Senior Advisor Internal Control - 7 month contract

Description

• Prepare clear and concise documentation and test work papers to applicable professional standards.
• Conduct research as required to identify benchmarks and/or industry best practices for the management of risks across the business.
• Execute assigned fieldwork and testing or conduct audit as needed in accordance with the established policies and standards and within the prescribed time and budget.
• Perform ad hoc information requests and participates in strategic initiatives for business process improvement activities.
• adequately documenting design and operating effectiveness reviews.
• Evaluate and document the internal controls over financial reporting including, but not limited to,
• obtaining adequate and relevant documentation to substantiate control conclusions.
• Ensure our risks, controls and other documentation remain current while initiating and executing continuous improvement activities, as needed.
• Assist in developing organization wide accounting policy manual and maintain the same on an ongoing basis.
• Identify and document internal control deficiencies and remediation plans.
• Participate in walkthroughs and update business process flows.
• Interact with external auditors and business partners.
• Partner with business/operations, IT and corporate process owners to help ensure ongoing compliance with quarterly due diligence processes.

Requirements

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate at all levels of leadership.
• Ability to work independently as well as function effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to work with others within the accounting team and across finance and the Company to deliver positive high-impact results, foster the team environment, and further Company goals.
• Ability to work independently on assigned accounting areas and develop potential responses to issues and auditor requests with limited guidance and coaching.
• Bias to listen, understand and suggest actions, even when findings may not be positive.
• Flexible ability to think about processes across Finance, Risk, Commercial, and Operations to challenge the status quo for process improvement opportunities.
• understanding the risk profile of the process and designing controls.
• Five years’ related work experience, with at least three in a Big-Four or nationally recognized audit firm, or Fortune 500 Company internal audit function.
• Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Have a comprehensive understanding of internal controls in an international environment. Support to build and maintain a strong internal control environment.
• Knowledge and practical experience of the full accounting and reporting cycle, ability to develop and enhance policies, procedures, controls, and accounting position papers.
• Familiarity with the Energy industry, specifically with retail energy, trading companies, or power and utility sectors.
• Previous experience in coordinating external audits, which may include direct financial audit experience with a reputable accounting firm.
• Experience with audit management software and data analysis
• Professional designation in Accounting or Auditing (CPA/CA, CMA, CIA).
• Strong written and oral communication skills with ability to present findings to multiple levels within our organization.
• Certified/Chartered Public Accountant, CPA exam parts taken and passed.
• Previous corporate experience coordinating with accounting & financial reporting, FP&A, tax, treasury, and regulatory teams.
• Direct experience and intermediate understanding in accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.
• Undergraduate degree in finance/accounting from an accredited college or university
• Exhibit a strong understanding of business risks, controls, testing methodologies as they relate to financial reporting assurance and operating controls.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exhibit good knowledge of accounting standards and financial reporting and keeps up with the latest developments.
• Previous experience with Great Plains.
• Working knowledge of US GAAP.
• Strong professional writing skills and ability to document conclusions and present to multiple levels of audiences up to and including executive leadership.
• High attention to detail in project execution, with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.
• understanding the requirements of the control suite and financial statements.

Benefits

• Competitive contractor compensation
• Hybrid Working Model

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance