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Wells Fargo Senior Financial Control Analyst-Automated Controls in ADDISON, Texas
About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Financial Controls Analyst within the Enterprise COSO testing team.
The Enterprise Finance function contains the Corporate Controllers division, which includes the Enterprise Controls & Oversight (EC&O) group. The Enterprise COSO testing team is a component of EC&O. Enterprise COSO testing professionals will have enterprise-wide exposure to key stakeholders within the external financial/risk/regulatory reporting infrastructure.
The Enterprise COSO testing team supports the Company’s on-going objective of maintaining an industry-leading information technology control environment and is responsible for the following directives:
Providing meaningful assessments of business process automated controls in scope for financial and regulatory reporting
Assessing compliance with Well Fargo & Company’s COSO based policies for business process automated controls in scope for internal controls over financial reporting (SEC and Regulatory Reporting) and strategic planning for on-going application control compliance with COSO policies (proactive anticipation of internal control related matters)
Monitoring new and emerging internal control related guidance and issues and assist with facilitating group-wide training to interested and impacted stakeholders
Providing consultation and subject matter expertise for process and control related matters including evaluating severity of control deficiencies and related remediation efforts
Providing process and control support and thought leadership for projects
Interfacing with external auditors, regulators and others on control related matters
Acting as a change agent for continual improvement of the control environment
In this role, you will:
Consult with IT, the line of business and/or enterprise functions on financial reporting, information technology governance, and controls and oversight matters
Identify compliance and risk management requirements for supported line of business area
Support implementation of key risk initiatives
Plan, execute, or provide oversight for control testing and monitoring involving complex subject matter or control areas
Provide technical interpretation on various matters
Communicate and provide consultation regularly with stakeholders throughout the enterprise
Implement, operate, and report results of complex components of the company's policy, governance and oversight framework
Lead implementation of complex projects and initiatives impacting one or more lines of business, risk types, or control matters
Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals
Perform the following for Business Process Automated Control testing:
Lead walkthroughs of significant processes to ensure required COSO documentation (including narratives and process flow diagrams) is accurate
Assess the appropriateness and completeness of key risks and key controls identified
Validate and provide credible challenge to identified shared services, third-party service providers, and significant applications
Perform COSO control testing of key business process automated controls, including design effectiveness assessments and operating effectiveness testing
Analyze the severity of control deficiencies and their impact to internal control over financial reporting
Build relationships and collaborate with key stakeholders in the SEC and Regulatory Reporting internal control infrastructures
Assign and review the work of Financial Control Analysts
Assist with projects impacting the team, including identification of risks and consulting on controls for newly implemented processes and applications
Required Qualifications:
- 4+ years of Finance, Accounting, Analytics, Reporting or Business and Technology Audit experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
Desired Qualifications:
Experience assessing and documenting financial and/or regulatory risks and controls
Internal controls testing experience including business process manual controls, automated controls, and/or IT General Controls (ITGC)
Experience identifying business process automated controls and developing and executing test plans for business process automated controls, including segregation of duties, configurations, and interfaces
Experience partnering with financial and IT audit teams on integrated audits
Experience with large professional services firms
Experience with large financial institutions
A BS/BA degree or higher in one or a combination of the following: Finance, Accounting, Analytics, Reporting, or Information Technology
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to present results of analyses and recommendations
Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
One or more of the following certifications: CPA, CIA, CISA
Knowledge and understanding of regulatory agencies: Federal Reserve and OCC
Pay Range
Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.
$84,000.00 - $149,400.00
Benefits
Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs (https://www.wellsfargojobs.com/en/life-at-wells-fargo/benefits) for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.
Health benefits
401(k) Plan
Paid time off
Disability benefits
Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
Parental leave
Critical caregiving leave
Discounts and savings
Commuter benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Scholarships for dependent children
Adoption reimbursement
Posting End Date:
26 Dec 2024
* Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
We Value Diversity
At Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace; accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.
Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountable for execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and compliance obligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with the business unit’s risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements.
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Req Number: R-419140