Controls Analyst

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The Controls Analyst is an experienced professional capable of assisting with the development, execution and continuous improvement of an integrated IT and Financial Controls plan encompassing in accordance with Moody's and departmental standards.

The Role / Responsibilities:
• Maintains an understanding of the financial, operational, and technology process and controls related to Moody's business, specifically for the area under review.
• Knowledge of internal control/risk governance frameworks such as COSO 2013, NIST, ISO 31000 or equivalent, as applicable.
• Assist maintaining an effective control environment that complies with the testing and reporting requirements of SOX 404
• Understands assignment instructions and applies them as directed; seeks clarity and guidance.
• Validate operating effectiveness of SOX controls and delivering a quality work product, free of errors and on time.
• Testing of ITGCs/ C&A testing of reports and Interface including SDLC testing
• Proactively updates the project status, findings and challenges to the lead auditor
• Assist in evaluating control deficiencies in accordance with a framework designed
• Maintain the SOX repository of documentation, testing evidence, and internal policies,
• Manages multiple tasks, prioritizing time and communicating potential conflicts to supervisor
• Demonstrates ability to communicate internally and externally in a professional, clear and concise manner
• Actively participates and listens in internal/external meetings. Clearly captures and summarizes discussion items from the meetings.
• Understands the processes under review and uses critical thinking to ensure that identified risks are appropriately mitigated by management procedures
• Appropriately applies standard approaches, methodologies and tools in work assignments and documents.
• Applies process analysis, business intelligence, and problem-solving techniques during walkthroughs and assists lead auditor in formulation of effective test steps.
• Demonstrates ability to drive innovation & assesses areas for potential efficiencies and value-add opportunities for enhancing delivery
• Upholds and promotes professional ethics & maintains curiosity and exercises professional skepticism.
• Collaborates with the project/management team in developing meaningful recommendations for the audit projects.
• Develops knowledge of data analytics to complete assignments with some supervision and identify opportunities to enhance audit testing procedures.
• Capable of performing basic data analytics functions and visualizations within Excel or equivalent applications (e.g. Access, Tableau, ACL) and leverages the data analytics library for audits
• Understands team objectives and cooperates and collaborates with others to achieve them
• Takes accountability for results delivered for their assigned work.
• Supports team members in meeting objectives
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree from a reputed Tier1 & 2 Institute
• CISA would be an added advantage
• CPA/CA or equivalent professional qualification preferred
• 2-4 years of experience in a Big 4 Accounting firm and/or a global organization
Prferred Skillsets
• Testing of ITGCs/ C&A testing of reports and Interface
• Experience in testing ERP Controls
• SOC1 Review and Evaluation
• Basic knowledge of internal controls, internal controls framework and risk standards (e.g. COSO, ISO, NIST etc.), Sarbanes Oxley Act, GAAP and financial systems and related technology
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and other automation tools like Tableau, Altryx
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• An ideal candidate should be innovative, result oriented and should be able to demonstrate strong communication, interpersonal, persuasion and critical thinking skills

Moody's is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Candidates for Moody's Corporation may be asked to disclose securities holdings pursuant to Moody's Policy for Securities Trading and the requirements of the position. Employment is contingent upon compliance with the Policy, including remediation of positions in those holdings as necessary.