SOX Analyst/ Internal Auditor

SOX Analyst/ Internal AuditorChicago, IL(Hybrid)Long Term Contract/ Contract to hireJob Description: Seeking candidate who has experience leading or supporting the operation, documentation, and enhancement of technically sound SOX and/or internal control or other compliance program governance methodologies, internal controls testing, policies and procedures. Understands sensitivity of compliance information and appropriately controls/limits messages and content shared. This position is an analyst/senior analyst and member of the Global Financial Control team, which provides governance, oversight, and/or internal control testing of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) program in periodic filings of financial information with the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC). This role is balanced between high level operational execution and development and execution of strategic direction of business function activities.MAJOR DUTIES:1. Perform reviews of various departments by understanding the key risks and controls within the function being reviewed. Develops and executes test steps, documents results clearly and evaluates results to assess the quality of the control and/or control environment2. Think critically and take independent initiative to research inherent risks, emerging guidance, and issues relevant to processes and controls, and propose solutions or enhancements as appropriate3. Identify and evaluate risk and likely sources of potential error for significant processes4. Design and administer trainings to stakeholders5. Demonstrate professional skepticism and comfort with questioning how certain processes are being performed in order to facilitate making improvements.6. Operate independently; has in-depth knowledge of the function7. As subject area expert, provide comprehensive, in-depth consulting and leadership to team and partners at a high technical level8. Carry out activities that are large in scope, cross-functional and technically difficult9. Responsible for direct interaction with different committees and/or management10. Strategic in developing, implementing and administering programs within functional areas11. Utilizes understanding of various Corporate units to ensure operations, services and systems have proper controls in place12. Applies analytical skills to review information and determine potential control weaknesses13. Develops a thorough understanding of the Methodology and adheres to all applicable Department Standards.14. Responsible for staying current on SOX regulations and changes in the industry15. Ability to meet strict deadlines, manage multiple projects and to work under pressure during peak periodsKNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:Excellent oral and written communication skills are requiredAbility to work in a fast paced and a dynamic work environment as part of a Global Financial Control team working across multiple time zones and jurisdictionsHighly flexible and adaptable to changeEXPERIENCE:Bachelors degree required, Accounting or Finance preferredExperience in financial services preferredMasters degree in Accounting or Finance a plusCertified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor a plusPlease share your updated resume. Thanks