SOX Senior Associate (1 Year Contract)

This is where your work makes a difference.

At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.

Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.

Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride. 

Key Responsibilities :

• Researching and recommending process, control improvements and automation opportunities.
• Supporting various operational solutions in support of SOX processes and Controls.
• Knowledge of SOX compliance, the User Access Review and Segregation of Duties processes.
• Perform internal controls operating effectiveness testing and documentation in accordance with department guidelines and external auditor requirements
• Maintain an understanding of latest accounting guidance and internal audit best practices
• Maintain timely and accurate time tracking
• Perform annual process/control walkthroughs, update process flows and risk control matrices, and test relative key controls
• Identify and test key controls around end to end processes impacting financial reporting including controls around system interfaces, data transformations, and reporting
• Assist in the deficiency management process: Identification, Documentation, Assessment, Remediation, Closure, and Reporting
• Identify opportunities for process improvements / efficiencies and partner with management in the implementation of solutions
• Guide and coach junior associates on the same team

Job Requirements :

• Excellent time management skills and a process-oriented approach
• Flexible and easily adaptable to changing conditions and requirements
• Expert knowledge in the audit field, Accounting & Reporting Integrity
• Risk Management
• Business Process & Data Management
• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance (or country equivalent).
• Appropriate accounting or audit certification preferred.
• Demonstration of key finance competencies and qualifications and typically 4-5 years of audit or financial experience with solid audit knowledge, particularly in internal controls and business processes.
• Understanding and/or experience in international markets are a plus.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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