Freddie Mac

Freddie Mac

Finance SOX Audit Staff

McLean, VA · Staff+ · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$74k-$112kDetected 36 days ago
Data AnalysisComplianceFinancial AnalysisAccountingValuationAuditingManual TestingCommunicationCritical ThinkingGAAPSarbanes-OxleyFinancial ReportingInternal Audit

About the role

  • The Finance Risk and Controls Testing team is seeking a highly motivated professional to join our growing team for non-IT SOX control testing.
  • As a member, you are responsible for auditing the non-IT SOX controls over financial reporting to ensure compliance with the

Responsibilities

  • Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and deadlines, while maintaining high-quality and accuracy of deliverables.
  • Applies professional skepticism and critical thinking when assessing control design, execution, and supporting evidence.
  • Maintain a current understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements, PCAOB Standards, and relevant accounting and regulatory guidance (including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
  • Develop and maintain positive and collaborative relationships with the business area team members and management, and with external auditors.
  • Perform walkthroughs of the key processes and obtain in depth understanding of the risks over financial statements and related disclosures
  • Perform design and operating effectiveness assessments of the controls over financial statements and related disclosures
  • Identify and document deficiencies in control design and operating effectiveness.
  • Lead meetings and communicate testing results, issues, and observations with business area
  • Perform status and analysis to management on SOX testing progress, issues and remediation efforts.
  • Perform ad hoc projects and support team initiatives, as needed.

Requirements

  • Typically has 2 to 4 years of experience, including previous experience in public accounting, risk management or internal audit
  • A strong technical knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), PCAOB standards, and Sarbanes Oxley/Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR).
  • Proficiency in audit methodology and risk/controls assessments.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and contribute to team objectives.
  • Quick learner. must demonstrate the ability to understand complex processes, risks, and controls within short timeframes and effectively prioritize competing deadlines.
  • Ability to translate complex technical/accounting concepts into clear, concise, and stakeholder-friendly communication.
  • Employees exercise this responsibility by executing against policies and procedures and adhering to privacy & security obligations as required via training programs.
  • other relevant experience may be considered.
  • Strong data analytics skill using the latest tools.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize tasks/projects and manage competing deadlines.
  • Demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional relationships and effectively collaborate with business areas and other stakeholders.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Understanding of the financial services industry and the secondary mortgage markets.
  • Key to Success in this Role:

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline or equivalent experience is preferred.
  • CPA and/or CIA certification preferred

Compensation

  • This position has an annualized market-based salary range of $74,000 - $112,000 and is eligible to participate in the annual incentive program.

Benefits

  • If interested in learning more, please visit www.BountyJobs.com and register with our referral code: MAC.
  • Freddie Mac offers a comprehensive total rewards package to include competitive compensation and market-leading benefit programs.
  • Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site.

Company info

  • At Freddie Mac, our mission of Making Home Possible is what motivates us, and it's at the core of everything we do.
  • Since our charter in 1970, we have made home possible for more than 90 million families across the country.
  • Join an organization where your work contributes to a greater purpose.
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