As a member of our team, you will be shaping the future of cybersecurity. We work fast, value ongoing learning, and we respect each employee as a unique individual. Knowing we all have different needs, our development and personal wellbeing programs are designed to give you choice in how you are supported. This includes our FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account with over 1,000 eligible items selected by employees, our mental and financial health resources, and our personalized learning opportunities - just to name a few!

At Palo Alto Networks, we believe in the power of collaboration and value in-person interactions. This is why our employees generally work full time from our office with flexibility offered where needed. This setup fosters casual conversations, problem-solving, and trusted relationships. Our goal is to create an environment where we all win with precision.

Your Career

Palo Alto Networks is looking for a highly motivated Senior Analyst based in the Bangalore Office who is excited to join a high-growth Company. The member will be a part of the SOX and External Reporting and Assurance team and report to the Senior Manager, SOX and External Reporting and Assurance.

The Senior Analyst, SOX & External Reporting and Assurance plays a critical role in partnering with the business and IT stakeholders and in the execution of SOX 404 audit procedures and other external reporting assurance. The role will also be responsible for supporting the SOX team during the Indian Internal Financial Controls (IFC) specific to the India Companies Act 2013 requirements.

The ideal candidate must have a basic understanding of audit and controls testing, project management skills, be a self-starter, be proactive, confident in interacting with management and external stakeholders, and bring business experience and passion.

The candidate must demonstrate the ability to adhere to our corporate core values of Disruption, Execution, Collaboration, Integrity, and Inclusion.

Your Impact

• Coordinate delivery and organize audit requirements for SOX assessments, walkthroughs, and testing procedures.
• Perform testing or review testing work papers prepared by contractors.
• Evaluate audit findings and coordinate remediation of deficiencies.
• Develop business relationships and proactively interact with process owners and management to gather information, resolve problems, and make recommendations for improvements and optimization.
• Demonstrate initiative and provide timely updates while working on multiple tasks effectively.
• Perform other tasks and other external reporting control testing as assigned in support of the SOX team and corporate objectives.

Your Experience

• Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent military experience required.
• 5+ years of audit and/or risk advisory experience from publicly traded companies and/or public accounting firms, preferably in a multinational corporate environment and/or Big 4.
• CA, CPA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent certifications preferred.
• Audit and/or risk advisory experience is essential, including previous roles in external and/or SOX/ internal audits.
• Strong SOX experience in auditing business and IT processes, with a preference for experience in liaising with internal and external stakeholders, managing business relationships, and partnering with key stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively with all levels of management, external auditors, and all functions of the company.
• Detail-oriented and team-oriented with a strong learning capacity and ability to multitask, adapt to change, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

The Team

The SOX and External Reporting and Assurance team manages and executes the Company's SOX Compliance program, ensuring we are best in class. You will join a dynamic, disruptive, and fast-paced team of highly specialized professionals with varied skill sets, spread across the US and India.

Our Commitment

We're problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecurity's status quo. It's simple: we can't accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com.

Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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• Vaccine requirements and disclosure obligations vary by country.
• Unless applicable law requires otherwise, you must be vaccinated for COVID or qualify for a reasonable accommodation if:
  • The job requires accessing a company worksite
  • The job requires in-person customer contact and the customer has implemented such requirements
  • You choose to access a Palo Alto Networks worksite
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