Specialist, Audit & Controls

Location: OTFLH:
Florida Home Offices Remote Location, Remote City, FL, 33408 USA

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Country: United States of America

Location: OTFLH:
Florida Home Offices Remote Location, Remote City, FL, 33408 USA

• The Audit & Controls Specialist is responsible for supporting the effectiveness of the organization’s governance, risk management, and internal control framework by executing audit and control activities across operational, financial, commercial, and support functions. The role evaluates business processes to identify risks, assess the adequacy of internal controls, and recommends practical solutions that strengthen compliance, operational efficiency, and asset protection. The Specialist also supports the implementation and continuous improvement of internal control processes, ensuring alignment with company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.

• Perform branch audits, accounting control assessments and balance sheet reviews according to plan
• Manage timely closure of SOX issue tickets and follow up with owner of the processes
• Perform Travel & Expense reviews to ensure compliance with Otis policies
• Perform risk-gap assessment & control testing
• Complete & report all SOX requirements deliverables timely
• Perform segregation of duties and system access reviews (UAR)
• Participate in preparation of quarterly management representation letter
• Participate in preparation of quarterly changes in internal controls report
• Review and Update Approval Matrix for the regions as needed (JDE System)
• Coordinate branch audits plan with management
• Coordinate and provide training to business areas as needed
• Coordinate and conduct monthly/quarterly activities as required to maintain an adequate control environment
• Conduct periodic reviews of policies & follow up the timely updates
• Drive and monitor continuous improvement initiatives

• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective to identify solutions
• Self-motivated. Works independently; receives minimal guidance.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office. Strong data analysis skills (Power BI, Query etc.)
• JDE Accounting software experience a plus
• Project & time management skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required, supplemented by minimum of 4-5 years of general accounting & internal controls functions experience.

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