SOX Senior Associate - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Baxter

Description

This is where you save and sustain lives

At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You'll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.

Baxter's products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.

Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.

Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives—where your purpose accelerates our mission.

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 5 or more 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.