Compliance Associate

Position Summary:

The Compliance Associate will play a crucial role in ensuring that our global organization adheres to all applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies. They will work closely with the Director of Regulatory Compliance and other team members to maintain our organization's ethical and legal standards. This role will be responsible for all regulatory filings, assist in statutory audits, and perform operational/financial audits of our project-based activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitor and stay updated on federal, state, and local regulations relevant to our activities to ensure our organization complies with all legal requirements.
• Assist in coordinating external audits, responding to audit inquiries, and implementing audit recommendations.
• Assist in the development and revision of internal policies and procedures to ensure they align with current laws and regulations.
• Develop risk-based internal audit programs and testing procedures relevant to compliance with Global/Regional/Local regulations and business objectives.
• Identify accounting and financial record-keeping processes that can be improved.
• Assess the efficiency and productivity of project-based activities and make recommendations for improvement.
• Promote a culture of ethical behavior and integrity throughout the organization by providing guidance and support to staff.
• Regularly review and assess the effectiveness of our compliance program and make recommendations for improvement.

Requirements

Position Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Project Management Skills
  • Able to set priorities, organize and manage multiple tasks independently
  • Anticipates needs; takes proactive approach to work
  • Meets deadlines; manages time effectively
  • Strong attention to details; focused on quality
• Stakeholder Management
  • Ability to communicate effectively across functions and/or geographies within the organization
  • High client services orientation
  • Well-developed sense of urgency and follow-through
• Finance Skills
  • Solid understanding of internal control concepts
  • General knowledge of internal audit standards, COSO, and risk assessment practices
  • Understanding of US GAAP; exposure to IFRS
• Technical Skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
  • Proficient in appropriate ERP systems; able to learn and work in various databases and systems
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, law, finance, business management or a related field
• 1-3 years’ experience in internal audit, corporate accounting, or public accounting.
• Preference given to candidates with experience in the global finance function of a multi-location, multi-national corporation, or the equivalent exposure in a public accounting firm.
• Preference given to candidates with professional services industry experience.