Avp, Audit Manager – Finance, Platforms And Sox

Role Title AVP Audit Manager - Finance Platforms and SOX L10 Company Overview Synchrony NYSE SYF is a premier consumer financial services company delivering one of the industry s most complete digitally enabled product suites Our experience expertise and scale encompass a broad spectrum of industries including digital health and wellness retail telecommunications home auto outdoors pet and more We have recently been ranked 2 among India s Best Companies to Work for by Great Place to Work We were among the Top 50 India s Best Workplaces in Building a Culture of Innovation by All by GPTW and Top 25 among Best Workplaces in BFSI by GPTW We have also been recognized by AmbitionBox Employee Choice Awards among the Top 20 Mid-Sized Companies ranked 3 among Top Rated Companies for Women and Top-Rated Financial Services Companies We offer Flexibility and Choice for all employees and provide best-in-class employee benefits and programs that cater to work-life integration and overall well-being We provide career advancement and upskilling opportunities focusing on Advancing Diverse Talent to take up leadership roles Organizational Overview Synchrony s Internal Audit function serves as an independent and objective function aimed at enhancing the organization s governance risk management and controls Internal Audit s purpose-driven work adds value to the company by safeguarding a controlled foundation in support of agile and innovative company growth performing risk-based audit activities designed to identify worthwhile and impactful insights Role Summary Purpose This position reports to the VP Sr Audit Manager - Finance and Supplier As a member of the Synchrony Internal Audit Department the AVP Audit Manager - Finance Platforms SOX will be responsible for executing the audit plan covering Synchrony s SYF Finance and Sales Platform functions and conducting SOX testing to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of key financial controls in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements Audit engagement responsibilities include performing testing to support an assessment and conclusion over the design and effectiveness of SYF s control environment validating corrective actions and ensuring SOX compliance across relevant processes We re proud to offer you choice and flexibility Living within a commutable distance from one of our offices you will have the option to be remote and work from home or to work from the office You may be occasionally requested to commute to our nearest office for in-person engagement activities such as team meetings training and culture events Key Responsibilities With oversight and guidance from the Senior Audit Manager participate in assigned audit activities that could be in areas related to Finance Accounting Treasury Capital or Sales Platforms Execute SOX control testing producing high quality deliverables according to departmental and professional standards ensuring testing is completed timely and within budget Identify control gaps or control deficiencies and assess the root cause of issues and potential impact Draft and execute audit test procedures with oversight and guidance from the Senior Audit Manager Document clear audit work papers that succinctly articulate purpose scope procedures and conclusions of test work performed With support from the Senior Audit Manager present testing results to Internal Audit leadership as well as the business organization Assist with preparing draft audit deliverables such as planning documentation audit issues and audit reports Help ensure audits including SOX testing conform with professional and departmental standards budgets and timelines Maintain internal audit competency through ongoing professional development Maintain understanding of current and emerging risks within the subject area Track timelines on assigned issues for completion by the business as well as timelines for executing validation procedures to help ensure issues are appropriately addressed Coordinate testing plans with external auditors SOX Testing teams and Second Line of Defense functions Build and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders Perform other duties and or special projects as assigned Required Skills Knowledge Bachelor s degree in finance accounting business or equivalent related field with minimum experience of 4 years in audit financial control or control testing or in lieu of a degree 6 years in audit financial control or control testing Knowledge and experience of US GAAP SEC and SOX reporting requirements and processes Demonstrate verbal and written ability to articulate the business objectives business risk processes and controls You currently hold or are actively pursuing a CPA CIA or other relevant professional designation association Must be willing to travel up to 20 of the time Desired Skills Knowledge Minimum 3 - 5 years combined internal audit public accounting regulatory e g FRB OCC FDIC or relevant banking industry experience Strong PC Skills - MS Office suite Familiarity with data mining and analytics ACL SAS Python Tableau is a plus Eligibility Criteria Bachelor s degree in finance accounting business or equivalent related field with minimum experience of 4 years in audit financial control or control testing or in lieu of a degree 6 years in audit financial control or control testing Work Timings This role qualifies for Enhanced Flexibility and Choice offered in Synchrony India and will require the incumbent to be available between 06 00 AM Eastern Time - 11 30 AM Eastern Time timings are anchored to US Eastern hours and will adjust twice a year locally This window is for meetings with India and US teams The remaining hours will be flexible for the employee to choose Exceptions may apply periodically due to business needs Please discuss this with the hiring manager for more details For Internal Applicants Understand the criteria or mandatory skills required for the role before applying Inform your manager and HRM before applying for any role on Workday Ensure that your professional profile is updated fields such as education prior experience other skills and it is mandatory to upload your updated resume Word or PDF format Must not be any corrective action plan First Formal Final Formal LPP L8 Employees who have completed 18 months in the organization and 12 months in current role and level are only eligible L08 Employees can apply Level Grade 10 Job Family Group Internal Audit