be working within the EMEA regional SOX 404 team. The SOX program is global with regional teams based in Raleigh, London, Zurich, Pune and Singapore. The team is part of the wider CFO Risk & Controls Office, led by a Managing Director based in Zurich.
CFO Risk & Controls identifies, manages and measures the operational risks within CFO functions through key CSG level programs such as Group SOX 404, General Ledger Account Ownership (GLAO), ESG Reporting Controls Framework and Regulatory Reporting Programs. It is also responsible for carrying out planned and ad-hoc Quality Assurance Reviews (QARs) across CFO and certain support departments.
We are a department which values Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) and is committed to realizing the firm's D&I ambition which is an integral part of our global cultural values.
Credit Suisse Group AG has been acquired by UBS Group AG. Credit Suisse continues its business activities as a subsidiary company of UBS Group AG, including selective hiring for experienced professionals.
You Offer
To excel in this role, you should possess
- Degree in accounting and/or finance is essential
- CPA or Chartered Accountant and understands US GAAP / IFRS
- 6+ years of SOX relevant experience achieved either at the Big 4 (on multinational integrated audit engagements, which are PCAOB compliant) or at a multinational bank (within SOX 404 compliance, Group Finance, Internal Audit, etc.)
- Understands SOX methodology both theoretical and practical
- Proven experience in financial services and understands how a multinational bank operates
- Understands the US GAAP / IFRS accounting standards, processes and typical key SOX controls relating to operations, finance and product control along with the external audit cycle
- Experience working within a distributed team and interacting with colleagues both locally and overseas
- You are positive relationship focused and able to build and manage relationships across the organization
- Articulate and effectively communicate (written and verbal) with partners at various seniority levels
- Organized, hardworking committed, with outstanding analytical skills, and have the ability to meet strict reporting deadlines
- Dedicated, hardworking who can work on own initiative and can deliver on time under pressure
- High level of integrity and flexibility, sense of urgency, attention to detail and quality standards
- Dedication to fostering an inclusive culture and value diverse perspectives
India-Pune-Pune
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