AVP, Audit Manager – Finance, Platforms and SOX (L10)

Synchrony

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position reports to the VP, Sr Audit Manager – Finance and Supplier. As a member of the Synchrony Internal Audit Department, the AVP, Audit Manager – Finance, Platforms, & SOX will be responsible for executing the audit plan covering Synchrony’s (SYF) Finance and Sales Platform functions and conducting SOX testing to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of key financial controls in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements. Audit engagement responsibilities include performing testing to support an assessment and conclusion over the design and effectiveness of SYF’s control environment, validating corrective actions, and ensuring SOX compliance across relevant processes. We’re proud to offer you choice and flexibility. Living within a commutable distance from one of our offices, you will have the option to be remote, and work from home, or to work from the office. You may be occasionally requested to commute to our nearest office for in-person engagement activities such as team meetings, training, and culture events.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business or equivalent related field with minimum experience of 4+ years in audit, financial control, or control testing; or in lieu of a degree, 6+ years in audit, financial control, or control testing.
Knowledge and experience of US GAAP, SEC, and SOX reporting requirements and processes
Demonstrate verbal and written ability to articulate the business objectives, business risk, processes, and controls
You currently hold, or are actively pursuing a CPA, CIA, or other relevant professional designation/association
Must be willing to travel up to 20% of the time

Nice To Haves

Minimum 3 - 5+ years combined internal audit, public accounting, regulatory (e.g., FRB, OCC, FDIC) or relevant banking industry experience
Strong PC Skills – MS Office suite
Familiarity with data mining and analytics (ACL, SAS, Python, Tableau) is a plus

Responsibilities

With oversight and guidance from the Senior Audit Manager, participate in assigned audit activities that could be in areas related to Finance, Accounting, Treasury, Capital, or Sales Platforms
Execute SOX control testing, producing high quality deliverables according to departmental and professional standards ensuring testing is completed timely and within budget
Identify control gaps or control deficiencies and assess the root cause of issues and potential impact
Draft and execute audit test procedures with oversight and guidance from the Senior Audit Manager
Document clear audit work papers that succinctly articulate purpose, scope, procedures, and conclusions of test work performed
With support from the Senior Audit Manager, present testing results to Internal Audit leadership, as well as the business organization
Assist with preparing draft audit deliverables, such as planning documentation, audit issues, and audit reports
Help ensure audits, including SOX testing, conform with professional and departmental standards, budgets, and timelines
Maintain internal audit competency through ongoing professional development
Maintain understanding of current and emerging risks within the subject area
Track timelines on assigned issues for completion by the business as well as timelines for executing validation procedures to help ensure issues are appropriately addressed
Coordinate testing plans with external auditors, SOX Testing teams, and Second Line of Defense functions
Build and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders
Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned