Job Description

Job Overview

Senior Analyst, Risk & Controls role is part of the Risk & Controls (R&C) Team of Booking Holdings. This position will report to the VP, Risk & Controls and assist in performing a broad range of operational and financial risk management responsibilities, including planning and execution of Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX) compliance, being an independent trusted advisor to the first line of defense to enable informed risk-based decisions, as well as developing and implementing guidance, training, and enablement to the Booking Holdings brands.
 

Responsibilities and Duties

Plan and execute SOX compliance activities at Booking Holdings including control design, testing, and remediation to enhance the control environment to mitigate financial reporting risk.

Perform monitoring activities over certain key internal controls through periodic control certifications.

Assist in administration of the GRC tool (AuditBoard).

Support key initiatives to mature the risk and controls program through the development and implementation of guidance, training, and enablement.

Coordinate with stakeholders, such as Global Internal Audit (GIA), External Auditors, and others, and provide direct support to manager in maintaining relationships within these departments. 

Serve as a primary point of contact for control and process owners.

Perform project management oversight related to SOX testing, including facilitation of meetings on testing status and results. 

Liaise with management and provide advice on critical matters related to internal controls, including remediation of deficiencies and determining root causes.

Facilitate implementation of remedial changes by working with control owners. Perform monitoring over remediated controls to verify compliance. 

Assist in conducting risk assessments and identify controls currently in place to mitigate identified risks.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

CPA/CIA*

Broad – 4+ years 

Public Accounting (Big 4)*

Internal Audit/Risk & Controls Function a listed company*

Ability to manage multiple priorities and conflicting priorities

Self-directed team player with risk mindset

US GAAP and COSO Framework knowledge

Excellent knowledge of SOX and risk-based auditing of various business processes.

Strong analytical skills (experience with audit analytics is a plus).

Excellent writing and oral communication skills (proficiency in English).

Experience with AuditBoard is desirable.*

Approx. 4-6 weeks of travel annually, domestically and/or internationally