CAS Corporate Solutions Oversight Senior Associate I
JLL - Westmont, IL
Position Summary:
OVERVIEW
We are seeking a Senior Associate I to join our Corporate Solutions Oversight team in Westmont, IL.
This position will provide independent, professional and objective assurance that our Corporate Client Accounting Services (IFM-Integrated Facilities Management and PDS-Project and Development Services) have accurately reported client financials, SSAE 16 controls are maintained, tested and/or remediated throughout the calendar year, as well as maintains the integrity of profile system segregation controls through periodic testing and review.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTION
FINANCIAL REVIEWS
- Perform systematic examination and appraisal of financial records, reports, management controls, policies and practices affecting/reflecting the financial condition and operations results of client accounts.
TESTING OF SSAE 16 CONTROLS
- Initiate regularly scheduled testing of internal controls included in the SSAE16 prior to annual audit.
- Document findings of interim SSAE 16 testing and work with impacted areas to remediate deficiencies.
- May assist in the coordination of the annual SSAE external audit.
SEGREGATION CONTROLS
- Consults with business for new profiles or profile changes to ensure profile is appropriate based on user
- Validate new profiles or changes to profiles do not conflict in segregation of duties.
- Reviews profiles quarterly for segregation compliance using established macros.
GENERAL
- Apply knowledge of internal control concepts and experience to planning, performing, managing and reporting on the evaluation of various business processes, areas and functions
- Identify and clearly define issues and root causes, recommend improved internal controls and business processes and ensure that corrective action plans are developed and implemented
- Maintain effective communications with the Manager, members of the client accounting team, other members of the oversight team as well as all levels of management.
- Complete other special projects with guidance and direction from management
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Adaptability – Maintains effectiveness in varying environments, tasks and responsibilities, or with various types of people
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving – Ability to analyze and interpret data and reach a conclusion.
- Planning and Organizing – Establish course of action to accomplish goals and evaluates results, develops schedules and task/people assignments, can orchestrate multiple activities at once to accomplish goals, uses resources effectively and efficiently
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- BS in Accounting
- 2 – 3 years accounting experience
- Experience in financial analysis or audit (internal or external) – emphasis on financial audits and internal controls testing, a plus but not required
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES
- CPA and/or CIA a plus
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with internal and external customers.
- Proficient in Excel and other Microsoft applications with ability to quickly learn our systems: JDE Edwards, ACL, Insight experience, a plus
Posted: 30+ days ago
