Senior SOX Analyst (1492346)

Description:

• Initially, 100% remote, will share later as per the next updates regarding coming on site. 4 days a week and Friday being an optional depends on business need. Local candidates only.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

• This is not an it audit role, nor the resource is going to deal with it general controls. We are looking for someone who has strong internal controls experience as the resource will be working with business internal controls.
• Please get answers to the questions given below during your screenings with the candidates and add them in the submission emails below candidates’ summary. We are not going to submit any candidate if you/candidate failed to provide those answers.
• What business process(es) has the candidate worked on?
• What types of business process controls have they worked on?
• Can the candidate provide specific examples of business process controls reviewed/audited?
• What control support would the candidate request / expect to receive to exemplify control execution for the examples?
• If the candidate most recently managed a team, is the candidate willing, wanting, and able to be hands as this analyst role is all hands on, digging in, doing the work, and will not be supervising anyone?
• Does the candidate have direct experience coordinating/writing narratives, compiling flowcharts and controls for new processes or processes in development? Existing processes? If yes, please briefly explain, include type of documentation (narr/flowchart/controls), steps undertaken, duration of project, complexity/challenges encountered, etc.
• Job Description:
• Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Toyota. As one of the world’s most admired brands, Toyota is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative, high-quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. We’re looking for diverse, talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.
• An important part of the Toyota family is Toyota Financial Services (Client), the finance and insurance brand for Toyota and Lexus in North America. While Clientis a separate business entity, it is an essential part of this world-changing company – delivering on Toyota’s vision to move people beyond what’s possible. At Client, you will help create best-in-class customer experiences in an innovative, collaborative environment.
• To save time applying, Toyota does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this position at this time.
• What we’re looking for:
• Toyota’s TMCC SOX Program Management Office (SOX PMO) team is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Senior SOX analyst candidate.
• The primary responsibility of this role is to facilitate the annual assessment of Internal Controls over Financial Reporting for TMCC stand-alone SEC reporting and as a subsidiary of TMC.
• Reporting to the Manager SOX Compliance, the person in this role will support the Client SOX compliance department’s objective to ensure financial reporting compliance.
• What you’ll be doing:
• Execution of Annual SOX Audit
• Facilitate the assessment of control effectiveness for respective business units; work with process owners as needed to implement/modify controls to mitigate risk
• Assist processes owners in documentation of processes, controls, process flow and data flow documentation.
• Assist process owners in the identification of risks and design of controls
• Plan and coordinate SOX walkthroughs and testing performed by Internal and External Audit
• Coordinate with departmental SOX liaisons to ensure process consistency, consolidate status, and identify items for escalation
• Meet with process owners to understand business processes and changes to control the environment
• Provide support for key SOX stakeholders (process owners, Internal Audit, External Audit, and senior management)
• Oversee document repository and adherence to retention policies
• Support quarterly sub-certification process
• Deficiency Identification and Remediation:
• Lead efforts to research testing exceptions and deficiency identification
• Perform root cause analysis with process owners to identify the source of deficiencies.
• Coordinate and lead remediation efforts for respective business units; develop action plans and monitor efforts for remediation.
• Prepare deficiency reporting for upper management and Client, including analysis for potential financial impact.
• Perform continuous improvement efforts to ensure the design of controls is improved to mitigate the risk of fraud, human error, and other design deficiencies.
• Communication, Coordination & Training:
• Ensure ongoing communication with process owners for key SOX deliverables and support ongoing operation of controls.
• Special Projects:
• Assist/lead special projects with financial reporting impact.
• Serve as subject matter expert for financial reporting risks and controls.
• Qualifications/ What you bring (Must Haves) – Highlight Top 3-5 skills
• Four-Year College Degree (BA or BS] - Accounting (business/finance) Audit background
• 5-10 Years of relevant work experience – min of 5 yrs
• Familiarity with Audit, Sarbanes Oxley, COSO, GRC methodologies and frameworks
• Strong written and oral communication
• Strong analytical skills, initiative; ability to multi-task
• Ability to develop strong partnerships and influence people
• Ability to work with ambiguous or changing work situations, tasks, assignments
• Ability to quickly learn new applications or software tools
• A high degree of organizational skills with the ability to work in a deadline driven environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams
• Lucid or other process flow software
• Attention to detail and provide accurate data
• Work collaboratively with team members
• Meet regular performance expectations
• Added bonus if you have (Preferred):
• Advance degree (Master of Accounting / MBA)
• CPA / CIA / CFE
• Financial Services, banking, or automotive industry experience.
• Archer Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) Software
• These questions are a mandatory to be answered and should be included in the resumes