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Your work days are brighter here. At Workday, we value our candidates privacy and data security. Workday will never ask candidates to apply to jobs through websites that are not Workday Careers. Please be aware of sites that may ask for you to input your data in connection with a job posting that appears to be from Workday but is not. In addition, Workday will never ask candidates to pay a recruiting fee, or pay for consulting or coaching services, in order to apply for a job at Workday. About the Team Our Internal Audit team isnt your typical audit group! Were a tight-knit global crew of passionate professionals who love what we do and have fun doing it. Driven by a strong moral compass, were committed to doing the right thing, even when its challenging. Were not just auditors; were trusted advisors who proactively identify risks and opportunities to help shape the future of Workday. About the Role We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Analyst in SOX Internal Controls to join our SOX team in our Pune, India office. In this role, you will perform t esting of internal controls in compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX). The Internal Audit team performs independent testing on behalf of management in a particularly evolving risk landscape due to our business growth and our enterprise wide initiative to drive continuous operational efficiencies. You will work closely with the Internal Controls team who own the SOX program as well as stakeholders across Finance and Operations. This role reports to the Senior Manager of Internal Audit. This is a full-time hybrid position, with the expectation of commuting to our Pune office at least 50% of the time in a given quarter. Responsibilities Conduct testing of key internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) to evaluate the operational effectiveness of entity-level controls and business process key controls. Prepare and maintain detailed work papers and documentation in accordance with Internal Audit s SOX guidelines and test templates within our tool, Audit Board SOX Hub. Attend walkthroughs with management to evaluate design of controls ensuring relevant financial statement risks are mitigated and aligns with the control documentation. Develop, review, and update test plans to ensure key attributes are tested and aligns with the control design. Report and document test findings, including working closely with business stakeholders and external auditors to investigate, resolve or conclude on test findings and issues. Coordinate, track and manage audit support and sample selections with the business and external auditors. Track and monitor managements remediation activities, ensuring timely testing of operating effectiveness by year end. Understand the IT-related risks underlying entity-level and business process controls as well as relevant validation procedures required over use of key reports and data or Information Provided by the Entity (IPE). About You Basic Qualifications 8 years+ of proven experience in SOX compliance, internal or external audit, or business consulting. Bachelor s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Proficiency in evaluating and testing internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR). Strong grasp of US GAAP and COSO internal control framework. Familiarity with information technology general controls (ITGC) and their impact on financial report Preferred Qualifications External Audit or SOX test of control over a SAAS Company and Revenue Accounting process and controls. Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and deadlines. Effective time management skills to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines. High level of accuracy and attention to detail in documentation and testing. Ability to identify and assess financial risks and controls. Strong problem-solving skills to identify control deficiencies and assess remediation activities. Ability to work both independently and to collaborate as part of a team, balancing priorities and managing stakeholder expectations CPA preferred. Our Approach to Flexible Work With Flex Work, we re combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in-office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). This means youll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together. Those in our remote "home office" roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter. Are you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at Workday about our Employee Referral process!
