Analyst, Internal Audit

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use): 09 S&P Global Corporate Role: Internal Audit Analyst The Location: Penang or Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia The Team: S&P Global (SPGI) is a leader in credit ratings, benchmarks and analytics for the global capital and commodity markets. You will be part of the SPGI Internal Audit team with coverage for all SPGI businesses. The SPGI Internal Audit Team is a global team with auditors located in multiple regions around the globe. The Impact: This role will be responsible for completing assigned SOX Compliance activities (including India ICFR testing) and contributing to the Data Analytics and Automation efforts in the Internal Audit Team. You will have the opportunity to gain an understanding of processes and key controls, identify control gaps and assess risks, learn and apply data analytics tools across audit activities, build strong ties with the business, and assist in assessing the overall internal control environment. What’s in it for you:

• Opportunity to work with management across a premier global firm to empower the markets of the future.
• Ability to collaborate with a global team of seasoned financial services/audit professionals and access to the latest technological and data analytic tools.
• Competitive compensation package with excellent benefits, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, and more.
• Advancement opportunities in a global company with presence in 30+ geographies.
• This role has the flexibility to work at least two days a week in the office (Hybrid working environment).

Responsibilities:

• Execute SOX Compliance and India ICFR testing, carrying out effective testing and evaluating the related control environment in accordance with department and IIA standards.
• Learn and apply data analytics tools across audit activities to enhance automation and efficiency.
• Support in preparing audit observations, including performing root cause and impact analysis.
• Collaborate with management to identify appropriate action plans to address observations and follow up with management to ensure timely implementation and completion.
• Effectively lead discussions throughout all phases of the audit review process, including kick-off, walkthrough, status update, observation discussion, and closing meetings with stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with SOX process owners and business unit management.
• Work closely with your colleagues, your manager, and the audit leadership team to support SOX activities (including India ICFR testing), Data Analytics and Automation projects, and other tasks assigned by your manager.
• Prioritize and organize time and workload to meet objectives and deadlines defined.
• This role is expected to be an individual contributor.

What We’re Looking For:

• Minimum 4-6 years of experience as internal/external auditor or related roles in accounting, finance, risk management, and compliance.
• Agility to support different internal audit capabilities such as SOX testing activities (including India ICFR), Data Analytics, and Automation.
• Self-starter and motivated, able to work independently and as a team member in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• An effective communicator, in both verbal and written form, and an analytical thinker who employs logic and persuasion to influence with diplomacy and tact.
• A proactive, innovative, collegial team player who can create partnerships and collaborate with others.
• Ability to build and foster professional relationships with stakeholders.
• Nimble in learning new knowledge and skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with SOX/ICFR testing and/or audits.
• Experience or exposure with electronic work papers, standard productivity tools, data analytics tools (such as Tableau, Alteryx, Power BI, etc.).
• Strong academic and professional credentials including an undergraduate degree.
• CIA, ACCA, CPA, CISA, or equivalent qualification preferred but not required.
• Willing to travel (domestic and international) – limited to 10-15%.

Equal Opportunity Employer S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr