The SPTS division of KLA, designs, manufactures and markets wafer processing solutions for the global semiconductor and related industries. SPTS provides industry leading etch and deposition process technologies on a range of single wafer handling platforms. End-market applications include micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS), advanced packaging, LED, high speed RF device IC’s and power semiconductors. SPTS is part of KLA Corporation which develops industry-leading equipment and services that enable innovation throughout the electronics industry. We provide advanced process control and process-enabling solutions for manufacturing wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. In close collaboration with leading customers across the globe, our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers design solutions that move the world forward.SPTS wafer processing solutions include market-leading silicon etch, dielectric etch, dry-release etch, PVD, PECVD and molecular vapor deposition (MVD®), available with a range of wafer-handling options applicable to R&D, pilot production, or volume production environments. SPTS is headquartered and has its main manufacturing facility in Newport, UK, with additional manufacturing in Allentown, Pennsylvania. SPTS operates across 19 countries in Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, and offers comprehensive service and spare parts support through a worldwide network of service centers and qualified local agents.

Job Description

The primary job function is in SOX 404 compliance and is part of KLA’s Global Corporate Audit group. We are looking for a well-rounded, versatile audit professional with strong communication and interpersonal skills to join our team. We are a team that strives for continuous improvement. The individual will be able to tackle problems independently with latitude for initiative and judgment.

***SPTS, division of KLA, is proud to be an inclusive and diverse employer. To enhance our diverse workforce and business growth we offer a flexible working culture, please let us know how we can support your needs - full time, part time, job share, flexible hours***

Responsibilities:

• Supervising the SOX compliance work of audit professionals with varying years of experience.
• Guide direct team on an appropriate career path and provide crucial mentorship for skills development.
• Provide technical auditing guidance to subordinates.
• Manage several projects at one time, actively supervise progress, and able to redirect work to achieve the project deadlines and goals.
• Research, interpret, and apply guidance from US Accounting Standards, COSO, SEC standards for public companies, and PCAOB auditing standards.
• Identify and effectively articulate likely sources of a potential misstatement.
• Conduct an end-to-end process walkthrough for sophisticated accounting processes, such as: Revenue to AR, Financial Close Process, Treasury, Mergers & Acquisitions, and Inventory Costing & Management.
• Effectively document procedures performed and conclusions reached in accordance with PCAOB auditing standards. Able to provide guidance to others on documentation requirements.
• Design testing procedures and evaluate the tests driven by others, providing coaching notes where needed.
• Understand and appropriately apply statistical and non-statistical sampling methodologies.
• Communicate concerns over the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls to various levels of management and effectively evaluate the results of management’s remediation effort.
• Communicate results via written reports and oral presentations to management.
• Recommend improvements to audit procedures to enhance efficiencies.
• Review internal controls throughout the company by evaluating the adequacy of system controls and recommend improvements.
• Coordinate and liaise with external auditors.
• Travel domestically and internationally, as needed.

Preferred Skills:

• Candidate must be a motivated self-starter with the ability to solve sophisticated problems with creative solutions.
• Faculty for intellectual curiosity and a willingness to learn and improve.
• Advanced software skills in MS Excel, MS Visio, MS Power query, and MS Power BI.
• Working knowledge of SAP R/3, SAP S4, or Oracle ERP software.

Minimum Qualifications

• BA/BSc degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting, or equivalent practical experience.
• Significant experience in Public Accounting, Audit, SOX, or other relevant field.
• Big 4 experience and CPA (or equivalent) is preferred.

What we will offer you?

KLA’s benefits package includes:

Annual leave starting at 25 days (plus bank holidays), contributory pension scheme, cash health plan, cycle to work scheme, global bonus plan, share scheme, rewards scheme, life assurance.

Minimum Qualifications

We offer a competitive, family friendly total rewards package. We design our programs to reflect our commitment to an inclusive environment, while ensuring we provide benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees.

KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer

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