Internal Control Specialist – Business and Accounting Processes, Risks and Controls
CloudWalk, Inc.
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇧🇷 Brazil
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Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
ERP
About the role
- Execution of Business & Accounting Control Testing
- Perform design and operating effectiveness testing for controls across: Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Order-to-Cash (O2C) / Payments lifecycle, Record-to-Report (R2R), Financial Close and Accounting processes, Treasury and cash management, Reconciliations and financial data integrity, Revenue recognition and billing
- Evaluate evidence, validate process documentation, and ensure controls operate as intended.
- Identify deficiencies, document results, and track remediation plans.
- Support the execution of risk and control assessments for business and accounting processes.
- Map end-to-end processes, identify key risks, and evaluate the adequacy of controls.
- Assist in ensuring processes reflect regulatory expectations and best practices for S3/S4 institutions.
- Develop and maintain process narratives, flowcharts, control matrices, and standard operating procedures.
- Conduct or assist with root cause analysis (RCA) to identify underlying issues.
- Track corrective action plans and validate remediation effectiveness.
- Work cross-functionally to embed control requirements into business processes.
- Promote awareness and understanding of internal controls across the organization.
- Assist in preparing dashboards and management reports on control performance.
- Identify opportunities for process optimization, automation, and enhanced control design.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, Finance, or related areas.
- Experience in Internal Controls, Audit (internal or external), Operational Risk, Compliance, or Accounting within financial institutions, fintechs, or SOX-regulated companies.
- Experience with SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) controls, documentation standards, walkthroughs, testing methodologies, and deficiency remediation is a strong advantage.
- Familiarity with internal control and governance frameworks (COSO, COBIT, ISO, etc.) is a plus.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial cycles, and business process controls.
- Ability to evaluate reconciliations, journal entries, accounting estimates, and financial documentation.
- Experience analyzing process evidence and identifying control weaknesses.
- Strong documentation and analytical skills; ability to translate complex processes into clear narratives or flowcharts.
- Previous exposure to ERP systems, financial tools, BI dashboards, or reconciliation platforms is beneficial.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Remote work options
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
Business Control TestingDesign TestingOperating Effectiveness TestingRisk and Control AssessmentsRoot Cause AnalysisProcess OptimizationControl MatricesFinancial DocumentationSOX ControlsAccounting Principles
Soft skills
Analytical SkillsDocumentation SkillsCross-Functional CollaborationProcess MappingCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsAttention to DetailOrganizational SkillsAwareness PromotionRemediation Tracking