Financial Analyst - Career Education Corporation
Performs financial internal control assessments to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of financial internal controls; makes recommendations for improvement in moderately complex processes and controls; and partners with business units to monitor effectiveness of corrective action plans. Performs assignments at the request of management.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities:
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Participates in the planning of financial internal controls testing, develops audit objectives and test programs, including identifying and documenting audit procedures with limited guidance.
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Conducts and documents process walkthroughs to identify key controls, associated business objectives, risks and relevant control parameters.
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Completes control testing and identifies and discusses significant issues with manager.
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Identifies, communicates and resolves issues with management that arise as a result of the review.
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Reviews and analyzes self-assessment results and raised issues.
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Drafts initial findings and confirm issues with Business Unit management.
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Conducts post-assessment follow-up to evaluate the effectiveness of the corrective actions.
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Demonstrates knowledge of business processes across multiple business units.
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Demonstrates aptitude for leading projects by leading small assignments.
Education & Knowledge:
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or other related field from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education required
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Professional accreditation (e.g. CIA, CPA, CISA ) preferred or demonstrated interest towards attaining
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Prior experience in performing financial/operational/compliance reviewsSkills & Abilities:
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Business Process Analysis and Improvement
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Analytical Skills (Obtain, analyze and appraise basic data)
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Industry Experience / Best Practices
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PC Skills (experience in MS Office Word, Excel and Visio flow charting preferred)
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Written and Oral Communication
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Problem Solving/Logic
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Professional Ethics
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Demonstrated excellence and positive contribution in performing the above duties and responsibilities
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Adaptable to Change/Learns quickly
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Action oriented
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Demonstrated teamwork skills
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Time Management Skills