Job reference #6170_8544692
At ADP we are driven by your success. We engage your unique talents and perspectives. We welcome your ideas on how to do things differently and better. In your efforts to achieve, learn and grow, we support you all the way. If success motivates you, you belong at ADP.
Insightful Expertise is a core value at ADP and in Corporate Audit, our colleagues around the world depend on us for that. Whether it’s a new product in development, a new technology under consideration, a new business acquisition or a new office opening – Corporate Audit plays a critical role in ADP’s growth. We are a passionate partner committed to ADP’s success – and are looking for like-minded individuals who want to be part of our winning team.
ADP is currently seeking a Senior SOX Compliance Auditor to join their Internal Audit team. The qualified candidate will execute financial and operational audits of business units, products, activities, and functions. Be actively engaged in the audit process from planning to issuance of the audit report.
We strive for every interaction to be driven by our CORE values: Insightful Expertise, Integrity is Everything, Service Excellence, Inspiring Innovation, Each Person Counts, Results-Driven, – Social Responsibility.
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General Responsibilities:
- Execute the Sarbanes-Oxley walk-throughs and test plans for the company in a timely manner and in accordance with the testing calendar
- Document work in accordance with department practices and workpaper standards
- Communicate SOX testing results to the project manager, process owner, Local Project Management Office (LPMO) and to senior finance business unit management
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Specific Responsibilities:
- Planning and perform Sarbanes-Oxley walk-throughs and testing at assigned locations in accordance with the departmental testing strategy while meeting project deadlines
- Prepare and validate detailed findings with appropriate compliance and process management in a clear and concise manner
- Prepare and assemble workpapers for assigned audits in accordance with departmental standards and update the SOX repository in a timely manner
- Provide timely status reports to the project manager on progress of activities
- Set up and co-ordinate closing meetings, providing support to the team members where necessary in presenting their issues
- Coordinate and provide guidance to the team (i.e. mentoring) when conducting Sarbanes-Oxley walk-throughs and testing at assigned locations in accordance with the departmental testing strategy while meeting project deadlines
- Develop value added relationships with process owners and local business unit management
- Supervise work of team members engaged in SOX reviews including workpaper review, monitoring progress in the field, and reviewing identified issues prior to discussing with the project manager
- Determine root cause failures and business impact noting and monitoring trends for areas of expertise
- Assist with control streamlining/rationalization and benchmarking for areas of expertise
- Lead more complex reviews and special projects
Qualifications:
- 2+ years experience, preferable in a Big 4 Public or National Accounting firm, with a focus on Sarbanes-Oxley work
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred
- Must have superior internal control and audit skills and familiarity with Sarbanes-Oxley sections 302 and 404
- Moderate out of town and local travel, estimated at no more than 20% per year is required
- Ability to work independently and proactively manage workload
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to interact with the appropriate levels of management and the internal audit team
- Excellent time management skills and a process-oriented approach
- Flexible and easily adaptable to changing conditions and requirements
- Facilitate teamwork by contributing to team efforts, sharing responsibility for team results and exhibiting a positive attitude
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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Preference will be given to candidates who have the following:
- CPA preferred
- Ability to work independently and proactively to execute critical tasks, including participation in the planning, execution, administration, reporting and review of all phases of operational and compliance audits, business risk identification, audit program development and execution, audit observation discussion and development, and interaction with key management associates.
- Demonstrate leadership characteristics (i.e.., diplomacy, decisiveness, assertiveness, cooperativeness).
- Rapidly assimilate and apply new knowledge in areas such as: general business, transaction processing industry, financial accounting, business writing and presentations, business risk and mitigation techniques, and ADP businesses and practices.
- Advanced ability in analyzing risk and designing efficient control practices to minimize risk.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Facilitate teamwork by contributing to team efforts, sharing responsibility for team results and exhibiting a positive attitude.
- Moderate out of town and local travel, estimated at 15% -20% per year
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