Senior Analyst, SOX and External Reporting Assurance ( Non - IT Audit)

Your Career

Palo Alto Networks is looking for a highly motivated Senior Analyst based in the Bangalore Office who is excited to join a high-growth Company. The member will be a part of the SOX and External Reporting and Assurance team and report to the Senior Manager, SOX and External Reporting and Assurance.

The Senior Analyst, SOX & External Reporting and Assurance plays a critical role in partnering with the business stakeholders and in the execution of SOX 404 audit procedures and other external reporting assurance. The ideal candidate must have a basic understanding of audit and business process controls testing, project management skills, be a self-starter, be proactive, confident in interacting with management and external stakeholders, and bring business experience and passion.

The candidate must demonstrate the ability to adhere to our corporate core values of Disruption, Execution, Collaboration, Integrity, and Inclusion.

Your Impact

• Coordinate delivery and organize audit requirements for business process control SOX assessments, walkthroughs, and testing procedures.
• Execute business process control testing in assigned areas or review test work papers prepared by contractors.
• Evaluate audit findings and coordinate deficiency remediation.
• Develop business relationships and proactively interact with process owners and management to gather information, resolve problems, and recommend improvements and optimization.
• Demonstrate initiative, provide timely updates, and effectively manage multiple tasks
• Perform other assigned tasks and external reporting control testing to support the SOX team and corporate objectives.

Your Experience

• Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent military experience required.
• 5+ years of audit and/or risk advisory experience from publicly traded companies and/or public accounting firms, preferably in a multinational corporate environment and/or Big 4.
• CA, CPA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent certifications preferred.
• Audit and/or risk advisory experience is essential, including previous roles in external and/or SOX/ internal audits.
• Strong SOX experience in auditing business processes, with a preference for experience in liaising with internal and external stakeholders, managing business relationships, and partnering with key stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively with all levels of management, external auditors, and all functions of the company.
• Detail-oriented and team-oriented with a strong learning capacity and ability to multitask, adapt to change, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

The Team

The SOX and External Reporting and Assurance team manages and executes the Companys SOX Compliance program, ensuring we are best in class. You will join a dynamic, disruptive, and fast-paced team of highly specialized professionals with varied skill sets, spread across the US and India.