Senior Analyst, Risk and Controls

The Senior Analyst, Risk and Controls plays a key role in executing JD Sports Fashion’s North America internal controls compliance program by applying sound auditing standards and professional judgement to the design and testing of primary internal controls. Serves as a core member of the Financial Systems Transformation team for the U.S., expanding into the development of the annual test plan of internal control activities. Assists in the training of control process preparers and owners. Performs control testing procedures to validate the effectiveness of the control environment and documents the results. Serves as a key point of contact with JD Group in the UK along with external auditors including extracting and providing data requested and preparing internal control documentation. Working closely with the JD Group in the UK, this person will gain international exposure and play a key role in shaping internal controls across a fast-growing, international organization. This individual will effectively exhibit JD Finish Line’s core values of Customer, People, Winning, Community, and Financial Responsibility in everything they do by performing the following key duties:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate the design and implementation of Financial and Information Technology controls around new financial systems.

• Assist in the design of testing procedures for verification of the completeness and accuracy of financial data migration across current systems into new, modern financial system.

• Consult with the IT Department at each brand/fascia about the testing strategy and supporting documentation needed to validate that data migrations are successful. 

• Assist the Senior Director, Risk and Controls – JD North America Group in periodic updates to JD North America and JD Group leadership.

• Coordinate with JD North America Standard Controls Framework and Controls Assurance teams to update Group’s risk management platform.   

• Organize periodic walk-throughs of significant business processes that support the internal control environment of the consolidated company with the respective process owners. Ensure process map documentation for these significant business processes is updated and maintain risk control matrices that map control activities to control objectives

• Serve as key point of contact with external auditors on information requested in conjunction with the integrated audit.

• Perform testing of primary internal control activities. Apply professional judgment to test results in order to assess significance.  

• Analyze data and business processes for evidence of deficiencies in controls, duplication of effort, fraud, or lack of compliance with laws, government regulations, and management policies or procedures.  Perform risk evaluations and participate in design of remediation as needed.

• Help maintain Master Gap List of identified control deficiencies. Collaborate with business process owners to identify internal control improvements and apply judgment to coordinate remediation of deficiencies.

• Participate in internal audit projects and other special projects.

• Protect the company’s assets and financial information by ensuring the accuracy and effectiveness of internal control procedures and informing management and/or appropriate officials of potential fraud risk. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No supervisory responsibilities. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. A suitable combination of education and experience will be considered, or equivalent experience. 

• 3-5 years of experience in internal audit and/or accounting.

• CPA license, CIA certification, and/or CISA certification is preferred.

• Public accounting and/or retail experience preferred.

• Ability to document controls via process mapping.

• A self-motivated contributor with the ability to build collaborative relationships across the organization.

• Experience with system implementations.

• Experience with large ERP systems, preferred.

• An unwavering commitment to ethics and personal responsibility.

• Confident and comfortable communicating with all levels of the organization plus outside consultants and service providers.

• Proficient in data extraction and analysis to support audit and control testing activities.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.

• Strong attention to detail.

LANGUAGE SKILLS 

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of employees, consultants, and external auditors.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS 

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. 

REASONING ABILITY 

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral diagram, or schedule form.  Ability to demonstrate knowledge of Generally Accepted Auditing Standards and risk assessment processes.  Ability to assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal control activities within the framework of the business process.  Ability to apply prudent man concepts to risk assessment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to type, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

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This job description is not intended to cover all aspects, duties, and/or responsibilities required of employees.  Employees may be asked to perform additional duties outside of normal job scope on a temporary or permanent basis per company policy. ​The company reserves the right to modify this job description with or without notice. 

EEO Statement:

The Finish Line, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state, and local EEO laws.  The Finish Line, Inc. prohibits discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on race or color, religion or creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, sex, pregnancy status, age, military status, disability, or any other characteristic or class protected by law.  The Finish Line, Inc. provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws, including for disabilities, pregnancy, and religious practices.

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