Sox Financial Analyst

General Description Knowledge of internal controls over financial reporting, SOX, control environment and U.S. GAAP. Ability to identify and analyze issues associated with control deficiencies and provide solutions for remediation. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Prepare risk and materiality analysis to determine critical processes and system applications that should be evaluated annually under SOX and FDICIA. Process and analyze quarterly certifications (SOX 302) and identify those events that need to be reported to the Disclosure Committee. Evaluate the changes in processes and controls reported by the business areas, so that they are updated in the internal control matrices that are used by the internal and external auditors to design the control tests (SOX 404). Analyze the findings identified by the auditors to identify the root cause of the problem, document the corrective action plan, and follow up on the implementation of such corrective actions. Actively support other area or division functions as needed, such as the maintenance of the inventory of critical spreadsheets and system reports that have an impact on internal control over financial reporting. Education Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting. CPA license is preferable Experience At least two years of experience performing audits of internal controls and/or working as a SOX Financial Analyst. Banking industry experience is a plus. Other Qualifications Excellent analytical skills to identify situations, look for alternatives and make good decisions. Excellent research and analysis skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills, both in English and Spanish. Knowledge and skills in the analysis of financial information and accounting pronouncements. Proficient in the evaluation of internal control deficiencies and the financial impact assessment. Assist in evaluating process changes to determine which controls are needed. Excellent interpersonal skills and teamwork. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Excellent organizational skills to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. MS Office domain: Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook. Competencies Accountability Analytical Discipline Collaboration & Teamwork Change Agent Customer Centric Self Development Business Excellence Character SDL2017