Internal Audit, Controllers & Tax, Senior Analyst, Dallas

About the role

In Internal Audit, we ensure that Goldman Sachs maintains effective controls by assessing the reliability of financial reports, monitoring the firm’s compliance with laws and regulations, and advising management on developing smart control solutions. Our group has unique insight into the financial industry and its products and operations.

As the third line of defense, Internal Audit’s mission is to independently assess the firm’s internal control structure, including the firm’s governance processes and controls, and risk management and capital and anti-financial crime frameworks. We raise awareness of control risk, monitor the implementation of management’s control measures, assess the firm’s control culture and conduct risks, and report on the effectiveness of the firm’s governance, risk management, and controls that mitigate current and evolving risk.

Goldman Sachs Internal Audit comprises individuals from diverse backgrounds including chartered accountants, developers, risk management professionals, cybersecurity professionals, and data scientists. We are organized into global teams comprising business and technology auditors to cover all the firm’s businesses and functions, including securities, investment banking, consumer and investment management, risk management, finance, cyber-security and technology risk, and engineering.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a good understanding of business areas, its products, and supporting functions.
• Assist the project manager in planning the scope of the audit, conducting walkthroughs, and discussing with various teams to execute the audit scope and discuss results with the firm’s local and global management.
• Execute audit deliverables through effective time management and documentation that meets high quality standards, in accordance with the internal audit methodology of the department.
• Identify risks, assess mitigating controls, and make recommendations on improving the control environment.
• Prepare commercially effective audit conclusions and findings, and present to IA senior management and business clients.
• Monitor and follow up with management on the resolution of open audit findings and maintain stakeholder relationships to monitor risk.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience in a public accounting, independent validation function, or internal audit role within the financial services industry or a related control function.
• 4-year degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
• Relevant certification or industry accreditation (e.g., CPA, CFA, CIA) is a plus.
• Good understanding of financial concepts and/or operations related to controllers and tax functions.
• Knowledge in any of the following areas is preferred: Basel regulatory requirements, CCAR regulatory requirements, SEC US GAAP accounting, Recovery and Resolution regulatory requirements.
• Ability to self-direct, analyze and evaluate, and form independent judgments.
• Ability to effectively interact and build relationships with senior management and global stakeholders.
• Commercially savvy with the ability to exercise discretion with respect to highly confidential/sensitive information.
• Integrity, ethical standards, and sound judgment.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good technical knowledge of relevant product areas.
• Experience in teamwork and adaptable to differential ways of working.
• Highly motivated with the ability to multi-task and remain organized in a fast-paced environment.
• Controls surrounding regulatory reporting, legal entity reporting, financial reporting, and/or tax reporting.