Senior Analyst, SOX and External Reporting Assurance(Non - IT Audit)

Company Description

Our Mission

At Palo Alto Networks® everything starts and ends with our mission:

Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.

Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we’re looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.

Who We Are

We take our mission of protecting the digital way of life seriously. We are relentless in protecting our customers and we believe that the unique ideas of every member of our team contributes to our collective success. Our values were crowdsourced by employees and are brought to life through each of us everyday - from disruptive innovation and collaboration, to execution. From showing up for each other with integrity to creating an environment where we all feel included.

As a member of our team, you will be shaping the future of cybersecurity. We work fast, value ongoing learning, and we respect each employee as a unique individual. Knowing we all have different needs, our development and personal wellbeing programs are designed to give you choice in how you are supported. This includes our FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account with over 1,000 eligible items selected by employees, our mental and financial health resources, and our personalized learning opportunities - just to name a few!

At Palo Alto Networks, we believe in the power of collaboration and value in-person interactions. This is why our employees generally work full time from our office with flexibility offered where needed. This setup fosters casual conversations, problem-solving, and trusted relationships. Our goal is to create an environment where we all win with precision.

Job Description

Your Career

Palo Alto Networks is looking for a highly motivated Senior Analyst based in the Bangalore Office who is excited to join a high-growth Company. The member will be a part of the SOX and External Reporting and Assurance team and report to the Senior Manager, SOX and External Reporting and Assurance.

The Senior Analyst, SOX & External Reporting and Assurance plays a critical role in partnering with the business stakeholders and in the execution of SOX 404 audit procedures and other external reporting assurance. The ideal candidate must have a basic understanding of audit and business process controls testing, project management skills, be a self-starter, be proactive, confident in interacting with management and external stakeholders, and bring business experience and passion.

The candidate must demonstrate the ability to adhere to our corporate core values of Disruption, Execution, Collaboration, Integrity, and Inclusion.

Your Impact

• Coordinate delivery and organize audit requirements for business process control SOX assessments, walkthroughs, and testing procedures.
• Execute business process control testing in assigned areas or review test work papers prepared by contractors.
• Evaluate audit findings and coordinate deficiency remediation.
• Develop business relationships and proactively interact with process owners and management to gather information, resolve problems, and recommend improvements and optimization.
• Demonstrate initiative, provide timely updates, and effectively manage multiple tasks
• Perform other assigned tasks and external reporting control testing to support the SOX team and corporate objectives.

Qualifications

Your Experience

• Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent military experience required.
• 5+ years of audit and/or risk advisory experience from publicly traded companies and/or public accounting firms, preferably in a multinational corporate environment and/or Big 4.
• CA, CPA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent certifications preferred.
• Audit and/or risk advisory experience is essential, including previous roles in external and/or SOX/ internal audits.
• Strong SOX experience in auditing business processes, with a preference for experience in liaising with internal and external stakeholders, managing business relationships, and partnering with key stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively with all levels of management, external auditors, and all functions of the company.
• Detail-oriented and team-oriented with a strong learning capacity and ability to multitask, adapt to change, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Information

The Team

The SOX and External Reporting and Assurance team manages and executes the Company’s SOX Compliance program, ensuring we are best in class. You will join a dynamic, disruptive, and fast-paced team of highly specialized professionals with varied skill sets, spread across the US and India.

Our Commitment

We’re problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com.

Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.