Responsibilities

Internal Controls:

• Supports the Internal Control Manager in executing the department workplan

• Perform internal control testing to assess effectiveness and recommend corrective actions where needed.

• Conduct routine and ad hoc spot reviews of selected transactions, reconciliations and control activities

• Develop preventive, detective, and corrective control mechanisms across financial & operational processes.

• Conduct risk-based evaluations of internal controls over financial reporting, operations, and compliance to identify vulnerabilities and recommend improvements.

• Assist in the process reviews and re-engineering of workflows to improve efficiency and reduce control failures.

• Monitor key risk indicators (KRIs) to detect emerging control risks and ensure timely mitigation

• Identify and automate manual processes to reduce inefficiencies and control lapses.

• Assist in the developing and review of company policies and procedures to reflect evolving regulatory requirements and organizational needs.

• Assist in the monitoring and review of outstanding internal control remediation plans.

• Document exceptions, gather support, and prepare draft findings for review by the Internal Control Manager.

• Follow up with process owners on remediation status and assist in tracking open items to resolution

• Support preparation of reports, dashboards and control metrics for management review

• Escalate overdue or high-risk items to the Internal Control Manager

• Assist in coordinating internal audits and external audit engagements.

Accounting:

• Prepare monthly journal entries and assist in the monthly close process, including reviewing and submitting for approval as well as assisting staff accountants with questions regarding back up documentation

• Provide accounting analysis and support to departments as required

• Provide support to team members through cross-training

• Identify improvements to financial controls and reporting

• Perform other related duties as assigned