Job Description

Career Description ABOUT ADVANCE AUTO PARTS: Founded in Roanoke, VA in 1932, Advance Auto Parts is a leading automotive aftermarket retail parts provider that serves both professional installer and do-it-yourself Customers. As of 2021, Advance operated around 4,000 stores and 150 Worldpac branches in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The Company also serves 1,250 independently owned CARQUEST branded stores across these locations in addition to Mexico, the Bahamas, Turks, and Caicos and the British Virgin Islands. The company has a workforce of over 70,000 knowledgeable and experienced Team Members who are proud to provide outstanding service to their Customers, Communities, and each other every day. ABOUT AAP GLOBAL CAPABILITY CENTER: We are continually innovating and seeking to elevate the Customer experience at each of our stores. For an organization of our size and reach, today, it has become more critical than ever, to identify synergies and build shared capabilities. The AAP Advance India Innovation Center, located in Hyderabad, is a step in this strategic direction that enables us to access a larger talent pool, unlock operational efficiencies and increase levels of collaboration. SUMMARY: Serves as a lead in the internal controls function in coordinating and completing documentation and testing of internal controls. Further, the Senior Internal Controls Analyst will perform special projects that enable effective monitoring and performance of internal controls. Executes the control test sampling strategy, tracks audit requests, actively manages their fulfillment and tracks control test status. This position will have the opportunity to work with a diverse set of finance and cross-functional stakeholders. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES may include, but are not limited to the following (other duties may be assigned): Utilize technical expertise in US GAAP to review compliance with audit standards. Consult on best practices related to internal controls in Accounting Systems (ERP). Optimize the use of Audit Management software Review the technical design of automated application controls in financial reporting systems. Provide analysis for Accounting management to determine financial liabilities and prepare appropriate accruals. Work with external auditors and off-shore resources to complete control testing plan. Research and resolve the proper accounting treatment for transactions relevant to assigned areas of responsibility in accordance with GAAP and established Company policy. Perform analytical reviews and interpretation of financial data and provide understandable explanations to non-financial business partners. Consult on the preparation and maintenance of schedules and supporting documentation needed for management, internal and external reporting, internal and external auditors and SOX requirements. Understand daily activities of the department and provide assistance in coordinating and managing the SOX compliance process to ensure daily and period goals/deadlines are met. Assist in providing requested deliverables to the internal and external auditors in conjunction with the quarterly review/year-end audit process. Work with management within the Internal Control function to report and resolve internal control and reconciliation issues. Assist management in assessing and identifying controls needed for new processes and opportunities for operating efficiencies. QUALIFICATIONS : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Technical expertise in the application of US GAAP accounting principles. Experience with best practices for Controls in the Management of Accounting Systems and Enterprise Resource Planning Systems Familiarity with Audit Management Software and Tools Technical knowledge of Application Controls over financial reporting systems. Advanced Microsoft Word, Excel, and Accounting Systems/ERP. Strong analytical, organizational, conflict solving and negotiation skills. Extraordinary interpersonal skills to work in conjunction with other departments, vendors and internal and external customers. Must be a team player who also works well independently. Must be able to analyze data, draw conclusions, interpret results, and make recommendations with respect to accounting treatments. Must be able to read, analyze, interpret and comprehend financial reports, and legal documents. Must be able to communicate effectively in both an oral and written manner to common inquiries or complaints from team members, customers, regulatory agencies or members of the business community. Must be able to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to top management, external department heads, customers, clients and other employees. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE : Bachelor\'s degree from four-year college or university and Master\'s Degree in Accounting or Certified Public Accountant or Chartered Accountant license required and 3-5 years related experience or Equivalent combination of education and experience. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES : Supervises the departmental staff in the absence of the department manager. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Company\'s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include training, planning, assigning/directing work and resolving problems. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Certified Public Accountant or Chartered Accountant license preferred. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. California Residents click below for Privacy Notice:

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