Finance - Internal Controls Analyst

Finance - Internal Controls Analyst

Job Summary:
- Develop an understanding of Accenture’s global processes internal controls and relevant government regulations (e.g., Sarbanes-Oxley, SEC rulings).
- Responsible for serving as Evaluator for various sub-processes internal controls (i.e. revenue recognition, payroll, general accounting and IT applications).
- Responsible for providing feedback to Control Owners, Process Leads and Internal Control Team Leads for continuously improvement the documentation of internal controls for various sub-processes.
- Responsible for gathering documentation to support our external auditors in their audit of Accenture’s Financial Statements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop an understanding of Accenture’s global processes and internal controls.
- Participate in the annual design effectiveness exercise and review the responses from Control Owners and Business Leads.
- Document the design and operating effectiveness testing of internal controls for various sub-processes (i.e. revenue recognition, payroll, general accounting and IT applications, etc.).
- Perform tasks as assigned by team with oversight from supervisors, with high quality and timely manner.
- Communicate status of work and issues encountered to supervisor. Escalate outstanding issues as appropriate.
- Recommend improvements to the global standard set of internal controls for areas of responsibility and follow up on issues.
- Gather evidence from Control Owners, in preparation for walkthrough meetings with our External Auditors, and validate completeness & accuracy. Participate to walkthroughs and take detailed notes on process and controls.
- Liaise with External Auditors and other organizations to support the audit work.
- Respond as needed to supervisor regarding any special projects and requests.
- Support training of local Control Leads and Executors on internal controls methodology and tools.
- Provide guidance on the use of technology to support our internal controls processes.
Relationships:
- Reports to:  Internal Controls and Compliance Associate Manager / Specialist.
- Supervises: N/A.
- External Relationships: Control Owners, Internal Audit, External Audit.

Job Qualifications:

- Education: Undergraduate Degree in Accounting or equivalent.  Equivalent degree only accepted if experience is relevant.

- Recommended Certifications, Licenses, etc.: CPA or comparable certification.

- Work Requirements:  Buenos Aires based.

Professional Skills Requirements:

- Work Experience:  1+ years’ experience in an audit function (External Audit, Internal Audit, SOX Internal Controls) or corporate functions equivalent (Controllership or Finance roles)
- Strong Microsoft excel skills.
- Outstanding organizational and project management skills to work within time constraints.
- Excellent communication (written and verbal), interpersonal and presentation skills to effectively interact throughout the company.

- Advanced English level.
- Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Willingness to work flexible hours, as necessary, to meet monthly and quarterly deliverable deadlines.

About Accenture

We work with one shared purpose: to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity. Every day, more than 775,000 of us help our stakeholders continuously reinvent. Together, we drive positive change and deliver value to our clients, partners, shareholders, communities, and each other.We believe that delivering value requires innovation, and innovation thrives in an inclusive and diverse environment. We actively foster a workplace free from bias, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and is respected and empowered to do their best work.At Accenture, we see well-being holistically, supporting our people’s physical, mental, and financial health. We also provide opportunities to keep skills relevant through certifications, learning, and diverse work experiences. We’re proud to be consistently recognized as one of the World’s Best Workplaces™.Join Accenture to work at the heart of change.

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