Executive Assistant – Associate

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Philippines.

📋 Description

• Oversee a team of Staff and Seniors (across various locations) to ensure the delivery of SOX engagements, which includes scoping, design testing, effectiveness testing, and reporting for multiple client processes.

• Offer guidance to Staff and Senior members to perform effective assessments for compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) regulations.

• Conduct and lead activities for control rationalization and standardization, or redesign existing controls for business processes.

• Assess control gaps identified during design or operating effectiveness testing, provide recommendations, and track the remediation process.

• Accountable for defining the budget, monitoring actuals against it, and managing resource planning and scheduling.

• Independently handle client process owners with minimal oversight.

• Adhere to quality guidelines within the established turnaround time (or allocated budget) to enhance client value.

• Exhibit an application and solution-oriented approach to problem-solving while executing client engagements.

• Proactively identify engagement-related risks and escalate issues as necessary in a timely manner.

• Design and execute area-specific transition plans within agreed timelines.

• Lead the team in performing analytics and benchmarking activities for clients.

• Promote process automation and implement opportunities for continuous improvement.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 7 years of experience in a “Big 4” or professional firm, or in the professional industry, focusing on risks and controls, with more than 4 years dedicated to SOX/internal controls.

• Comprehensive understanding of the SOX and COSO frameworks.

• A leader and team player with strong interpersonal skills.

• CIA certification is preferred and considered an advantage.

• Strong academic background (degree in Business, Accounting, Engineering, or a related field).

• Excellent multi-project management capabilities.

• Proficient at collaborating, motivating, and guiding high-performance teams.

• Possess cognitive problem-solving abilities, quick decision-making skills, and the capacity to manage complex situations with composure.

• Exceptional command of spoken and written English.

• Willingness to travel to onsite locations globally, as required.

• Strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills.

• Ability to think creatively and innovate.

🏝️ Benefits

• Support, coaching, and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues.

• Opportunities to acquire new skills and advance your career.

• The freedom and flexibility to manage your role in a manner that suits you best.