Financial Internal Controls Analyst

Company Description

North America Retailer of Energy and Energy Services

Job Description

• Apply effective testing procedures of manual internal controls at a re-performance standard in connection with Management’s assessment of the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls • Participate in the design of financial and operational processes, including development of internal controls and evaluation of control environment • Participate in business process reviews with individual Business Process Owners. • Document and map internal control processes within and across departments. • Identify control weaknesses and assess control procedures • Participate in the control remediation process with Business Process Owners, ensuring effective and timely resolution • Assist with the identification of suitable compensating/mitigating controls and process improvements for control deficiencies that sufficiently lower the risk of financial misstatement and improve efficiency • Participate in methodology refinement work to continually evolve the Controls Group framework and program • Assist in the development of training materials and facilitate training sessions for various internal stakeholders

Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related discipline is required. • Two or more years of internal controls or audit experience is required • CPA, CIA, and/or other qualification/certification is preferred • Big Four accounting firm experience is preferred • Current knowledge of GAAS, GAAP and IFRS is required • The ability to create spreadsheets, perform basic calculations, and manipulate data in Microsoft Excel is required. • Knowledge of Oil & Gas, Energy Trading and Power Generation business terminology is preferred • Excellent analytical and communication skills. • Strong foundation and understanding of finance accounting processes • Ability to complete process maps/documentation, identify and assess risks, identify & evaluate controls, write test plans, gaps, weaknesses in organization’s business processes, and suggest remediation recommendations • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal – ability to facilitate and influence • Proven analytical and organizational skills • Ability to prioritize and balance multiple tasks and to give attention to detail, while maintaining timelines • Ability/Willingness to travel up to 20%

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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