Analyst - Non SOX
- Barclays
- 0 - 2 years
- Chennai
- 10 days ago
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Job Description
Join Barclays as an Analyst - Non SOX role, where c ore responsibility is to execute design assessment and operating effectiveness testing of controls in accordance with testing plans and aligned to relevant policies, procedures and quality standards providing assurance to Management that the processes and controls within the reviewed Business Unit are effectively designed and operating to mitigating the identified risks. At Barclays, we dont just anticipate the future - were creating it.
To be successful in this role, you should have below skills:
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Qualified Chartered accountant with articleship experience in a reputed firm / MBA Finance with relevant work experience.
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Understanding of SOx and Risk Management practices including but not limited to Internal Audit.
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Ability to communicate internal control concepts clearly, in a business context.
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Ability to interpret, analyze and derive logical conclusions on data patterns.
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Verbal and written communication skills to deal with internal and external stakeholders. Keeps stakeholders (including Auditors) up-to-date with the progress of the audit work, observation status
Some other highly valued skills may include below:
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Basic knowledge of internal control and regulatory requirements & practice e. g. Turnbull, Sarbanes-Oxley, COSO.
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Basic awareness of the specific current requirements of the US GAAP / IFRS/IAS regimes.
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Proficient in use of MS Office packages (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power-point).
You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.
This role is based in our Chennai office.
Purpose of the role
To partner with the bank, to provide independent insurance on control processes and advise on improvements to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of the bank s internal controls framework.
Accountabilities
- Collaboration across the bank to maintain a satisfactory, robust, and efficient control environment through the execution of ad-hoc assessments and testing on the design and operational effectiveness of the internal controls, aligned to control policies and standards.
- Development of detailed test plans and procedures to identify weaknesses in internal controls and other initiatives aligned to the bank s control framework to mitigate any potential risks and issues, prioritised by its severity to disrupt bank operations, potential losses, and reputational impact.
- Communication of key findings and observations to the relevant stakeholders and business units to improve overall control efficiency and provide corrective actions to senior managers. Collaboration with other control professionals to resolve complex issues and ensure consistent testing methodologies across the bank.
- Development of a knowledge centre containing detailed documentation of control assessments, testing on design and operational effectiveness of procedures, findings, and the distribution of material on internal controls to train and upskill colleagues within the bank.
Analyst Expectations
- To perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard consistently driving continuous improvement.
- Requires in-depth technical knowledge and experience in their assigned area of expertise
- Thorough understanding of the underlying principles and concepts within the area of expertise
- They lead and supervise a team, guiding and supporting professional development, allocating work requirements and coordinating team resources.
- If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others.
- OR for an individual contributor, they develop technical expertise in work area, acting as an advisor where appropriate.
- Will have an impact on the work of related teams within the area.
- Partner with other functions and business areas.
- Takes responsibility for end results of a team s operational processing and activities.
- Escalate breaches of policies / procedure appropriately.
- Take responsibility for embedding new policies/ procedures adopted due to risk mitigation.
- Advise and influence decision making within own area of expertise.
- Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you own or contribute to. Deliver your work and areas of responsibility in line with relevant rules, regulation and codes of conduct.
- Maintain and continually build an understanding of how own sub-function integrates with function, alongside knowledge of the organisations products, services and processes within the function.
- Demonstrate understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.
- Make evaluative judgements based on the analysis of factual information, paying attention to detail.
- Resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired technical experience and will be guided by precedents.
- Guide and persuade team members and communicate complex / sensitive information.
- Act as contact point for stakeholders outside of the immediate function, while building a network of contacts outside team and external to the organisation.
Job Classification
Industry: Financial ServicesFunctional Area / Department: Finance & AccountingRole Category: Audit & ControlRole: Audit & Control - OtherEmployement Type: Full timeContact Details:
Company: BarclaysLocation(s): Chennai
Keyskills: Analyst Manager Internal Audit US GAAP Risk management IFRS MS Office Continuous improvement Operations Auditing
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