Senior analyst - internal controls

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Analyst – Internal Controls based in the United States.

As a Senior Analyst – Internal Controls, you will help strengthen the organization’s risk management framework and support the continued development of its internal controls program. Reporting to the Internal Controls Director, you will conduct risk-based reviews, evaluate control effectiveness, and identify opportunities to improve financial and operational processes. You will collaborate with stakeholders across Finance and other departments to address control gaps and implement practical corrective actions. The role also offers opportunities to leverage data analytics, AI, and automation to enhance efficiency and reduce manual work. This position is ideal for an analytical, independent thinker who enjoys solving problems, challenging existing practices, and driving meaningful process improvements.

Accountabilities:

In this role, you will execute second-line internal control reviews, assess risks, and collaborate with process owners to strengthen control effectiveness and operational efficiency. Your responsibilities will include:

• Internal Controls and Second-Line Reviews: Conduct risk-based reviews of business processes and controls, including walkthroughs, control testing, data analysis, and documentation of findings and conclusions.
• Risk Identification and Remediation: Identify financial and operational risks, recommend practical corrective actions, and work with process owners to address control gaps. Track agreed actions and deadlines, evaluate remediation effectiveness, and escalate overdue actions or unresolved issues to the Internal Controls Director.
• Process Improvement, AI, and Automation: Identify opportunities to simplify workflows, eliminate manual or duplicative tasks, and strengthen controls. Partner with process owners and Financial Systems teams to assess and support improvements involving AI, automation, and data analytics.
• Policies, SOPs, and Documentation: Help develop and maintain policies, standard operating procedures, process narratives, flowcharts, and internal control documentation to ensure processes, controls, and responsibilities are clearly defined.
• Projects and Change Initiatives: Support internal controls projects, transformation initiatives, system implementations, and significant process changes by evaluating their impact on business processes, risks, and controls.
• Internal and External Audit Coordination: Assist the Internal Controls Director with audit requests, supporting documentation, process walkthroughs, and follow-ups. Maintain organized evidence, track outstanding requests, and provide progress updates on key items requiring attention.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate is a proactive and critical thinker with sound internal controls and risk judgment. You should be comfortable working independently, managing assignments from beginning to end, and collaborating with stakeholders to develop effective solutions. The role requires the ability to assess processes, identify weaknesses, and translate findings into practical improvements.

• Strong knowledge of internal controls, risk assessment, and control testing principles.
• Ability to conduct process walkthroughs, analyze data, document findings, and evaluate control effectiveness.
• Experience identifying financial and operational risks and supporting the development and implementation of corrective actions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to challenge existing processes and recommend improvements.
• Ability to manage assignments independently, prioritize responsibilities, and follow through on agreed actions and deadlines.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with Finance teams, process owners, Financial Systems, and audit stakeholders.
• Ability to develop and maintain clear process documentation, including policies, standard operating procedures, process narratives, and flowcharts.
• Interest in using data analytics, AI, and automation to improve workflows, reduce manual effort, and strengthen controls.
• Ability to support system implementations, transformation projects, and process changes from a risk and controls perspective.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail when maintaining supporting evidence, tracking requests, and reporting progress.

Benefits:

Specific salary, healthcare coverage, paid time off, and other benefits are not detailed in the provided job description.

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