Role Specific Information
Job Description
This role is based at our Corporate Office in Menomonee Falls, WI. You’ll work onsite from Monday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Fridays.
About the Role
As Lead Risk & Data Analyst - Corporate, you will be responsible for leading operational, compliance and financial reviews of Kohl’s operations, processes and initiatives. Compliance projects include reviews of regulatory activities, SOX compliance and banking partner reviews. The Analyst will also perform project risk advice and remediation follow-up in strategic business areas at Kohl's including eCommerce, logistics, store operations, finance, credit, marketing and technology.
What You’ll Do
Assess operational, financial and compliance risk in Kohl’s processes and develop detailed audit procedures to develop risk-based audit programs
Obtain and analyze information for evidence of deficiencies in internal controls, duplications of effort, extravagance, fraud, or lack of compliance with laws, government regulations, and Kohl's policies and procedures
Challenge existing processes including suggesting more efficient or alternative methods to achieve objectives
Prepare work papers to clearly support the audit conclusion in accordance with internal auditing standards
Communicate the results of audit/projects to senior leaders and collaborate with senior leaders to develop action plans addressing identified risk/process gaps
Follow-up with department or business unit to ensure agreed-upon recommendations have been implemented
Assess Sarbanes-Oxley financial controls design
Execute Sarbanes-Oxley process walkthroughs, testing and follow-up
Inform stakeholders of project status and execute to planned project timelines
Provide timely results of audit and communicate recommended solutions
Additional task may be assigned as necessary
What Skills You Have
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting or similar related field
Minimum of 2+ years of experience in internal audit, public accounting or similar roles
Ability to comprehend and analyze financial and operational processes
Experience communicating with various levels of management
Preferred
Certifications such as CPA, CFE or CIA desired
Word processing and spreadsheet software, Google apps collaboration tools, Tableau or other data analysis tools
Special Requirements
Ability to travel minimally (Up to 5% annually)
Essential Functions
The requirements listed below are representative of functions you will be required to perform, however you may be required to perform additional functions. Kohl’s may revise this job description from time to time. To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, absent undue hardship.
Ability to perform the accountabilities listed in the “What You’ll Do” Section
Ability to comply with dress code requirements
Basic math and reading skills, legible handwriting, and basic computer operation
Ability to maintain prompt and regular attendance and meet scheduling requirements as set by the company
Ability to learn and comply with all company policies, procedures, standards and guidelines
Ability to give direction and to receive, understand and proactively respond to direction from leadership and other company personnel
Ability to work as part of a team and interact effectively and appropriately with others
Ability to maintain composure and work in a fast paced environment while accomplishing multiple tasks within established timeframes
Ability to satisfactorily complete company training programs
Ability to use a personal computer for tasks such as communicating, preparing reports, etc.
Ability to plan, prioritize and monitor activities across business units
Ability to complete or oversee the completion of assigned projects in a timely manner