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At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. As part of Team Amex, you'll experience this powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career. Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express. The SOX Governance and Advisory team within Controllership (1LOD) plays a critical role in supporting the enterprise by developing and executing a risk-based plan to assess and enhance the company’s internal controls over financial reporting. The team utilizes a robust governance framework and testing program to manage financial reporting risk in compliance with the company’s 2LOD objectives and requirements of the Sarbanes Oxley Act. This is an Analyst position in the SOX Governance and Advisory team, responsible for supporting the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance program across American Express in addition to compliance with the Company’s Operational Risk Management framework for the Finance organization. Reporting to the Manager of SOX Assurance, the successful candidate will be responsible for testing, monitoring and optimization of internal controls over financial and regulatory reporting including associated Information Technology (IT) systems. The individual should possess excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills. Primary responsibilities include : Validate design and operating effectiveness of SOX controls through testing, across all Business Units (BUs) to support Control Owners / Process Owners in quarterly SOX certification process IT control testing including interface inputs, key reports, applications, business continuity and third parties Collaborate with key stakeholders including Business Process teams, BU Control Management, Operational Risk Management, Internal Audit, etc. for quarterly SOX testing and reporting Perform year-end control testing to support our external auditors, PwC, for their annual SOX audit Partner closely with internal stakeholders and external auditors to resolve testing related observations / queries Drive enhancements in control environment by identifying the improvement opportunities to SOX Controls High degree of organization, individual initiative, results and solution oriented, and personal accountability and resiliency. Exemplify strength in the American Express Leadership Model: set the agenda, bring others with you and do it the right way, and put enterprise thinking first. Preferred Qualifications Qualified Professional (Chartered Accountant / MBA Finance from a premier institute) with 4+ years of relevant experience in SOX compliance, Internal Audit, etc. typically from a Big 4 firm. Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) qualification preferred. Knowledge of the Sarbanes Oxley Act (including Sections 302 & 404) and in-depth understanding of COSO Framework, Risk Assessment and Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting (ICFR) Understanding of the testing methodology, controls / test procedures interpretation and to conclude on testing results Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to clearly and concisely articulate issues in a timely and effective manner. Demonstrated strong abilities in key Financial Reporting skills, including financial reporting risk management/ program, risk assessment, internal audit coordination, and external fraud risk management/ program. Compliance Language We back our colleagues and their loved ones with benefits and programs that support their holistic well-being. That means we prioritize their physical, financial, and mental health through each stage of life. Benefits include: Competitive base salaries Bonus incentives Support for financial-well-being and retirement Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location) Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location) Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location) Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program Career development and training opportunities American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law. Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.
