ICOFR Audit Consultant

Company: Genworth Financial, Inc.
Location: Richmond
Posted on: February 16, 2020

Job Description:

POSITION

ICOFR Audit Consultant, Genworth Corporate Audit Services (GCAS)

LOCATION

Richmond, VA

COMPANY

Genworth is a Fortune 500 financial services company providing financial security and protection through our Mortgage Insurance and US Life Insurance businesses. Our purpose is to help familiesachieve the dream of home ownership and address the financial challenges of aging. At Genworth, our promise to our employees is the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our customers, our communities, and one another.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting (ICOFR) Audit Consultant will serve as a member of the Genworth Corporate Audit Services (GCAS) department. Travel will be required at roughly 10-20% which includes the potential for some international travel. This position will report to the ICOFR Project Management Office (PMO) Director, a member of the GCAS Senior Leadership Team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the ICOFR PMO Director and ICOFR managers in the development and communication of annual ICOFR Program required activities and related ICOFR calendar
• Coordinate timely execution of ICOFR Program activities with process owners in alignment with calendar requirements
• Evaluate financial reporting process documentation ensuring appropriate identification of risks and controls
• Document and test the design and operating effectiveness of key controls
• Critically review control documentation to determine appropriate test procedures & plans
• Ensure ICOFR testing is executed in line with Company ICOFR policies and procedures
• Act as a liaison with process and control owners to ensure proper control processes and documentation are maintained
• Act as a liaison to the external auditor to ensure any issues regarding testing procedures, testing documentation, or deficiency assessments are addressed on a timely basis.
• Provide process owners with feedback to enable them to continue to enhance their control structure and related documentation
• Assist process owners and business controllers in evaluating deficiencies identified through test of design and test of operating effectiveness, internal audit findings and other sources
• Maintain knowledge of current and upcoming regulatory requirements which impact ICOFR compliance
• In addition to these primary responsibilities the consultant may be asked to assist with the execution of risk based internal audits of business processes.
  
  REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  
  • Bachelor's degree in business, accounting or another relevant field
  • 3-5 years of relevant audit experience including experience focused on SOX 404 efforts
  • Experience auditing public companies in compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and the PCAOB standards
  • Strong communication skills (verbal and written) with demonstrated ability to clearly and effectively communicate with all levels of management
  • Team player who can also work autonomously
  • Ability to proactively manage assigned tasks, handle multiple tasks concurrently and adhere to tight deadlines
  • Strong computer skills (e.g., proficiency in Microsoft Office such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
    
    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
    
    • CPA, CIA, or CISA certification
    • Recent 'Big 4' or a national public accounting firm experience
    • Ability to present analysis and findings in a cohesive, understandable and actionable format to process and control owners
    • Think critically and challenge existing controls and documentation
    • Effectively and efficiently interview process and controls owners to identify risks
    • Reason logically, analyze and evaluate data and information, and draw appropriate conclusions
    • Ability to influence change in a matrix organization
    • Strong knowledge of the COSO 2013 framework

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