Finance Controls - Auditor Independence Group (AIG)
American Cybersystems, Inc.

Job Info

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Job Title: Finance Controls - Auditor Independence Group (AIG)
Duration: 3+ Months (Possible Extension)
Location: 1 University Square Drive Princeton New Jersey 08540 United States

Client's Auditor Independence Group (\"AIG\") has primary oversight of Client's evaluation of the independence of its accounting firms. Consistent with industry practice, independence evaluation is performed jointly with the accounting firms and relies on rules which are prescribed by several regulatory bodies, including the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) and others. The Auditor Independence team is also responsible for tracking and reporting of Big Four accounting firms' service fees, including the preparation of Audit Committee presentations, as well as the annual proxy fee disclosures.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work closely with Deloitte, Client's business sponsors and the Global Controllers groups in preparing the annual Deloitte budget to be presented to the Client, Inc. Board of Director's Audit Committee
• Prepare and deliver the Independent Auditor fee information for the annual Proxy Disclosure
• Provide reviews and assistance in assessing Big Four candidates for employment at Client, including communication with the Big Four partners and HR Talent Acquisition teams
• Review, approve and track all Big Four accounting firm invoices processed through Accounts Payable to ensure billings are tracked to specified engagement letters or Statements of Work
• Work with the business sponsors and Big Four audit contacts to ensure proper documentation is available for services which require independence approval
• Assist in the preparation of the Audit Committee Interim Pre-Approval memos and supporting documentation
• Use technology innovation to improve efficiencies in all facets of reporting and documentation
• Demonstrate knowledge of professional standards/practices and apply knowledge in performing work
• Effectively communicate both internally and externally to build positive relationships and understand key aspects of services provided by external audit firms
• Assist other groups within the Finance Controls function, including Financial Controls Reporting, Technology Controls Reporting and Service Organization Reporting

Qualifications:

• 1 - 3 years of prior work experience
• Strong technology capabilities, including Microsoft Office Suite (specifically Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
• Strong project management, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Possess a strong internal drive and motivation for continuous improvement
• Possess a high degree of integrity and confidentiality, as well as ability to adhere to both company policies and best practices
• Ability to manage multiple priorities successfully within a deadline-driven environment
• Excellent communication (oral, written and listening) skills
• Critical thinking and problem-solving ability
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with business and risk and control functions
• Attention to detail

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or Finance
• Professional qualification preferred (e.g., CPA, CISA, IIA) or in-progress

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