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The Yext Internal Audit and SOX Compliance team is a dynamic and growing team that assists management with the efficient and effective design of internal controls over financial reporting and provides assurance activities over the proper design and operation of those controls and well as other significant business processes. The Audit Analyst reports directly to the Manager Internal Audit  at the IOC, within the Internal Audit team and will be responsible for ensuring that our company has designed and executed SOX controls that addresses the changing risk landscape of our growing company. 

What You'll Do

• Understand the risks to the financial control environment and evaluate current processes and controls to ensure they are designed effectively and addressing the associated risks. 
• Attend design walkthrough meetings with management and update SOX process documentation to ensure that they are accurately reflecting the current environment. 
• Evaluate and document the design of controls and test that management is properly executing on the stated design. 
• Testing of controls to ensure that they are operating effectively, including reviews of supporting documentation and evidence. 
• Identifying and evaluating risks and/or deficiencies in financial reporting and business processes and assisting management in action plan development.
• Monitoring and testing of management remediation activities and ensuring timely completion.
• Supporting updates to the control environment and maintaining our SOX tool, AuditBoard. 
• Create and maintain internal control narratives, flowcharts and risk matrices.
• Other ad hoc consulting, assurance and compliance projects.

What You Have

• 3-5 years cumulative experience in internal/external audit or business consulting
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business related field
• Experience with SOX compliance efforts or as part of external, integrated audits (within Saas environment a plus)
• Flowchart experience with ability to understand process and translate to visual process flows
• Strong written and oral communication skills (used to communicate with Management about process, controls, emerging audit and compliance issues, and communicate with external vendors/auditors and non-technical stakeholders)
• Strong attention to detail
• Previous experience with AuditBoard compliance tool a plus
• Embraces the challenge of evaluating process and controls in a  fast paced environment
• Understanding of basic information system controls
• Good Business process knowledge and ability to identify gaps in design 
• Skilled at building relationships at cross functions and regions;collaborate well with others with experience working in cross cultural environments
• CPA/ CA other relevant certification preferred

At Yext, we take pride in our diverse workforce and prioritize creating an engaged and connected working environment. Our ambitious mission is to transform the enterprise with AI search, and we know that to achieve that, we need a global team of innovators, visionary thought leaders, and enthusiastic collaborators passionate about making a meaningful impact in the world and contributing to an extraordinary culture.

We believe that people do their best when they feel their best — and to feel their best, they must be well-informed, fuelled, and rested. To ensure our employees are at their best, we offer a wide range of benefits and perks, including:

• Performance-Based Compensation: We offer an attractive bonus structure and stock options for eligible positions.
• Comprehensive Leave Package: Our leave package includes Paid Time Off (PTO), Parental Leave, Sick Leave, Casual Leave, Bereavement Leave, National Holidays, and Floating Holidays to ensure a healthy work-life balance.
• Health & Wellness Offerings: We provide medical insurance with 7L coverage, including enhanced parental and outpatient department (OPD) coverage for you, your spouse, two dependent children, and two parents (as applicable and subject to eligibility requirements).
• Relocation Benefits: We offer relocation assistance and an allowance to eligible candidates to help ease your transition.
• World-Class Office & Building Amenities: Our office has a top-notch infrastructure, including gaming rooms, a plush pantry, and breakout areas.

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Yext is committed to building an inclusive and diverse culture where every person is seen, heard and valued. We believe in equal employment opportunity and welcome employees and applicants of all races, colors, ethnicities, religions, creeds, national origins, ancestries, genetics, sexes, pregnancy or childbirth, sexual orientations, genders (including gender identity or nonbinary or nonconformity and/or status as a trans individual), ages, physical or mental disabilities, citizenships, marital, parental and/or familial status, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. It is Yext’s policy to provide reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities as required by law. If you have a disability that requires an accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or participating in the employee selection process, please complete this form.