Senior SOX Auditor, Financial Services

Voya Financial • Atlanta, GA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Together we fight for everyone’s opportunity for a better financial future. We will do this together — with customers, partners and colleagues. We will fight for others, not against: We will stand up for and champion everyone’s access to opportunities. The status quo is not good enough … we believe every individual and every community deserves access to financial opportunities. We are determined to support both individuals and communities in reaching a better financial future. We know that reaching this future depends on our actions today. Like our Purpose Statement, Voya believes in being bold and committed to action. We are committed to a work environment where the differences that we are born with — and those we acquire throughout our lives — are understood, valued and intentionally pursued. We believe that our employees own our culture and have a responsibility to foster an environment where we all feel comfortable bringing our whole selves to work. Purposefully bringing our differences together to positively influence our culture, serve our clients and enrich our communities is essential to our vision. Are you ready to join a company with a strong purpose and a winning culture? Start your Voyage – Apply Now The Senior SOX Auditor is responsible for the execution of the SOX testing process including the definition of the testing scope, control evaluation, test activities, monitoring issue resolution, report activities and risk assessment for assigned areas. This role assumes accountability for specific segments / projects or defined SOX audit projects and will assist in the supervision and coaching of assigned staffing/consultants as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum 4 years’ experience working with SOX/MAR processes within a Financial Services public company internal controls group
• Collecting and analyzing complex data, evaluating information and systems, and drawing logical conclusions.
• Planning and project management; capability to maintain composure under pressure while meeting multiple deadlines.
• Commitment to meeting deadlines and work additional hours during peak periods.
• Proficient with MS Office tools: MS Word, MS Excel, and other business software to prepare reports, memos, summaries and analyses.

Nice To Haves

• Public Accounting (Big 4) experience is a plus.
• MS Power BI experience is highly preferred
• If professional designation has not been obtained, active pursuit of one of the following: CPA, CIA, CFE, CISA and ARM (or comparable designation).

Responsibilities

• Proactively work with business partners to reflect business changes in SOX controls.
• Partner with business clients to improve Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) / Model Audit Rule (MAR) control environment.
• Provides assistance for the external auditors as needed related to SOX/MAR testing and review.
• Special projects as needed to support Management and Company initiatives.
• Executes the Test of Design and Test of Effectiveness of in-scope business processes (as defined within the Business Unit (BU) Narratives, Control Analysis and Data Flowcharts.)
• Independently conduct Walkthrough meetings with Business Customers of SOX/MAR Business Processes.
• Creates test scripts based on information obtained within the BU Flowcharts/Narratives, Control Analysis, and Walkthrough Meetings.
• Completes control testing by collecting, analyzing, interpreting and verifying information. This information is examined to determine whether records and reports contain accurate, reliable, timely, and complete information; and to determine whether controls over records, reports and documentation are adequate and effective.
• Documents the procedures used in each SOX/MAR testing assignment and fully prepare detailed electronic work papers to include: tested control, detailed issues, evidence, and associated risk.
• Develops and maintains automated support work paper files to facilitate a thorough and efficient SOX audit process.
• Communicates the results of SOX reviews and tasks as designated to include: SOX Management Testing; Business Owned Application (BOA) and Information Produced by the Entity (IPE) review; and Controls Optimization/Rationalization review.
• Performs follow up of outstanding issues to ensure timely implementation of remediation plans and ensure proper resolution.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision and life insurance plans
• 401(k) Savings plan – with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%)
• Voya Retirement Plan – employer paid cash balance retirement plan (4%)
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
• Paid time off – including 20 days paid time off, nine paid company holidays and a flexible Diversity Celebration Day.
• Paid volunteer time — 40 hours per calendar year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior