Job Summary

• Develop an understanding of Accenture’s global processes internal controls and relevant government regulations (e.g., Sarbanes-Oxley, SEC rulings).
• Responsible for serving as Evaluator for various sub-processes internal controls (i.e. revenue recognition, payroll, general accounting and IT applications).
• Responsible for providing feedback to Control Owners, Process Leads and Internal Control Team Leads for continuously improvement the documentation of internal controls for various sub-processes.
• Responsible for gathering documentation to support our external auditors in their audit of Accenture’s Financial Statements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop an understanding of Accenture’s global processes and internal controls.
• Participate in the annual design effectiveness exercise and review the responses from Control Owners and Business Leads.
• Document the design and operating effectiveness testing of internal controls for various sub-processes (i.e. revenue recognition, payroll, general accounting and IT applications, etc.).
• Perform tasks as assigned by team with oversight from supervisors, with high quality and timely manner.
• Communicate status of work and issues encountered to supervisor. Escalate outstanding issues as appropriate.
• Recommend improvements to the global standard set of internal controls for areas of responsibility and follow up on issues.
• Gather evidence from Control Owners, in preparation for walkthrough meetings with our External Auditors, and validate completeness & accuracy. Participate to walkthroughs and take detailed notes on process and controls.
• Liaise with External Auditors and other organizations to support the audit work.
• Respond as needed to supervisor regarding any special projects and requests.
• Support training of local Control Leads and Executors on internal controls methodology and tools.
• Provide guidance on the use of technology to support our internal controls processes.

Qualifications

• Education:  Undergraduate Degree in Accounting or equivalent.  Equivalent degree only accepted if experience is relevant.
• Recommended Certifications, Licenses, etc.: CPA or comparable certification.
• Work Experience:  1+ years’ experience in an audit function (External Audit, Internal Audit, SOX Internal Controls) or corporate functions equivalent (Controllership or Finance roles)
• Work Requirements:  Buenos Aires based.
• Travel:  None

Professional Skills Requirements:

• Strong Microsoft excel skills.
• Outstanding organizational and project management skills to work within time constraints.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), interpersonal and presentation skills to effectively interact throughout the company.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, as necessary, to meet monthly and quarterly deliverable deadlines.

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