Senior Analyst, Internal Controls Governance

Company: Cox Communications Inc
Location: West Warwick
Posted on: November 17, 2021

Job Description:

*Primary Location: *6205 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd, West Warwick, RI, US
* Division: *Cox Communications
* Job Level: *Individual Contributor
* Travel: *No
* Schedule: *Full-time
* Shift: *Day Job
* Requisition Number: *202103868_80591259
* Role Summary:*
The Senior Analyst, Internal Controls Governance (ICG) role will be responsible for the support of operational policies including performing internal audits, assessing, defining, and monitoring operational and financial statement risks to ensure accuracy and completeness, while identifying control gaps, and implementing process and system solutions to mitigate risk. This role will also assist internal customers with certain system/process issues, identify root cause, document action plans and provide training and coaching as needed. In addition, this role will work on small to medium projects addressing new or inefficient processes and tools that have a Corporate Finance impact, including identifying, documenting, and providing recommendations with a focus on project management, change management, remediation and drive business ownership for adequate controls and processes.

* Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions:*
* Perform audits confirming business practices are in compliance with policies, procedures, and internal controls
* Lead and/or participate on multiple projects simultaneously ensuring each engagement is conducted in an efficient and effective manner under moderate to minimal supervision
* Identify business risks and control gaps; provide recommendations (remediation and mitigation) to enhance systems and/or processes
* Review and perform data analytics using automation and key applications tools
* Assist with troubleshooting & resolution of system issues/problems related to Financial tools
* Provide business process and functional expertise and understand integration points
* Develop business relationships with key stakeholders and project resources to drive key decisions, support project efforts, and ensure successful implementation
* Communicate major milestones and identifies potential project risks; conducts regular status meetings to review project activities; collaborates with leadership to manage prioritization
* Educate end-users on available financial tools through training & change management
* Perform internal controls assessments/testing (e.g. walkthrough, design and operating effectiveness) and monitor methodologies to validate the presence and effectiveness of key controls and ensure compliance with the Companys risk and control matrices. GAAP, and internal policies and procedures. Required to gather evidence that identifies risks are appropriately defined and mitigating controls are operating effectively.
* Responsible for preparing, maintaining and updating detailed and accurate documentation according to standards, including narratives, control descriptions, risk & control matrices, process flowcharts, and management responses & remediation.
* Monitor task status and perform workstream projects in AuditBoard (governance and risk tool) related to key controls and process documentation, while decisioning on controls status to communicate to controls owners and determine need for escalations
* Perform special projects and tasks as assigned.
Qualifications: *Minimum*

* Bachelors degree required
* Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills
* Excellent interpersonal, leadership, presentation skills needed to work effectively with teams throughout the organization.
* Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
* 5+ years of experience required in external/internal audit (e.g., Accounting, Process Improvement, etc.) or a combination of relevant experience, education, and certification
* Preferred*
* BA/BS in related discipline strongly preferred (Accounting, Finance, Management, Process improvement etc.)
* Working knowledge of Oracle Financials, Concur Expense Management preferred
* 3+ years performing/leading projects; demonstrating creative, out-of-box thinking and solid project management principles to drive projects to completion.
* Experience in the telecommunication industry desired

Who We Are
* About Cox Communications*
Cox Communications is committed to creating meaningful moments of human connection through broadband applications and services. The largest private telecom company in America, we proudly serve six million homes and businesses across 18 states. Were dedicated to empowering others to build a better future and celebrate diverse products, people, suppliers, communities and the characteristics that makes each one unique.

* About Cox *
We are the Cox family of businesses. Weve been making our mark since 1898 by building and evolving world-class businesses, staying true to our values, and encouraging top talent to always look for growth and impact while building a career with us. Our primary divisions - Cox Communications and Cox Automotive - are driving a new wave of innovation, powering smart cities with powerhouse broadband communications and pioneering greener, more progressive transportation alternatives for individuals and fleet operators. Were also expanding into new spaces like cleantech and healthcare to rev up our momentum toward building a better future for the next generation. Were looking for the talent today who will be our leaders tomorrow. Sound intriguing? Learn more about where we are today, where we hope youll be going with us, and the common purpose that unites us at coxenterprises.com.
Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, [visit our benefits page](http://jobs.coxenterprises.com/life-at-cox/benefits/).
Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer - All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individuals age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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