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Title and Summary

Senior SOX Analyst

Overview

The Senior Analyst, Internal Controls, will support our SOX Compliance program within the Finance Organization. The Senior Analyst will be responsible for managing and executing various aspects of the program including scoping, delivery of the program, and reporting of results. The Senior Analyst will work independently to complete the SOX program requirements. The Senior Analyst will work closely with the US and India-based SOX teams, regional controllership, our shared services center, business owners, and our internal and external auditors, with the expectation of some overlap in the working hours. Requirements for this position include knowledge of US GAAP, SEC/PCOB regulations, COSO and IT Audit concepts, as well as the demonstrated ability to monitor an effective global risk-based internal control environment.

• Are you looking to join a fast-paced, collaborative environment supporting a world class growing organization?
• Do you have the ability to think strategically and execute a complex project?
• Do you have a risk-based mindset?
• Do you have the ability to drive change and improve awareness across the organization?

Role

• Execute various SOX program components, including risk assessment, training of stakeholders on control-related best practices, control testing and review, remediation recommendations, deficiency evaluations, and executive reporting
• Collaborate with a local team of professionals in executing various aspects of the SOX program in a global environment
• Report to SOX team management
• Assess and determine design effectiveness of internal controls
• Work with business owners to address any potential control gaps that may require remediation
• Partner with various business owners and finance teams including Accounting, IT operations, Financial Planning, Treasury, Tax, and Corporate Audit to provide insights in assessing the design and effectiveness of internal controls
• Liaise with regional finance stakeholders as well as internal and external auditors
• Ensure the delivery of high quality, timely work products
• Continuously identify efficiencies in the SOX program and opportunities for optimization of the financial and operational processes and controls through interaction and partnership with management
• Identify efficiencies and opportunities for automation (bots, analytics tools, AI)
• Exhibit strong project management skills with the ability to hold self and others accountable to internal and external deadlines
• Ability to effectively manage international time-zone differences in communication globally
• Demonstrate the ability to exercise judgment and display a high standard of ethics and professionalism
• Demonstrate exceptional communications skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to understand complexities of the business

All About You
• Fluent in English
• Bachelor Degree in Accounting and CPA or equivalent required
• Has an understanding of GAAP, PCAOB Compliance Standard, Sarbanes Oxley, COSO, IT audit concepts, and leading business practices
• Recent Big 4 experience providing auditing or advisory-type services to Fortune 500 companies desired
• Knowledge of best practices around financial internal controls matters
• Knowledge of current PCAOB Auditing Standards
• Knowledge in US Generally Accepted Accounting Standards Principles (GAAP)
• Ability to project manage complex engagements or programs
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills with emphasis on building strong, longer-term relationships worldwide across varying geographies and functions
• Detail oriented, self-motivated with the ability to meet project deadlines and deliverables in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in risk management field (e.g. risk management, audit, compliance) desired
• Effective ability to influence, drive change and resolve conflicts
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytic, logical reasoning and problem solving
• Strong project management skills to lead and prioritize multiple projects
• Demonstrated ability to drive change and continuous improvement
• Proficient PC skills, especially Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Market and industry knowledge a plus
• Some travel may be required in the future, up to 5% travel

Corporate Security Responsibility

All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:

• Abide by Mastercard’s security policies and practices;

• Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;

• Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and

• Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard’s guidelines.