Your work days are brighter here.

At Workday, it all began with a conversation over breakfast. When our founders met at a sunny California diner, they came up with an idea to revolutionize the enterprise software market. And when we began to rise, one thing that really set us apart was our culture. A culture which was driven by our value of putting our people first. And ever since, the happiness, development, and contribution of every Workmate is central to who we are. Our Workmates believe a healthy employee-centric, collaborative culture is the essential mix of ingredients for success in business. That’s why we look after our people, communities and the planet while still being profitable. Feel encouraged to shine, however that manifests: you don’t need to hide who you are. You can feel the energy and the passion, it's what makes us unique. Inspired to make a brighter work day for all and transform with us to the next stage of our growth journey? Bring your brightest version of you and have a brighter work day here.

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About the Team

Our Internal Audit team isn't your typical audit group! We're a tight-knit global crew of passionate professionals who love what we do and have fun doing it. Driven by a strong moral compass, we're committed to doing the right thing, even when it's challenging. We're not just auditors; we're trusted advisors who proactively identify risks and opportunities to help shape the future of Workday.

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Analyst in SOX Internal Controls to join our SOX team in our Pune, India office. In this role, you will perform testing of internal controls in compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX). The Internal Audit team performs independent testing on behalf of management in a particularly evolving risk landscape due to our business growth and our enterprise wide initiative to drive continuous operational efficiencies. You will work closely with the Internal Controls team who own the SOX program as well as stakeholders across Finance and Operations. This role reports to the Senior Manager of Internal Audit.

Responsibilities

• Conduct testing of key internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) to evaluate the operational effectiveness of entity-level controls and business process key controls.

• Prepare and maintain detailed work papers and documentation in accordance with Internal Audit’s SOX guidelines and test templates within our tool, Audit Board SOX Hub.

• Attend walkthroughs with management to evaluate design of controls ensuring relevant financial statement risks are mitigated and aligns with the control documentation.

• Develop, review, and update test plans to ensure key attributes are tested and aligns with the control design.

• Report and document test findings, including working closely with business stakeholders and external auditors to investigate, resolve or conclude on test findings and issues.

• Coordinate, track and manage audit support and sample selections with the business and external auditors.

• Track and monitor management's remediation activities, ensuring timely testing of operating effectiveness by year end.

• Understand the IT-related risks underlying entity-level and business process controls as well as relevant validation procedures required over use of key reports and data or Information Provided by the Entity (IPE).

About You

Basic Qualifications

• 8 years+ of proven experience in SOX compliance, internal or external audit, or business consulting.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Proficiency in evaluating and testing internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR).

• Strong grasp of US GAAP and COSO internal control framework.

• Familiarity with information technology general controls (ITGC) and their impact on financial report

Preferred Qualifications

• External Audit or SOX test of control over a SAAS Company and Corporate Tax Accounting process and controls.

• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

• Effective time management skills to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in documentation and testing.

• Ability to identify and assess financial risks and controls.

• Strong problem-solving skills to identify control deficiencies and assess remediation activities.

• Ability to work both independently and to collaborate as part of a team, balancing priorities and managing stakeholder expectations

• CPA preferred.

Our Approach to Flexible Work

With Flex Work, we’re combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in-office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). This means you'll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together. Those in our remote "home office" roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter.

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