Senior Analyst, SOX and External Reporting Assurance

Company Description

Our Mission

At Palo Alto Networks® everything starts and ends with our mission:

Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.
Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we’re looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.

Who We Are

We take our mission of protecting the digital way of life seriously. We are relentless in protecting our customers and we believe that the unique ideas of every member of our team contributes to our collective success. Our values were crowdsourced by employees and are brought to life through each of us everyday - from disruptive innovation and collaboration, to execution. From showing up for each other with integrity to creating an environment where we all feel included.

As a member of our team, you will be shaping the future of cybersecurity. We work fast, value ongoing learning, and we respect each employee as a unique individual. Knowing we all have different needs, our development and personal wellbeing programs are designed to give you choice in how you are supported. This includes our FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account with over 1,000 eligible items selected by employees, our mental and financial health resources, and our personalized learning opportunities - just to name a few!

At Palo Alto Networks, we believe in the power of collaboration and value in-person interactions. This is why our employees generally work full time from our office with flexibility offered where needed. This setup fosters casual conversations, problem-solving, and trusted relationships. Our goal is to create an environment where we all win with precision.

Job Description

Your Career

Palo Alto Networks is looking for a highly motivated Senior Analyst, SOX & External Reporting Assurance who is excited to join a high growth Company. This member will be a part of the SOX & External Reporting Assurance Team and reporting to the Senior Manager, SOX & External Reporting Assurance. 

Senior Analyst, SOX and External Reporting Assurance will perform testing and related activities for Business SOX processes. They will participate in evaluating the Company’s SOX program and partner with functions across the Company to ensure a strong environment for ICFR. They will participate in executing SOX audit projects and coordinate testing deliverables with process owners for provision to the external auditors. They will also have the opportunity to participate in other external reporting assurance efforts.

The ideal candidate must have project management skills, be a self-starter, proactive, confident in interacting with management and external stakeholders, bring business experience, passion, and have experience in using analytical tools, preferably in a technology industry.

The candidate must demonstrate ability to adhere to our corporate core values of Disruption, Execution, Collaboration, Integrity and Inclusion.

Your Impact

• Perform Business process walkthroughs according to established audit standards.
• Prepare process documentation and testing procedures for Business processes.
• Execute SOX 404 Business audit procedures and testing for internal controls assessment, and ensure supporting documentation and control evidence adequately corroborates testing conclusions.
• Assist in evaluating audit findings and deficiencies, and coordinate remediation of deficiencies.
• Assist in preparing risk assessments and audit programs.
• Assist in evaluating new processes, policies and systems that improve organization efficiency and effectiveness and enhance risk mitigation activities.
• Assist in communication with external auditors, consultants, and business process owners.
• Develop business relationships and proactively interact with process owners and management to gather information and resolve problems.
• Perform other tasks and projects as assigned in support of the SOX team and corporate objectives

Qualifications

Your Experience

• BS degree in Accounting / Finance/Information Systems or related field (or equivalent military experience).
• 5+ years’ experience through public accounting / auditing and / or industry experience. 
• Big 4 experience is a plus.
• CPA, CIA, CISA or equivalent certification preferred.
• Understanding of SOX audit requirements / standards and business process analysis.
• Knowledge of SAP ERP in a corporate environment preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft/G-Suite applications with a general understanding of data analytics techniques.