Harsco Corporation is a market-leading, global provider of environmental solutions for industrial, retail and medical waste streams, and innovative equipment and technology for the rail sector. We have an unrivalled breadth of experience across the globe and an impressive reputation stretching back more than a century. Based in Camp Hill, PA, with more than 13,000 employees and the company operates in more than 30 countries.

About Harsco GSC

Harsco GSC handles a wide range of services, finance and accounting shared services, global HR shared services, providing IT Service and helpdesk support and market research support to Harsco globally. We are Operating since 2008 & Serving 30+ Countries

1.  Having 4- 6 Years of SOX, SOX Testing Experience.
2.  Critically evaluate, review and improve local Country monthly reconciliations produced throughout the shared service Divisions (Metals & Minerals) reported through Leatherhead.  This will include following up production of the appropriate reconciliations to ensure they are produced in a timely manner and improving the quality of reconciliations and supporting work papers in accordance with Sox guidelines and the Internal Control Framework established by the company.  Also standardize and improve consistency and accuracy of reconciliations throughout the Divisions and track queries and resolution with local management on a timely basis.
3. Produce general ledger accounting for UK and Dutch Holding companies / semi-dormant entities (and dormant entities) for month-end reporting and consolidation into the Divisions results.   This involves general ledger reporting and production of Financial Reports on HFM (Hyperion Financial Management) together with production of supporting work papers and reconciliations.
4. To assist in SOX testing and other Internal Control Reviews, structured in walk-throughs, interim as well as final (year-end) testing of financial controls. The review of another testers’ work would also be required.
5. To assist in preparing / reviewing automated Reconciliations and Journals.
6. To assist in reviewing the segregation of duties conflicts and IT user access rights in Oracle platform.
7. Production of UK and Dutch statutory accounts for UK and Dutch Holding companies / semi-dormant entities (and dormant entities) from the local Financial Reports including assistance to ensure the filing and review of these accounts.
8. Other duties as assigned in order to improve the timeliness, quality and control of the financial accounting and reporting of the shared service accounting function across the Divisions.
9. Perform walkthroughs of key processes or regions, conduct control gap assessments of newly acquired business, and prepare audit programs in line with the internal risk-based criteria to focus on and highlight key control breakdowns.
10. Support the Sr. SOX Manager/ VP Corporate Controller in maintaining a strong internal controls framework to ensure the Company is kept up to date with recent SOX requirements and current best practices.
11. Provide training to control owners and operators to strengthen the control environment and ensure best practices are followed.
12. Evolve and support the company’s strategy including process enhancements and continuous improvement of the SOX program as it matures alongside process centralization in the GSC in Hyderabad.
13. Assist the External Auditors in the execution of their SOX 404 test program by driving efficiencies and reliance on the internal work performed by Business Controllers and Internal Audit.
14.  Work closely with Internal Audit to understand risks identified from operational (non-SOX) audits and where financial control weaknesses or deficiencies are indicated.
15. Prepare, consolidate and report various numbers at division level to Corporate within the set timelines with accuracy.
16. Perform various internal control reviews to include vendor master data documentation and highlight any anomalies.

Work Experience

1. Overall 4-6 Years of Experience.
2. Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate a development of quality financial reporting and illustrate the skills involved in reviewing and controlling account reconciliations or have experience gained in a control or audit environment.
3.  Knowledge of Financial Reporting and statutory reporting in UK, Holland or the US and understanding internal control and SOX compliance would be an advantage as would any experience in Hyperion reporting systems.
4. Excellent IT skills are also a pre-requisite. ERP application knowledge (preferably Oracle e-Business Suite) in terms of terms of functional system administration access, user access / Responsibility definition and function exclusions / Menu options / functions is preferable
5. Sound knowledge of Accounting and Segregation of duties for various responsibilities would be an added advantage.
6. Experience with delivering a SOX test program, be that as a segment / part of a wider global team or of a single team.
7. Strong Interpersonal skills that allow effective working relationships with local management and International Division managers.

• Bachelor's Degree or master’s degree in Accountancy or Finance.
•  Registered Chartered Accountant, Certified Public Accountant, or similar professional certification
• 4-6 years of experience in SOX Compliance work, gained in internal auditing, compliance or public accounting practice
• Experience with delivering a SOX test program, be that as a segment / part of a wider global team or of a single team.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications and strong MS Excel skills.
• Experience working in a shared service center environment.
• Fluent English speaker, both written and verbal.

Preferred Qualifications

• 4-6 Years of Experience in Business Controls, SOX Testing.
• Previous experience in a Big 4 environment or equivalent or any MNC – Audit they shld do auting sox testing
• Experience working in global manufacturing environments would be beneficial.
•  Prior knowledge and experience of U.S. GAAP, Sarbanes Oxley and COSO internal controls framework.
•  Previous internal audit experience is preferred, but candidates from both industry and practice will be considered
• Experience in the use of Audit Board, Oracle and other similar applications like GRC would be beneficial.

Disclaimer

The information about this job description given above has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.