Global SOX Assurance Associate

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JOB BACKGROUND

The Global SOX Assurance function is

part of the Global Governance, Policy, and Special Projects team at CBRE. The

function is responsible for managing the Sarbanes-Oxley

Act

of 2002

(SOX) program and supporting the Vice President in special projects

and other initiatives.

JOB SUMMARY

The Global SOX Assurance Associate (Associate) will be integral for the timely

delivery of high-quality SOX program in accordance with professional standards

and CBRE guidelines. The Associate provides support in the execution of the design

and implementation of internal controls strategy to identify and mitigate risks

while meeting key stakeholders' expectations. An understanding of SOX is

required as part of this role. The Associate will work with the process owners

and SOX team and be independently responsible for delivery of their work in

time and with quality standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND

RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist

in day to day execution of the SOX program; this includes SOX walkthroughs,

controls testing, deficiency evaluation and remediation tracking.

Document

testing,

prepare workpapers, respond to

comments and keep their Manager updated on status.

Collaborate

with process owners to plan and execute SOX engagements effectively.

Conduct

interviews with business partners to ask engaging questions to quickly

understand complex business environments and process flows, evaluate financial

records, interpret policies and procedures and apply professional accounting

and auditing standards to assess risk and controls environment.

Successfully

manage competing and priority demands, all delivered on time, with quality and within budgeted hours.

Understanding of

GAAP, SOX, COSO, financial and IT risks and controls, and leading business

practices.

EDUCATION,

EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree

in business, accounting, finance, systems or related field.

2 years of SOX

or external/ internal audit experience with knowledge of general accounting and

audit procedures. Real estate experience preferred.

Certified Public

Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information

Systems Auditor (CISA) or related certification preferred.

Proficiency in

Visio, PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Outlook is required. Proficiency in audit

software is a plus.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Strong project

management experience in organizing, planning and executing the program from

vision through implementation.

Effective

communication skills with the ability to hold discussions with the audit team

and business partners, analyze complex business documents and write reports and

other communication succinctly and clearly with attention to detail.

Proven critical

thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve

complex issues and deal with a variety of high priority situations.

Proven ability to

thrive in a creative, dynamic, fast-paced environment, and work both

independently and in a matrixed team environment, shifting between the role of

an individual contributor and team player.

US Company Profile

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Company info

Inspection & Valuation International, Inc.
Website : http://www.ivi-intl.com/