Internal Controls Associate
Posted on: 8 Oct 2021
San Francisco, CA
Job Description
What you'll do:
Responsible for planning, performing and reporting internal controls team projects across the organization
Assist in the creation of control documentation including process narratives, process flowcharts, and risk & controls matrices to be used to evaluate controls, specifically around a proprietary exchange trading platform
Perform testing across companywide controls, including tests of design and tests of operating effectiveness as well as issue identification
Assist with development of remediation plans for control weaknesses and perform follow up testing
Offer advice on business process risk assessments including identification and ranking of risk, the controls to mitigate those risks and testing approach
Provide high quality deliverables and written communication to business process owners and management to assist in achieving their organizational goals and control objectives
Conduct periodic meetings/walkthroughs with process owners to validate any changes to processes are updated and properly assessed for control gaps
Who you are:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or closely related field
2-3 years of internal audit or accounting related experience
Certified Internal Auditor or Certified Public Accountant in good standing strongly preferred
Industry experience in financial services, fintech, banking, or exchange strongly preferred
Experience or knowledge with cryptocurrency is a plus
Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and compliance with internal controls and Sarbanes-Oxley/SOX preferred
Google Suite and Microsoft Office proficiency
Microsoft Excel proficiency including pivot tables, H & V-Lookup
Audit experience from the Big 4 or national accounting firms is a plus
Kraken
San Francisco, CA
As one of the largest and oldest Bitcoin exchanges in the world, Kraken is consistently named one of the best places to buy and sell crypto online, thanks to our excellent service, low fees, versatile funding options and rigorous security standards -- but this is only part of the story. We’ve been on the forefront of the blockchain revolution since 2011.
Our mission is to accelerate the adoption of cryptocurrency so that you and the rest of the world can achieve financial freedom and inclusion.
Who we are
Recognizing the importance of Bitcoin from the onset, and understanding that the exchange is the most critical part of the cryptocurrency ecosystem, Jesse Powell founded Kraken to give people the means to quickly and securely invest in the space. Since then, the company has grown by leaps and bounds with hundreds of employees spanning the globe. We’re a diverse group of thinkers and doers that are dedicated to making cryptocurrency available and accessible to the world and enabling people from all walks of life to invest in their independence.
What we do
Empowering investors
Whether you’re an advanced trader or a crypto-beginner, Kraken gives you the power to chart your own financial course. Our exchange has an ever-growing number of cryptocurrency pairs for you to invest in and a slew of tools and features for you to leverage as you grow your portfolio.
Supporting institutions
From over-the-counter trading to personalized white-glove account management, Kraken is the premier cryptocurrency investing solution for institutions of all sizes. We offer exceptional liquidity and competitive pricing for all our markets so you can achieve your investment goals quickly and confidently.
Join the revolution
Since Satoshi first mined Bitcoin’s genesis block in 2009, crypto has been changing the world - and the Kraken team is leading the charge. We’re looking for talented, inspiring people who are passionate about bringing cryptocurrency to the mainstream. If you’re interested in joining Kraken, click the link below to learn more about all of our open job listings.
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IndustryAccounting/Finance
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No. of Employees1200+
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