Under the direction of the Director of Corporate Compliance, establish and monitor a series of internal controls that are designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the achievement of objectives in the following categories: effectiveness and efficiency of operations; reliability of financial reporting; and compliance with applicable laws and regulations in accordance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX). Identify any weaknesses in these controls and make recommendations on corrective procedures.
Essential Duties:
Reasonable and predictable attendance is essential.
Monitor and assess compliance with SOX requirements utilizing internal and external resources, including documentation of new processes and controls, updating existing processes and controls, testing controls (including self-monitoring), remediation and sub-certifications.
Examine and evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of financial and IT controls, policies and procedures and financial reporting at U-Haul.
Continuous monitoring of change management practices, system access and security configurations throughout the organization.
Review the service organization controls (SOC) report related to external software and update testing if necessary.
Work with the Company’s external auditors to gather audit requests and address control deficiencies.
Provides financial information to be used in the support of other filing, analysis, and reporting requirements.
Other tasks as assigned by supervisor
Required Skills/Knowledge:
Outstanding analytical and communication (verbal and written) skills
Logic
Reasoning
Attention to detail
Interpersonal skills
General understanding of IT systems and applications
Experience:
2-4 years experience with internal control focus preferred. Additional experience in accounting, auditing, or information systems fields considered positively.
Education/Training Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or an equivalent level of experience. Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or CPA preferred.
Tools/Machinery:
Must be able to operate standard office equipment including PC, phone, copier, calculator, etc.
Contacts:
Frequent contacts either in person, verbally or written with other departments including IT personnel and business users across multiple departments.
Confidentiality:
This position requires regularly working with confidential data. Detailed company financial data, department budgets, personnel information, (i.e., salaries).
Mental Requirements:
Mental requirements include, but are not limited to, the ability to concentrate, take initiative, cope with stress, adapt to and stay alert in a business environment, and to use independent judgment to accomplish results.
Physical Demands:
The work is sedentary. Typically, the person may sit comfortably to do the work. There may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items such as papers, books, small parts; driving an automobile, etc. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.
The physical demands MOST OFTEN used to perform essential duties include: Depth perception, digital dexterity, feeling, grasping, hearing, reaching, seeing, sitting, standing, talking, turning, walking, lifting (min. 5 lbs. assisted or unassisted)
Additional Information:
Position requires a Confidentiality/Non-Compete agreement.
Must maintain good housekeeping practices in the work area and comply with all safety rules and procedures. It is mandatory that all accidents and injuries be reported immediately to the supervisor.
Must maintain just-in-time production methods, along with total quality control at the source of the work being performed.
Must read company publications such as “U-Haul News”, policy bulletins, and other publications provided by supervisor, to understand U-Haul’s Primary Service Objective (to provide a better and better product and service to more and more people at a lower and lower cost).
Must use integrity and discretion in safeguarding confidential data handled or obtained in the normal performance of duties.
Perform other related duties as required or assigned including assisting in the recovery of lost or stolen U-Haul property and equipment. The person assigned to this job is subject to performing any duties relating to serving the customer."
U-Haul is an equal opportunity employer. All applications for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, provincial, state, or local law. Individual accommodations are available on requests for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Information obtained during this process will only be shared on a need to know basis.