Accountant - QA of ICFR Controls

the Client•Mount Laurel, NJ

5d•Remote

About The Position

This is a seasonal contract engagement supporting a SOX Project within a leading financial institution, working within a small, collaborative team of three. The role focuses on performing Quality Assurance (QA) of the Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) Testing Team's work. A QA internal controls role involves auditing systems and processes for compliance with regulations, policies, and quality standards. Key responsibilities include conducting internal audits, analyzing data to identify risks and control deficiencies, documenting findings, reporting to management, and recommending corrective actions. This role requires strong analytical skills, knowledge of quality management systems (like ISO 9001 or SOX), and the ability to collaborate with other departments to improve and maintain control effectiveness. The contractor will not have access to any customer data. Performance will be measured by timeliness and quality of review.

Requirements

ICFR/SOX experience — minimum 2 years
IT and/or Business Process (BP) audit experience — minimum 7 years
Advanced Excel skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Team player — ability to work collaboratively
Ability to handle sensitive or confidential data

Nice To Haves

Management or leadership experience
Previous banking experience

Responsibilities

Perform QA of the Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) Testing Team's work
Conduct internal audits of systems and processes for compliance with regulations, policies, and quality standards
Analyze data to identify risks and control deficiencies
Document findings and report to management
Recommend corrective actions to improve and maintain control effectiveness
Collaborate with other departments to improve controls
Interact primarily with internal stakeholders (approximately 3 hours of meetings per week)