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Skills and Competencies
The Controls Analyst is an experienced professional capable of assisting with the development, execution and continuous improvement of an integrated IT Risk Controls plan encompassing in accordance with Moody’s and departmental standards.
Required:
- Knowledge of internal controls, internal controls framework and risk standards (e.g. COSO, ISO, NIST etc.), Sarbanes Oxley Act, GAAP and financial systems and related technology.
- 1 to 3 years of experience in Big four accounting firm and/ or global organization
- Conceptual understanding of ITGCs/ C&A testing of reports and Interface
- Analytical and Problem Solving Skills
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Preferred:
- Relevant certifications such as CPA, CIA, CISA or equivalent professional qualification
- Conceptual knowledge of automation tools like Alteryx and proficiency in Microsoft office suit
- Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance, including design, implementation, and testing of internal controls including system development life cycle controls will be preferred.
- ERP Control testing experience will be an added advantage
- Demonstrates skills to manage conflicting priorities tasks in a Global Environment
- CISA would be an added advantage.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Technology, Bachelor of Science or related field.
Responsibilities
- Maintains an understanding of the financial, operational, and technology processes, risks and controls related to Moody's business, specifically for the area under review
- Understands team objectives and cooperates and collaborates with others to achieve them
- Assists in managing SOX lifecycle, including scoping, documentation, tests of design and effectiveness reporting
- Validate operating effectiveness of SOX controls and delivering a quality work product, free of errors and on time
- Develop test steps for the area under review commensurate with the nature of risk and risk levels.
- Performs testing of various Reports, Interfaces, Applications, and ITGCs
- Maintain repository of documentation, testing evidence, and internal policies, and provide summary status reporting and presentation to business units and management.
- Performs a root cause analysis and impact assessment on the issues identified during course of testing in accordance with a framework designed
- Understands the processes/controls under review and uses critical thinking to ensure that identified risks are appropriately mitigated by management procedures
- Demonstrates ability to outline facts around potential issues and discuss internally and with stakeholders
- Continuously expands knowledge of data analytics and use of technology to enhance testing, identify opportunities for continuous monitoring and repeatable test plans.
- Maintains curiosity and exercises professional skepticism
