Job Description

Company Description
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


This role will be instrumental in performing the internal assessment of the company’s internal controls, as required per Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. These assessments will be across all business divisions and are typically performed in interim, final and year-end phases. Other key areas will include control gap assessments of newly acquired business, and periodic walkthroughs of key processes or regions. Other support to the business may include accounting and reporting of a wide range of Head Office and divisional companies. Roles & Responsibilities 1. Assist with execution of the company’s annual program for assessing its internal controls across its 3 main business divisions through delivery of the Interim and Final SOX (controls) testing, in accordance with SOX guidelines and the Internal Control Framework established by the company; 2. Work closely with the business and coordinate with the other SOX Testers and Reviewers, provide support and complete testing outlined in the company’s Annual SOX test plan and timeframe directed by the Sr SOX Manager; 3. Assist in ad-hoc SOX testing and other Internal Control Reviews conducted by Internal Audit; 4. 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; 5. 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; 6. Provide training to control owners and operators to strengthen the control environment and ensure best practices are followed; 7. 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; 8. 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; 9. Work closely with Internal Audit to understand risks identified from operational (non-SOX) audits and where financial control weaknesses or deficiencies are indicated; and 10. Assist in preparation and reviewing of automated Balance Sheet Reconciliations and Journal postings. 11. 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; 12. Prepare, consolidate and report various numbers at division level to Corporate within the set timelines with accuracy; and 13. Perform various internal control reviews to include vendor master data documentation and highlight any anomalies. 14. Critically evaluate, review and improve local Country monthly reconciliations produced throughout the shared service Divisions (Metals & Minerals) reported through Leatherhead (HQ), Also standardize and improve consistency and accuracy of reconciliations throughout the Divisions and track queries and resolution with local management on a timely basis. 15. 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.

Qualifications

• 
  Bachelor's Degree or master’s degree in Accountancy or Finance.
• Registered Chartered Accountant or equivalent.
• 3-5 years of experience in SOX Compliance work, gained in internal auditing, compliance or public accounting practice (Prior Big 4 work experience is preferable).
• 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 centre environment.
• Fluent English speaker, both written and verbal.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Big 4 environment or equivalent
• Chartered Accountant, Certified Public Accountant, or similar professional certification
• Excellent English communication/verbal and written skills.
• 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.
• Good analytical, problem solving and organizational skills.
• Experience in the use of Audit Board, Oracle and other similar applications like GRC would be beneficial.

Additional Information
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