Internal Controls Analyst

Role Summary

This role will focus on supporting the internal controls over financial reporting (“ICFR”) testing activities. Responsibilities include coordinating with other departments and external auditors to determine control population, sample and evidence required to test design and operational effectiveness of business processes, IT general controls and entity-level controls.

Responsibilities

• Obtain populations, generate sample selections, and obtain evidence for SOX control testing.
• Test business process controls, IT general controls, application controls and entity-level controls for design and operational effectiveness in accordance with risk assessment and audit plan.
• Document testing results as well as maintain detailed documentation of control processes, assessments and root cause analysis for identified control deficiencies.
• Communicate and report testing results to Senior Internal Controls Manager for quarterly reporting to Senior Management.
• Assist with all SOX documentation, including risk and controls matrices, process narratives and flowcharts ensuring they are up to date.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration with other departments (e.g., Finance, Supply Chain, HR, Marketing, etc.) and external auditors to ensure deadlines are met.
• Support other Finance and Accounting activities as required by the Senior Internal Controls Manager and Corporate Controller.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting.
• Qualified accountant – ACCA, ACA, CPA, or equivalent certification preferred.
• Previous experience working in internal or external audit.
• Experience with offshore drilling related environment preferred.
• Understanding of SOX and internal control concepts and requirements (e.g., COSO, COBIT) preferred.
• Advance knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.
• Flexible and adaptable with a can-do attitude.