Senior Analyst, SOX and External Reporting Assurance

Your CareerPalo Alto Networks is looking for a highly motivated Senior Analyst, SOX & External Reporting Assurance who is excited to join a high growth Company. This member will be a part of the SOX & External Reporting Assurance Team and reporting to the Senior Manager, SOX & External Reporting Assurance. Senior Analyst, SOX and External Reporting Assurance will perform testing and related activities for Business SOX processes. They will participate in evaluating the Company’s SOX program and partner with functions across the Company to ensure a strong environment for ICFR. They will participate in executing SOX audit projects and coordinate testing deliverables with process owners for provision to the external auditors. They will also have the opportunity to participate in other external reporting assurance efforts.The ideal candidate must have project management skills, be a self-starter, proactive, confident in interacting with management and external stakeholders, bring business experience, passion, and have experience in using analytical tools, preferably in a technology industry.The candidate must demonstrate ability to adhere to our corporate core values of Disruption, Execution, Collaboration, Integrity and Inclusion.Your ImpactPerform Business process walkthroughs according to established audit standardsPrepare process documentation and testing procedures for Business processesExecute SOX 404 Business audit procedures and testing for internal controls assessment, and ensure supporting documentation and control evidence adequately corroborates testing conclusionsAssist in evaluating audit findings and deficiencies, and coordinate remediation of deficienciesAssist in preparing risk assessments and audit programsAssist in evaluating new processes, policies and systems that improve organization efficiency and effectiveness and enhance risk mitigation activitiesAssist in communication with external auditors, consultants, and business process ownersDevelop business relationships and proactively interact with process owners and management to gather information and resolve problemsPerform other tasks and projects as assigned in support of the SOX team and corporate objectives