Senior Analyst - SOx Compliance and Reporting

Since Aspen was founded in 2002, we have become a leading, diversified specialty insurance and reinsurance company. We respond thoughtfully and creatively to find the best outcomes for our clients and business partners through carefully-tailored solutions.

We believe the way we work is just as important as the work we do, and we are guided by our core values of respect, honesty, trust and professionalism.

Aspen is a great place to develop your career offering an exciting and challenging environment where achievement is rewarded.

The work pattern for the job is Hybrid 

The minimum and maximum salaries for this job role are below:

Minimum Salary -  76,800.00 

Maximum Salary -  96,000.00 

The Role

We have an opportunity for someone to join an exciting team that is building our business processes and with a manager that is supportive of your goals! Do you have experience in controls testing in the IT controls space? Do you know SQL and or SAS (or have recent college classes with these programs?) Have you worked with Governance, Risk, or compliance tools? 

In this role you will serve as a subject matter advisor to various business functions across the organization in SOx Compliance and Reporting.  This role will play a critical role in the design, scoping and implementation of Aspen’s ICoFR and maintenance of process narratives and process flow diagrams. Our Aspen Values are expected to be reflected in the delivery and performance of every role.

Key Accountabilities

• Contributes to, monitors, and advises on the plan developments and changes to ensure relevancy, compliance, and optimal delivery.
• Assists in the preparation and implementation of the operational team plans to ensure these are in line with wider business strategy and reflect key priorities.
• Determines own work priorities and activities in line with agreed plans to ensure the achievement of the function’s objectives.
• Assist with the management assessment process for [SOx] controls, including design, walkthrough preparation, identification of weaknesses, and opportunities for improvement.
• Serve as a liaison between senior management, business process owners, Risk Management, Internal and External auditors.
• Build and maintain internal control documentation including process flow diagrams, process narratives and design and operating effectiveness of testing results.
• Provide subject matter expertise on cross-functional processes to help design controls.
• Serve as a liaison between senior management, business process owners, Risk Management, Internal and External auditors.
• Partner with business and functional units to identify high-impact improvement opportunities to the [SOx]  environment.
• Identify gaps or limitations within our financial processes and systems, and work with senior leaders and global teams to develop and implement internal controls to sufficiently mitigate risk.
• Share related standard methodologies and communicate at functional and corporate level.
• Manage internal and external partners to ensure Sarbanes-Oxley 404 objectives, expected results and timelines are met.
• Assist in the implementation of the annual [SOx]  plan and will help to champion internal control and corporate governance concepts throughout the business.
• Monitor remediation of control deficiencies identified and provide recommendations for operational improvements.
• Consult on [SOx] control matters to management when coordinating with internal audit and external auditors during testing and remediation of deficiencies within the SOx controls environment.
• Participate in other special projects such as: risk assessments, system implementations and upgrades.
• Manage a specific team within the function / department or specialism to ensure that people, resources, and processes are aligned with business needs and fit for purpose
• Manage, resource, motivate, develop, and focus the team to ensure the required standards of performance and support the continuing personal and professional development of all team members
• Manage the appointment, dismissal, performance management and reward of the team to effectively manage resources within the function
• Establish clear accountabilities and authority levels for direct reports and build a strong culture of accountability and performance to ensure delivery of goals

Skills & Experience

• BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Management Information Systems, and/or Information Technology.
• 0-1+ years of progressive work experience in an internal audit, IT risk or IT compliance function as an internal employee or as part of a professional services firm OR 3+ years of progressive work experience in corporate accounting with prior experience testing and/or managing internal controls over financial reporting. (Internships could be considered if degree is completed.)
• Basic understanding of Sarbanes Oxley Act Section 404, control frameworks (COSO, COBIT et al) and/or auditing standards.
• Experience developing test plans, completing testing and concluding on the operating effectiveness of internal controls with a focus on IT General Control (ITGC) and IT application control testing.
• Experience flowcharting business processes, preparing risk and control matrices and writing process narratives.
• Basic understanding of a wide variety of technologies and systems including Windows, SQL Server et al.
• Familiarity with Data Science or analytics tools and techniques including ACL, SAS, Python et al.
• Knowledge or ability to use tolls like Workiva, Proviti, Riskconnect or similar.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Strong interpersonal skills and possess an eagerness to learn.
• Ability to build effective working relationships across the organization
• Ability to acquire new skills and apply these in complex environments.
• Ability to work independently with limited required direction and guidance.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively present to peers and senior management.
• Experience in performing multiple projects and working with varying team members.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Strong analysis, control design, and project management skills.
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail, multi-tasking and project management.
• Able to plan and manage own workload including delivery to deadlines, budgets and quality standards.
• CIA, CFE, CISA or equivalent preferred but not required.

At Aspen we know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce is good for our people, good for our business and good for the environments in which we operate.  We therefore welcome applications from people which allows us to draw on diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences.