Analyst, Risk & Controls

Job Description

As an Analyst, Risk & Controls, you will be a part of our Risk & Controls department, which sits within Sony Music Entertainment (SME) Global Finance Group and based at 25 Madison Ave in New York. With a heavier focus on internal controls over financial reporting, this full time position would be involved in a myriad of projects including but not limited to Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) compliance, business process and internal controls initiatives and governance, corporate audit issues & remediation management, business continuity and crisis management initiatives. Additionally, you should be enthusiastic, able to multi-task, comfortable interacting with all levels of the business including our external auditors and Sony Corporations Internal Auditors (RCD), open to wearing multiple hats, a team player and have an overall interest in the financial operations of a music and entertainment company.

What you'll do:
• Prepare for, and via walkthroughs, understand the key in-scope business process and out-of-scope business process controls, the supporting systems and key reports.
• Assist/Complete updates to process documentation as well as coordinate updates with process owners. During this process if any control gaps and deficiencies are identified, discuss with department management.
• Assist/Complete in certain aspects of detailed planning and testing (i.e., updating data/testing requests lists and other planning documents) across all business in-scope and out-of-scope processes, including providing requests to PwC our external auditors.
• Assist department management to resolve any deficiencies identified as a result of testing and recommend related remediation actions that are pragmatic and achievable.
• Effectively provide the Associate Director, Risk & Controls, and the VP, Risk & Controls with updates on the operating effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting, as a result of SOX testing.
• Test remediation and assist with the assessment of the corrective actions taken, and update documents timely, completely, accurately and concisely.
• Routinely provide feedback to the Associate Director, Risk & Controls to support your professional development.
• Assist the Associate Director, Risk & Controls and interact with a wide variety of personnel to aid in implementing and developing global recommendations to remediate any identified control gaps coming out of any control initiative projects or Sony Corporate Audit reports.
• Become involved in i) crisis management planning, ii) business continuity and disaster recovery planning, and iii) any financial related risk.
• Participate in special projects and company-wide initiatives as required.
• Provide regular project updates and contribute to the development of presentation materials for the Associate Director, Risk & Controls and the VP, Risk & Controls.

Who you are:
• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in, Accounting, Finance, Business, Computer Science, Information Systems, or other appropriate academic major
• At least 1 year of public accounting or relevant experience (i.e., experience with auditing and/or risk evaluation)
• CPA and or CISA is recommended to have or actively pursuing
• Strong understanding of internal controls and exposure to Sarbanes Oxley or other corporate governance requirements
• Requested, but not required: Music industry experience or other related exposure

Critical Success Factors:
• Excellent project management skills including the ability to manage multiple projects in various stages of completion, the ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Good understanding of internal controls and exposure to Sarbanes Oxley or other corporate governance requirements
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good PC and analytical skills required
• Drive for constant development of self
• Good interpersonal skills, ability to deal effectively with people at all levels from different cultures

What we give you
• You join an inclusive, collaborative and global community where you have the opportunity to fuel the creative journey
• A hybrid/flexible work schedule and when in office, a modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork
• An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life & disability coverage, and 401K + employer matching
• Voluntary benefits like company-paid identity theft protection and resources for pets, mental health and meditation resources, industry-leading fertility coverage, fully paid leave for childbirth or bonding, fully paid leave for caregivers, programs for loved ones with developmental disabilities and neurodiversity, subsidized back-up child and elder care, and reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, tuition and student loans
• We invest in your professional growth & development
• Time off for winter recess

This position requires that the job candidate be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Please note that an applicant will be considered fully vaccinated two weeks after their second dose in a 2-dose vaccine series (Pfizer or Moderna), or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine (Johnson & Johnson's Janssen vaccine). The Company will consider requests for reasonable accommodations for documented medical reasons and for sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law. Please do not include proof of vaccine status or any indication of a possible request for an accommodation when submitting your application materials. If applicable, the Company will follow up with you directly to request proof of vaccination and to discuss any potential accommodations.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d85x39-3-143-218-146-42 in your application.