Overview (Bank overview, GBS India overview, Function Overview)*
* BA Continuum is a nonbank subsidiary of Bank of America, part of Global Business Services in the bank.
Responsibilities*
- Partner with lines of business, external and internal audit groups and SOX Program Office to review and assess SOX process and control design. Identify gaps within SOX controls / processes and provide recommendations to lines of business to address gaps and improve control structure and SOX documentation
- Provide ongoing support to lines of business in managing / approving any changes to process and control design
- Perform various SOX activities and initiatives such as SOX deficiency assessments, Scoping, Vendor risk reviews, ECAP system reporting and data maintenance, etc.
- Provide relevant SOX guidance to various lines of business in an effort to drive consistency in execution of the Bank’s SOX Program and mitigate financial reporting risk
- Engage in and contribute to deliverables focused on supporting SOX compliance as well as CFO’s attestation of SOX and other key Regulatory reports such as FR Y-14 report
- Strive for operational excellence with an objective of improving work tasks and processes
- Review key deliverables or other team members’ work as needed, to help maintain the highest work quality standards
- Ensure seamless coordination and integration of work efforts with our Global Team in other locations
- Provide progress updates and demonstrate ability to work with senior stakeholders and influence them effectively towards mitigating financial reporting risk
Requirements*
Chartered Accountant or CPA designation / Master's degree or equivalent in Accounting and/or Finance
Experience Range*
- 6+ years’ experience in risk and internal control / SOX compliance / Audits / process reviews
- Big 4 or banking / financial services industry experience preferred
Foundational skills*
- Expertise and experience in the domain of Risk and Internal controls / Internal or External Audits / SOX compliance / Operational Risk
- Relevant experience in reviewing and understanding end to end finance processes and identify risk and control points and provide recommendations to business teams on improving process and control design
- Strong understanding of Finance and / or Accounting, financial reporting processes, including the financial statements structure for US listed companies
- Ability to engage with management at various levels regarding internal controls, compliance & risk management and accounting
- Strong communication, presentation and influencing skills to support partnership across multiple line of business and finance teams
- Attention to detail and ability to build quality rigor in all deliverables
- Expertise in MS Excel and MS PowerPoint
Desired skills
- Knowledge of legal, regulatory and industry requirements
- Understanding of SEC and PCAOB requirements as well as COSO Integrated Framework of Internal Control
- Implementing components of an internal control framework (e.g. SOX) over financial reporting
- Proven ability to manage multiple and often competing priorities in a global environment
Work Timings*
11:30 am to 8:30 pm