Finance Controls Analyst - ICFR

at  EXPERIAN

Company Description
Experian is a global company in data services, helping organizations and consumers manage risk and make informed decisions. We empower individuals and businesses at important life moments, from purchasing a home to expanding customer bases. With over 125 years of experience, we specialize in data gathering, analysis, and fraud prevention. Our 21,700 employees across 30 countries are dedicated to innovation and creating opportunities for a better tomorrow. Recently ranked the fifth-best company to work for in Costa Rica, we prioritize inclusive culture, employee well-being, and career development. Join us at www.experian.com/careers to be part of our team.
Job Description

SUMMARY

You will work within Global Finance, engaging with senior global finance management and several Group functions. As an ICFR FC Analyst, you will be an important member of the 2LoD ICFR Finance Controls team, reporting to the ICFR Finance Controls (FC) Senior Manager. You will help manage the annual ICFR Attestation program, ensuring accurate delivery of the attestation on Internal Controls over Financial Reporting. Your role will involve close collaboration with Risk & Control tasks to maintain clear responsibilities and apply a global methodology. The success of the ICFR Annual Attestations relies on a coordinated effort between the ICFR FC team and the ICFR Testing Team in Group Risk.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Finance or Accounting Qualification: Professional finance or accounting qualification or equivalent, including audit background (external and/or internal) and/or experience in assurance, internal controls, or risk functions. Part-qualified candidates will be considered.
• Experience: 4+ years in an audit and accounting firm. Experience in a large multinational or listed company and working in a matrix structure is advantageous.
• Language Skills: Advanced English level.
• Knowledge: Understanding of finance processes and financial account balances to support ICFR scoping and control implementation. Training and on-the-job experience provided.
• Audits: Build good relationship with Internal & External Auditors and Risk functions
• ICFR Familiarity: Experience with ICFR/SOX/External Audit scoping, control testing, and financial compliance reporting.
• Three Lines of Defence: Understanding of the Three Lines of Defence model.

• Risk Assessment: Reflect outcomes of materiality and scoping from the annual Risk Assessment process for assigned RACMs, ensuring relevance and effectiveness of Control Goals and Activity Descriptions.
• RACM Management: Oversee and update Risk & Control Matrices (RACMs) and test scripts for Business Process Controls, ensuring accuracy and relevance for Design and Operating Effectiveness testing.
• Collaboration: Develop partnerships with Control Owners and Operators, and work with ICFR Testing Teams to facilitate efficient testing and address any issues.
• Quality Assurance: Perform peer reviews of RACMs and test scripts to ensure quality and standardization, and conduct annual reviews and updates of RACMs.
• Report and Communication: Act as a liaison with ICFR Testing Teams, Internal and External Auditors, and manage remediation plans, including tracking progress and ensuring updates.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for automating controls or improving evidence requirements and contribute additional ideas to enhance processes.
• Other: Other responsibilities as required.