Specialist, Audit & Controls

Location: OTFLH: Florida Home Offices Remote Location, Remote City, FL, 33408 USA Role Overview: The Audit & Controls Specialist is responsible for supporting the effectiveness of the organization’s governance, risk management, and internal control framework by executing audit and control activities across operational, financial, commercial, and support functions. The role evaluates business processes to identify risks, assess the adequacy of internal controls, and recommends practical solutions that strengthen compliance, operational efficiency, and asset protection. The Specialist also supports the implementation and continuous improvement of internal control processes, ensuring alignment with company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.

Perform branch audits, accounting control assessments and balance sheet reviews according to plan Manage timely closure of SOX issue tickets and follow up with owner of the processes Perform Travel & Expense reviews to ensure compliance with Otis policies Perform risk-gap assessment & control testing Complete & report all SOX requirements deliverables timely Perform segregation of duties and system access reviews (UAR) Participate in preparation of quarterly management representation letter Participate in preparation of quarterly changes in internal controls report Review and Update Approval Matrix for the regions as needed (JDE System) Coordinate branch audits plan with management Coordinate and provide training to business areas as needed Coordinate and conduct monthly/quarterly activities as required to maintain an adequate control environment Conduct periodic reviews of policies & follow up the timely updates Drive and monitor continuous improvement initiatives Required Skills & Experience: Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective to identify solutions Self-motivated. Works independently; receives minimal guidance. Proficient in Microsoft Office. Strong data analysis skills (Power BI, Query etc.) JDE Accounting software experience a plus Project & time management skills Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required, supplemented by minimum of 4-5 years of general accounting & internal controls functions experience. If you live in a city, chances are we will give you a lift or play a role in keeping you moving every day.  Otis is the world’s leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service company. We move 2.4 billion people every day and maintain approximately 2.4 million customer units worldwide, the industry's largest Service portfolio.   You may recognize our products in some of the world’s most famous landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Empire State Building, Burj Khalifa and the Petronas Twin Towers! We are 72,000 people strong, including engineers, digital technology experts, sales, and functional specialists, as well as factory and field technicians, all committed to meeting the diverse needs of our customers and passengers in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. We are proud to be a diverse, global team with a proven legacy of innovation that continues to be the bedrock of a fast-moving, high-performance company.   When you join Otis, you become part of an innovative global industry leader with a resilient business model. You’ll belong to a diverse, trusted, and caring community where your contributions, and the skills and capabilities you’ll gain working alongside the best and brightest, keep us connected and on the cutting edge.   We provide opportunities, training, and resources, that build leadership and capabilities in Sales, Field, Engineering and Major Projects and our Employee Scholar Program is a notable point of pride, through