Senior Analyst

Calling all originals At Levi Strauss Co you can be yourself and be part of something bigger We re a company of people who like to forge our own path and leave the world better than we found it Who believe that what makes us different makes us stronger So add your voice Make an impact Find your fit and your future Summary of the role Levi Strauss Co is seeking a dynamic and talented individual to join the internal audit and Sarbanes Oxley SOX compliance team In this role you will support the Global Audit and SOX team which is integral to the successful completion of internal auditing and assessing the adequacy and effectiveness of risk management internal control processes and program compliance for all of Levi Strauss Co The ideal applicant will be a motivated self-starter who can successfully partner with members of the business and process owners to help support the accuracy and reliability of financial and management reporting compliance with laws regulations and company policies About the role Global Audit Responsibilities Assist the audit team with planning and execution of internal audits related to a variety of business activities processes and operations to evaluate internal controls related to financial risks operational activities and compliance requirements Monitor timely remediation of audit findings and assist lead the preparation of quarterly status reports for the Global Audit and SoX Compliance Leadership Team Assist with the preparation and presentation of audit findings and recommendations to audit sponsors Participate in driving the department s activities including Risk Assessments Enterprise Risk Management Quality Assurance processes and employee engagement Ability to make well-reasoned and informed judgments based on observations and supporting information Ability to multitask and work on various audits and projects in different phases at the same time Be highly analytical and inquisitive dig deep to obtain a solid understanding of business processes and controls Prioritize assess findings based on significance and impact and collaborate with business partners to develop management action plans for remediation Write draft business audit reports findings and other communications in clear concise business English with proper spelling and grammar Identify process improvements opportunities to complete audit work more efficiently and apply new audit compliance tools techniques and ways-of-working WoW Stay current on developments and best practices in internal audit the apparel industry and within the company and apply this knowledge to plan and perform audits more effectively Ability to apply knowledge learned to future projects SOX Responsibilities Assist in the execution of the company s global SOX compliance program for business processes and IT related processes Assist with documentation of internal controls to support the SOX compliance program including performing walkthroughs and developing process flowcharts by understanding the process creating updating the process map drafting risk and control matrices testing and communicating to process owners Execute the test of control design and effectiveness ensure testing plans are appropriately followed and findings are escalated and resolved Review control documentation and provide feedback to business process owners on improvements to help ensure public company documentation standards are met Assess and test effectiveness of Entity Level Controls Work on ad hoc projects including building a new team in our Bangalore office through interviewing onboarding and training new team members About you Bachelor s degree in accounting and or business CPA CIA or CA or equivalent certification with 3 years of experience in internal audit SOX testing internal controls Knowledge of U S GAAP SOX 404 internal controls and the COSO framework Experience with a Big 4 CPA Firm and or a large multinational retail consumer products or apparel company will be a plus Fair understanding of IT general controls and IT automated controls is required Strong risk management experience including performing assessments and audits designing controls managing enterprise control frameworks and prioritizing risk Ability to work with diverse cross functional teams and manage diverse cultural ethnic sensitivities Experience leading a team a plus Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Excellent planning project management analytical and organizational skills Team oriented mentality with the ability to work independently remotely if needed Ability to build and maintain business relationships with key internal stakeholders and cross functional departments Fluency in English verbal and written Ability to travel globally without restriction if needed No known issues obtaining Travel Visas Proficiency in Microsoft Office products SAP and Wdesk Workiva experience a plus Benefits We put a lot of thought into our programs to provide you with a benefits package that matters Whether it is for medical care taking time off improving your health or planning for retirement we ve got you covered Here s a small snapshot Complimentary preventive health check-up for you your spouse OPD coverage Best in class leave plan including paternity family care leaves Counselling sessions to prioritize mental well-being Exclusive discount vouchers on Levi s products We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to empowering individuals from all walks of life to achieve their professional goals with us regardless of race religion gender gender identity pregnancy disability sexual orientation age national origin citizenship status or genetic information We actively seek and encourage applications from diverse candidates including those with disabilities and offer accommodations throughout the selection process upon request To ensure that our products and culture continue to incorporate everyone s perspectives and experience we never discriminate based on race religion national origin gender identity or expression sexual orientation age or marital veteran or disability status LOCATION India Bangalore - Office FULL TIME PART TIME Full time