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Systems Analyst II – Compliance Program Support
We are currently seeking a Systems Analyst to join our PSG ERP Compliance Team and support the evaluation of Thermo Fisher’s Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX) compliance program. In this role, you will coordinate compliance-related activities between the Company, our internal SOX advisors, and the external auditors. You will evaluate the Company’s SOX program and collaborate with various functions across the organization to ensure a strong environment for internal control over financial reporting (ICFR). Additionally, you will assist in building control standards, participate in SOX testing/audit projects, and provide input to the development and delivery of control-related training to process owners.
Responsibilities:
- Provide consistent and timely maintenance of SOX documentation.
- Assist in completing SOX audits and controls.
- Collaborate with the Compliance Supervisor and SOX team members to collect day-to-day evidence attributes.
- Assist in handling, developing, and maintaining supporting documentation requests lists in coordination with the SOX team, internal/external auditors, third-party advisors, and internal process and control owners.
- Work with the team on identification and management of the summary of control deficiencies, ensuring it is complete, accurate, and updated in a timely manner.
- Compile and document control deficiency memos as needed.
- Analyze, research, and document deficiencies, including conducting root cause analysis, assessing the level of significance, and developing remediation plans. Implement the remediation plan communication process and ensure all remediation steps are completed.
- Give input to the performance of remediation testing and follow up as needed.
- Conduct process improvement audits and other audit activities.
- Support the goals and projects of the SOX Compliance team.
Experience:
- Displays proficiency working in an industry/organization subject to Sarbanes-Oxley regulations.
- 3+ years of IT experience working with SDLC functions, including project delivery (e.g., PMO, software testing, development, business analysis of IT applications), operations, and maintenance.
- Experience in the delivery of ERP and Finance and Controlling modules over systems like SAP or Oracle would be a bonus.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Life Sciences, Computer Science, IT, Information Systems Management, or a related field.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Good understanding of current accounting (GAAP) and auditing (GAAS) principles, as well as detailed knowledge of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, the 2013 COSO framework for management’s assessment of internal controls, and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
- General knowledge of business processes, including quote-to-cash, procure-to-pay, and general ledger accounting.
- Understanding of governance, including IT governance and COBIT.
- Exposure to IT compliance, including IT General Controls and IT Application Controls.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite applications, including Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Effective written and verbal communication capabilities, coupled with good presentation and public speaking proficiencies.
- Ability to maintain up-to-date knowledge of evolving regulatory requirements and serve as an information resource for the team and the wider business.
- Enjoys working in a multi-disciplinary and geographically dispersed team.
- Able to work on multiple priorities, projects, results, and partnerships.
- Ability to work in an FDA-regulated (GXP), fast-paced, large company environment.
If you meet the qualifications and are interested in this position, please submit your application with your updated resume. We look forward to reviewing your application.
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