Audit Staff - Corporate (Finance)

The SOX Financial Auditor collaborates with team members to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality, value-added SOX Control Testing for a portfolio of business activities, fulfilling the requirements established by Management and the Board Audit Committee. As a Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Auditor, responsibilities will primarily involve testing the design and effectiveness of controls and documenting results under the direct supervision of a Team Leader/Manager, in collaboration with stakeholders. With increasing experience and understanding of processes, the company, and the industry, more complex control testing will be assigned, including the testing of technology/automated (IT) controls.

Equifax is invested in your career growth! Within our Finance, Accounting and Audit teams we look forward to bringing in energized talent ready to contribute to the success of the team with a goal of taking their next step with the help of their manager after 2-3 years.

Reporting to the Manager of Internal Audit, this position works from our state-of-the art global headquarters located in Midtown Atlanta, with the flexibility to work remotely two days a week. (This is NOT a fully-remote role)
What you'll do:

Walkthroughs:

• Conduct walkthroughs of key business processes to ascertain the design and implementation of controls.
• Liaise with control owners to validate the existence and operational efficiency and effectiveness of controls.
• Document the transactional flow and critical control points within financial and IT systems.

Testing:

• Assess the efficacy of internal controls pertaining to financial reporting by evaluating their operational design.
• Select samples from financial transactions to ascertain whether controls (e.g., approvals, reconciliations, or system restrictions) are applied appropriately (substantive testing).
• Execute straightforward procedures to support external auditors with year-end testing or other financial calculations.
• In certain instances, reperform testing procedures to corroborate the accuracy of the original control preparer's execution (reperformance).

Documenting:

• Prepare comprehensive documentation (workpapers) for each control tested, encompassing the testing methodology, evidence collected, procedures executed, and testing results (conclusion).
• Ensure that all test results are explicitly aligned with control objectives and risk(s) and that any findings are substantiated with verifiable evidence.
• Address workpaper review notes promptly and implement continuous process improvements.
• Maintain meticulously organized workpapers and control testing documentation within AuditBoard.

Evaluating Deficiencies:

• With help from the Team Leader/Manager:
  (i) Identify and assess control deficiencies, including failures in design or operating effectiveness based on control testing results.
  (ii) Work with process owners to understand the root causes of deficiencies and determine their materiality and potential impact on financial reporting
  (iii) Recommend remediation actions or process improvements to address deficiencies.

Collaborating with Different Teams

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including Finance, Operations, IT, and Compliance teams, to comprehend the control environment and ensure accurate execution of controls.
• Provide assistance with external auditor requests, supplying documentation and testing results throughout the SOX audit process.

What experience you need:

• Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems, Finance, Accounting, or Information Technology from an accredited college or university.
• 0 to 2 years of professional experience.
• Basic knowledge of SOX principles (COSO) and Internal Audit principles and standards (reference theiia.org) gained through work experience (including internships) or formal education.
• Familiarity with Tableau or other Business Intelligence tools

What could set you apart:

• Demonstrated familiarity in data analytics and visualization tools (e.g., creating dashboards in Tableau or Power BI).
• Strong skills in MS Excel, Power Query, and Google Suite (Gems, Sheets, Slides). Familiarity with AuditBoard is highly preferred.
• Familiarity in leveraging AI and LLM technologies to enhance or automate routine tasks (beyond basic spelling and grammar checks).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills essential for timely assignment completion under stringent deadlines.
• Exceptional time management, organizational, and problem-solving abilities and the ability to build strong, respectful relationships with individuals at all levels of management.
• A proactive and agile learner who embraces new concepts and continuously looks for opportunities to improve processes and can deliver high-quality work on tight deadlines.
• Desire to obtain a relevant professional certification (CPA, CIA, or CISA) - this is required to be considered for future promotions.

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