Job Description
Are you curious, motivated, and forward-thinking? At FIS you'll have the opportunity to work on some of the most challenging and relevant issues in financial services and technology. Our talented people empower us, and we believe in being part of a team that is open, collaborative, entrepreneurial, passionate and above all fun.
About the team
The Internal Financial Controls team is part of the Corporate Chief Accounting Officer organization and oversees key financial internal control standards enterprise wide including the company's annual Sarbanes Oxley Program. The team's objective is to establish a sustainable program of financial internal controls using a risk-based approach intended to ensure that financial reporting is accurate, timely and complete while ensuring compliance with established policies and practices, and promoting operational effectiveness and efficiency.
What you will be doing
As an Internal Controls Associate, you will be part of the team that will provide assistance in achieving overall goals and timelines, including, administrative tasks, risk and controls tasks, documentation tasks, and other supporting task and projects.
• Serves as aprimary liaison between Internal Controls Team andbusiness owners/Internal Audit/external auditor.• Assists in execution of periodic risk assessments for the purpose of defining SOX Program and other internal control initiatives.• Directs variousinternal controls/SOX Program related initiatives to be aligned with needs of key stakeholders (i.e. business owners/Internal Audit/external auditor).• Directs the successful tactical execution of the SOX Program/internal controls initiativesensuring adherence to all required quality standards.• Proactively ensures complete understanding of all aspects of SOX Program and internal controls related initiatives, regardless of subject matter.• Communicates openly about areas of concern or uncertainty to ensure high-quality, value-added, accurate results.• Communicates with subject matter experts and evaluates quality of results.• Directs effective and thorough application ofinternal control relatedstandards.• Ensures enhanced level of understanding and service to the Director and Managers of Internal Controls over assigned areas of responsibility.• Facilitates proactive, tactical collaboration with risk, control and compliance functions to ensure alignment of activities and prior efforts to understand and evaluate risk and risk appetite.• Establishes role as a valued business partner to assigned areas of focus.• Keeps abreast ofbest practices and is proactive in identifying and communicating how they may be applied in practice.• Provides high-quality mentorship and counseling to high potential performers and develops future leaders through tailoring individual assignments, identifying growth opportunities, and providing timely feedback.• Monitors day-to-day quality of deliverables and direct training activities to reinforce audit standards where needed.• Other SOX Program and internal control initiative related duties assigned, as needed.
What you bring
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or technology or the equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience.Professional certification asCPA (Certified Public Accountant) preferred, but not required.Public accounting firm experience is preferred,but not required.
• 2-3+ years of similar experience
• Ability to see projects through to completion on a timely basis without compromising Internal Controls Teamstandards or quality - is results oriented• Requires a strong business acumen with ability to translate risk concepts into practical application giving due consideration to business context and prudent management principles• Ability to assimilate information quickly and identify risk for further analysis• Possesses a strong foundation in risk and controls and is able to apply concepts to any process regardless of specialization or area being evaluated• Requires excellent skills in communicating ideas both verbally and in written form in a clear, concise and professional manner and is candid and forthright in communicating issues, concerns, and audit activities to all levels of management• Demonstrates high degree of responsibility in balancing multiple commitments, handling competing priorities yet effectively meeting deadlines and commitments to stakeholders• Ability to recognize when action is needed to reinforce alignment or make strategic enhancements and is proactive in driving to a result• Ability to apply internal control standards through practical application and must be proactive in researching business best practice concepts in order to apply as appropriate• Ability to facilitate sensitive investigations with attention to detail and a sense of urgency• Effective negotiation skills and ability to persuade others as appropriate• Ability to recognize sensitive issues for timely communication and/or escalation to the Director of InternalControls• Ability to apply risk and control concepts pragmatically, giving consideration to risk and reward and must be proactive in identifying and understanding known business constraints so proposed alternatives are vetted in advance for practicality• Demonstrates a positive, can-do attitude with an understanding of real limitations and the ability to push back when necessary• Possesses an appropriate combination of technical expertise in fields such as finance, technology, operations, and investigations• Ability to flourish in a fast-paced, highly-complex environment and adapt to change quickly and adroitly
What we offer you

• A variety of career development tools, resources and opportunities
• The chance to work on some of the most challenging, relevant issues in financial services & technology
• Time to support charities and give back in your community
• A fantastic range of benefits

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Vaccination Requirements
All employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 on or before December 31, 2021. Individuals with a disability (including a medical condition) or sincerely held religious beliefs or practices that prevent them from getting the vaccine may request an exemption from the vaccine requirement.
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Sourcing Model
Recruitment at FIS works primarily on a direct sourcing model; a relatively small portion of our hiring is through recruitment agencies. FIS does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies which are not on the preferred supplier list and is not responsible for any related fees for resumes submitted to job postings, our employees, or any other part of our company.
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