Controls Assurance Sox VP

Whippany, United States

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Date live: Oct. 11, 2022

Business Area: COO & Functions

Area of Expertise: Technology

Reference Code: 90280012

Contract: Permanent/Regular

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Control Assurance SOX Lead
Whippany, New Jersey

As a Barclays Controls Assurance Sox Lead, you’ll work closely with Finance in assessing, monitoring and reviewing globally consistent control framework. This includes overseeing adherence to documented policies and procedures and for developing new initiatives to enhance controls and maximise efficiency globally, carry out periodic assurance activities to comply with any regulatory requirements.

Barclays is one of the world's largest and most respected financial institutions, with 329 years of success, quality and innovation behind us. We've helped millions of individuals and businesses thrive, creating financial and digital solutions that the world now takes for granted. An important and growing presence in the USA, we offer careers providing endless opportunity.

What will you be doing?
•   SOx Design Effectiveness Assessment process -Oversight of the scheduling/conduct of walkthrough meetings with control owners and challenge of the design of existing controls.
•   SOx Operating Effectiveness Testing process - oversight of the selection of appropriate samples and review of testing procedures in line with the Barclays SOx Methodology.
•   Reporting and communication of SOx findings to the management team and control owners.
•   Review of issue remediation documentation.
•   Provide training and guidance on the SOx process to control owners.
•   Provide regular reporting and feedback to the management team and external auditors.
•   Manage regular meetings with global SOx team members and external auditors.

What we’re looking for:
•   Bachelor’s degree
•   Qualified accountant (CPA, CA, MBA or equivalent)
•   Substaintial investment banking and/or financial services experience
•   Auditing/public accounting experience in Big 4 firms

Skills that will help you in the role:
•   Strong understanding of internal controls and governance of a Finance function within an Investment Bank including knowledge of financial accounting and products, control governance and Sox
•   Experience working independently to assess, improve and enhance a process; managing a team to tight deadlines; pragmatic approach to problem solving
•   Execution and delivery-focused, able to drive a process forward effectively and efficiently in a timely manner
•   Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate at all levels

Where will you be working?
At Barclays, we are proud to be redefining the future of finance and here at Whippany we are defining the future of the workplace and the future of the way we work and live. We are creating a unique community, one of four strategic tech-enabled hubs that will redefine opportunity for everyone who works here. Whatever you do at Whippany, you’ll have every chance to build a world-class career in this world-class environment.

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