SOX Associate

at  Origin Bank

Summary - Responsible for maintaining internal controls over financial reporting while respecting and maintaining the confidential and proprietary nature of information by performing the following duties:

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform risk assessments as requested.
• Perform process walkthroughs for key controls and significant processes to support the Company’s Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) program.
• Maintain and update applicable process documentation, including process narratives and/or flowcharts.
• Collaborate with process owners to document key controls and significant process changes.
• Design and implement efficient and effective controls.
• Perform tests of controls for the Company’s SOX program to identify, measure and evaluate the effectiveness of controls.
• Coordinate with Internal and External Auditors.
• Support special projects around internal control and process improvements; and other projects as assigned.
• Completes assigned control testing workpapers with sufficient documentation of work performed to support the conclusion regarding the effectiveness of the control.
• Maintains up to date knowledge of SOX compliance guidelines, interpretations, and standards.
• Identifies missing internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) and operational internal controls.
• Drafts a recommendation for corrective action when control weaknesses are identified by modifying the existing process to prevent future occurrences.
• Provides input to SOX Manager on emerging risks.
• Completes special projects as requested.

Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures; Supports organization’s goals and values.
Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests.
Analytical and Design – Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Uses feedback to modify designs; Demonstrates attention to detail.
Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Works well in group problem solving situations.
Oral and Written Communication – Listens and asks for clarification; Responds well to questions; Writes clearly and informatively; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
Attention to Detail – Ensures information is complete and accurate; Follows up with their own work or that of others to ensure that commitments have been fulfilled. This means monitoring and checking work or information, while organizing time and resources efficiently.
Adaptability and Initiative – Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Asks for and offers help when needed.
Interpersonal Skills/Customer Service – Maintains confidentiality; Remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things; Responds promptly to customer needs; Meets commitments.
Professionalism – Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions.
Attendance/Punctuality and Dependability – Is consistently at work and on time; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time; Follows instructions and responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
Quality and Quantity – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Completes work in timely manner.
Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; coordinates tasks and activities to maximize the effectiveness of the individual’s efforts.
Project Management – Coordinates projects; Completes projects on time and budget.
Judgment and Motivation – Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university in Accounting or Finance. One to two years of accounting or audit experience is required. Overall banking knowledge is preferred.
Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of the Internet, Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Ability to learn bank-specific software such as AuditBoard, IBS, Workday, etc. Ability to use basic office machines.
Bank Culture/Customer Service Skills
Promotes the Bank’s culture, including the support of our Brand promise and Core Values. Ability and judgment to interact and communicate appropriately with other employees, customers, and supervisor. Ability to serve customers, both internal and external, (community/public), in a manner that will reflect superior customer relations and enhance the overall marketing effort of Origin Bank.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Origin Bank shall, in its discretion, modify or adjust the position to meet the Bank’s changing needs. This job description is not a contract and may be adjusted as deemed appropriate in the Bank’s sole discretion.
Origin Bank is an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, age, marital or veteran status, non-job related disability, religion, national origin, genetic information or any other basis protected by law.
Remote positions are intended to be filled in states within our footprint, which includes: Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. Any exception to this policy requires further regulatory review and approval by management.

• Perform risk assessments as requested.
• Perform process walkthroughs for key controls and significant processes to support the Company’s Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) program.
• Maintain and update applicable process documentation, including process narratives and/or flowcharts.
• Collaborate with process owners to document key controls and significant process changes.
• Design and implement efficient and effective controls.
• Perform tests of controls for the Company’s SOX program to identify, measure and evaluate the effectiveness of controls.
• Coordinate with Internal and External Auditors.
• Support special projects around internal control and process improvements; and other projects as assigned.
• Completes assigned control testing workpapers with sufficient documentation of work performed to support the conclusion regarding the effectiveness of the control.
• Maintains up to date knowledge of SOX compliance guidelines, interpretations, and standards.
• Identifies missing internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) and operational internal controls.
• Drafts a recommendation for corrective action when control weaknesses are identified by modifying the existing process to prevent future occurrences.
• Provides input to SOX Manager on emerging risks.
• Completes special projects as requested