Financial Controls Analyst II

Job Description:

Remitly’s vision is to transform lives with trusted financial services that transcend borders. Since 2011, we have been tirelessly delivering on our promises to people who send money around the world. Today, we are reimagining global financial services and building products that extend beyond traditional barriers to give customers access to more of the services they need, no matter where they call home. Join over 2,700 employees worldwide who are growing their careers with purpose and connection with our customers while having a positive impact on millions of people around the globe.

About the Role:

The Financial Controls Analyst II will be part of Remitly’s SOX program management office, oversees and manages the SOX Compliance Process within Remitly. This role, which will report to the Head of SOX while supporting the Business Process SOX PMO Manager day-to-day, will work across the company to ensure that the SOX PMO provides support to the 1st Line of Defense (LOD) process and control owners while working with 2nd and 3rd LOD teams to ensure our SOX Compliance Program is evolving with the company as we build new products, improve existing processes and products, and implement new systems and controls.

You Will:

• Work with SOX PMO Managers & Head of SOX, process and control owners, Internal Audit, and Remitly’s external auditors to understand business processes, risks, and controls in areas such as Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, and Hire-to-Retire, as well as help translate SOX compliance / internal controls over financial reporting requirements.
• Assist SOX PMO Managers with risk assessment / scoping.
• Guide communication between internal and external auditors, responding to audit requests and inquiries.
• Support control owners by helping document and update processes and controls to mitigate financial reporting risks, from initiation through reporting. Help gather and organize information for SOX control readiness assessments related to business-as-usual processes and newer products / processes.
• Participate in walkthroughs / test of design and related preparation, and coordinate with owners to respond to audit requests.
• Assist with SOX documentation and related activities, such as reviewing and updating process flowcharts and risk-control matrices (RCMs), pre-reviewing control evidence, and providing guidance to owners on whether the evidence is complete and fit for purpose.
• Help with key report and spreadsheet (also known as Information Prepared by Entity or IPE) control design and execution / validation.
• Assist with preparing content and materials for SOX oversight committees.

You Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Auditing, Finance, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in Accounting, Auditing, or a related field, including experience auditing controls (integrated audits)
• Familiarity with internal control frameworks and standards, such as COSO and SOX
• Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High level of English proficiency is required
• Experience working with global cross-functional teams and external consultants

Our Benefits:

• In Site Subsidized Meals
• Transportation
• Premium Language Bonus
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Mental Health & Family Forming Benefits
• Private Life Insurance
• On site Clinic and Remitly Doctor
• Continuous learning tools & certification programs
• Reduced Working Hours per Week (from 48 to 40)
• Two consecutive days off

We are committed to nondiscrimination across our global organization and in all of our business operations. Employment is determined based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identification and expression, marital status, military status or status as an honorably discharge/veteran, pregnancy (including a woman's potential to get pregnant, pregnancy-related conditions, and childbearing), sexual orientation, age (40 and over), national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, physical, mental, or sensory disability (including the use of a trained dog guide or service animal), HIV/AIDS or hepatitis C status, genetic information, status as an actual or perceived victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or any other protected class as established by law.

Remitly is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.