Vice President – SOX Program Office

The SOX Program Office - Vice President role supports the SOX Compliance Program Lead in managing the core operations of Citi’s SOX program, covering control scoping and risk assessment, control documentation, assessment, issues evaluation and other program activities, working closely with cross divisional stakeholders across the firm. 

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the annual / quarterly risk assessment and scoping processes to identify areas of focus for SOX program, working with cross-divisional stakeholders and SMEs (Accounting Policy, Controllers, etc.)
• Lead or assist in providing subject matter expertise, guidance, training and support to process and control owners across the firm related to controls scoping, documentation, assessment and issues evaluation
• Lead or assist in the evaluation and documentation of issues (identified through internal sources / external audit) using quantitative and qualitative factors to determine SOX severity classification as per defined methodology and materiality assessment framework
• Lead or assist in the ongoing tracking of SOX issues remediation, working with cross-divisional stakeholders
• Assist in quarterly senior management reporting processes, including preparation of materials, review decks, memos, etc.
• Perform quality assurance procedures related to SOX controls scoping, documentation and assessment by firmwide process and control owners
• Support engagement with the other risk and control functions across the firms - Internal Audit, Operational Risk, etc. as well as External Auditors
• Assist in the review and improvement of SOX Program methodology and practices, including innovation initiatives and maintenance of policies and procedures
• Be a change agent to deliver and maintain a best in class SOX program
• Manage multiple competing priorities and meet strict deadlines, both internal and external

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, related certifications (CA, CPA, CIA, CISA or similar) preferred
• 8-10 years relevant experience, including within a public accounting firm (auditing of financial services a plus)
• Experience with SOX scoping and testing, SOX 404/302, FDICIA, or Internal Audit preferred
• Working knowledge of internal control concepts including the COSO 2013 internal control framework preferred
• Finance or related experience with a focus on process design and improvement. Preference for experience supporting regulatory compliance, operational risk management, or financial reporting.
• Understanding of common financial products and processes in consumer banking, institutional banking, corporate treasury, and various other corporate finance activities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and negotiation skills
• Effective project management skills
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience working with Workiva Wdesk a plus
• Proven ability to work effectively with virtual teams, to set realistic deadlines, and to effectively manage one’s own time and priorities to meet those deadlines including regular communication and updates
• Process oriented, data driven, and exceptionally well organized and detailed
• Ability to work individually or with cross functional teams on BAU as well as various projects

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed.

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