Controls & Assurance Developee

Job Purpose This is an entry-level position supporting NOC's internal control framework and financial governance. The role provides hands-on experience in developing, testing, and maintaining controls that protect company assets and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies. Key Accountabilities - Assist in documenting and maintaining internal control procedures across finance processes. - Support the execution of control testing activities and document test results. - Help maintain KYC (Know Your Customer/Party) documentation and vendor due diligence processes. - Monitor Segregation of Duties (SOD) compliance and identify potential conflicts. - Coordinate with auditors by preparing documentation and tracking audit findings. - Support policy and procedure updates to reflect process changes and regulatory requirements. - Participate in finance system projects to ensure control requirements are considered. Internal Control Documentation - Create and update process narratives, flowcharts, and control matrices for financial processes. - Document control objectives, activities, and evidence requirements for key processes. - Maintain the internal control library and ensure documentation is current and accessible. Control Testing and Monitoring - Perform walkthrough procedures to understand and validate control design. - Execute sample-based testing of controls and document findings. - Track control deficiencies and support remediation efforts with process owners. - Use data analytics tools to identify exceptions and anomalies in transactions. KYC and Vendor Due Diligence - Learn KYC requirements while maintaining vendor master data. - Verify vendor credentials including business licenses, tax registrations, and banking details. - Conduct periodic reviews of vendor information and flag accounts requiring updates. - Support sanctions screening and compliance checks for new and existing vendors. - Coordinate with Procurement to ensure vendor onboarding follows approval protocols. Segregation of Duties (SOD) Monitoring - Review user access reports from SAP to identify SOD conflicts. - Investigate flagged conflicts and work with IT and business teams to resolve issues. - Document mitigating controls where complete segregation is not feasible. - Support user access reviews to ensure authorization levels align with job responsibilities. Audit Support - Prepare documentation packages for internal and external audits. - Coordinate audit requests and facilitate communication between auditors and process owners. - Maintain audit tracking logs and monitor status of management action plans. - Follow up with responsible parties to ensure timely closure of audit findings. Policy and Procedure Management - Assist in updating finance policies and procedures to reflect current practices. - Coordinate policy review cycles and obtain necessary approvals from stakeholders. - Ensure policies are accessible and communicated to relevant personnel. System and Process Improvement - Participate in SAP system enhancement projects by providing control input. - Support user acceptance testing to validate that controls function as designed. - Identify opportunities for control automation and efficiency improvements.