The Novelis Corporate Finance Process & Controls team is seeking a Finance SOX Lead. The person in this role will report to the Global Head Process & Controls. The ideal candidate will be responsible for review and testing processes and controls across the Finance organization to identify gaps and enhancement opportunities. This position will liaise with Finance associates to coordinate SOX testing along with overseeing audit findings and recommendations to ensure robust remediation.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
Responsibilities:
Work with regional SOX coordinators, internal audit, external service providers and external auditors in executing the annual SOX 404 plan
Assist in overall oversight and management of Company's SOX compliance efforts
Perform process and control walkthroughs with process owners, help update process documentation and conduct tests of design
Gather key control documentation to execute tests of operating effectiveness
Conduct and document tests of operating effectiveness for key controls within SOX testing repository
Communicate status of testing approach and results of testing with Internal Controls team, external auditor, and management, as appropriate
Facilitate SOX audits and implement solutions for remediation
Develop understanding of our core business processes and financial transactions to look for opportunities to help management in gaining process efficiencies and control optimization
Collaborate and coordinate with key stakeholders to ensure that relevant risks are identified, addressed with well-designed controls that are operating effectively
Maintain current awareness and documentation of SOX compliance rules and regulations
Assist in the global alignment of controls across the company
Develop and maintain relationships with various departments and external auditors on a global basis and highlight best business and control practices
Evaluate business changes and system projects to determine the extent of impact to the SOX program and provide a SOX scoping opinion that is supported by data and knowledge of the business
Assist in incorporating any company acquisitions into the SOX compliance program
Assist in developing and providing training and education to process owners around SOX topics, including sufficiency of control evidence, management review controls, key reports (IPE), etc.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Finance, Accounting, or related field
5+ years of total experience in accounting, finance, or information technology
Experience with SOX requirements
General knowledge of COSO Framework and SEC rules and requirements
Ability to conduct analysis of financial processes and controls
Advanced level of presentation (verbal/written) and relationship building skills
Strong knowledge of financial controls
Intermediate computing skills and experience with various financial systems/applications
Solid analytical skills
Demonstrable professional integrity
Intermediate understanding of regulatory requirements
Preferred Qualifications:
CPA, CIA, CISA certifications a plus
Experience working within a large, multi-national company
Experience working in accounting firm and/or consulting services
Accounting/Finance experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
Process improvement and change management experience a plus
Experience with SAP, Oracle Financials and OneStream a plus
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Location Profile
Novelis' Global Corporate Headquarters is located in the Buckhead neighborhood of Atlanta Georgia and employs approximately 250 people. It is co-located with Novelis' North America regional office which employs approximately 225 people. Supporting its 24 operations worldwide Novelis' corporate office is home to the executive leadership team and global functions that support the automotive beverage can and high-end specialties value streams. The City of Atlanta provides a diverse and family-friendly place to live with countless museums cultural organizations and educational institutions including the Georgia Aquarium Woodruff Arts Center CNN Center Georgia Tech and Mercedes-Benz Stadium. In the Atlanta area Novelis has strong community partnerships with Atlanta Habitat for Humanity GeorgiaFIRST and Agape Youth and Family Center in addition to many local museums and community groups. Novelis recognizes its talented and diverse workforce as a key competitive advantage. Novelis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. All terms and conditions of employment at Novelis including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoffs recalls transfers leaves of absence compensation and training are without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal provincial or local laws. Novelis recognizes its talented and diverse workforce as a key competitive advantage. Novelis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants.All terms and conditions of employment at Novelis including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoffs recalls transfers leaves of absence compensation and training are without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal provincial or local laws.