At Barings, we are as invested in our associates as we are in our clients. We recognize those who work diligently for us and reward them for personal and professional integrity, communication skills, distinct competencies and expertise in specific strategies, ability to collaborate as a team member and true dedication to the interests of our clients.
We thank you for your interest in joining the Barings team, and invite you to explore our current employment opportunities.
Title : Senior Associate Internal Controls over Financial Reporting
Business Unit : Corporate Accounting
Location : Charlotte, NC
Barings is a leading global financial services firm dedicated to meeting the evolving investment and capital needs of our clients and customers.
Through active asset management and direct origination, we provide innovative solutions and access to differentiated opportunities across public and private capital markets.
A subsidiary of MassMutual, Barings maintains a strong global presence with business and investment professionals located across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific.
Job Summary
This position will play a key role in the company’s Client, Finance and Operations group. The Senior Associate of Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) will assist with executing the Barings ICFR program.
The position will focus on learning the existing processes at Barings, identifying the risks in the processes as they relate to financial reporting, testing the design and operating effectiveness of existing internal controls and providing recommendations for process and control improvements.
The Senior Associate of ICFR will be responsible for scheduling and conducting walkthroughs, collecting data from multiple sources, reviewing, investigating, and documenting issues as well as summarizing and communicating key outcomes to senior management.
This individual will be integral to maintaining and promoting working relationships with internal business partners, as well as the Barings Audit Oversight Team, the Barings Internal Audit Team and various external auditors.
This position will be located in the Charlotte, NC office.
Primary Responsibilities
- Lead the Barings SOX and SOC1 program deliverables (including : scoping, walkthrough, risk assessment, design and operational effectiveness testing)
- Coordinate process walkthroughs to create and update process documentation, flowcharts and process risk assessments
- Document internal control testing progress and identify control gaps
- Lead remediation or corrective action plans associated with financial and operational risks
- Analyze and review business changes impacting internal controls over financial reporting
- Actively participate in various audit engagements and deliverables related to internal controls
- Lead and / or assist with ad hoc projects
Qualifications
- Degree in finance or accounting required; CPA (or on track) highly preferred
- 2-5 years of experience performing internal or external audits within the financial services industry
- Experience with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Sarbanes-Oxley and Statement on Standards for Attestation No.
18 (SSAE 18) as well as working knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Experience with process mapping and control documentation
- Experience with GRC tools such as WDesk, Archer and proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Visio
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to manage multiple deliverables while adhering to deadlines with focus on high quality results
- Comfortable in rapidly changing, high-sense-of-urgency working environment
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Barings is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer; Minority / Female / Age / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Individual with Disability / Protected Veteran.
We welcome all persons to apply.
Barings offers a comprehensive benefits package including :
CORE BENEFITS & WELLNESS
- Medical (including Virtual Care), Prescription, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Fitness Center Reimbursement Program (Including Online Memberships)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fertility Benefits
FINANCIAL WELL-BEING
- Highly competitive 401(k) Plan with Company Match
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Contributions
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - Health Care & Dependent Care
- Retirement Health Reimbursement Account
LIFE INSURANCE
- Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
- Spouse and Child Life Insurance
TIME OFF, DISABILITY AND LEAVE OF ABSENCE
- Paid Vacation, Sick Days and Annual Holidays
- Paid Leave of Absences (Maternity Leave, Parental Leave, Caregiver Leave, Bereavement Time)
- Short and Long Term Disability Plans
- Paid Volunteer Time
OTHER BENEFITS
- Education Assistance Program
- Charitable Matching Gifts Program
- Commuter Reimbursement Program
- Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement Program
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