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BUSINESS UNIT AND ROLE OVERVIEW

The primary role of Internal Audit is to help protect the assets, reputation and sustainability of the organization. Internal Audit independently assesses the firms internal control structure. We provide assurance that financial reporting is reliable, that there is compliance with applicable laws and regulations and that the firms operations are effectively controlled. We assist management in identifying risk and commercially managing risk by providing advice in developing control solutions and monitoring the implementation of managements control measures. Internal Audit assists the firms Board of Directors Audit Committee in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities and regularly interacts with the external independent auditors. Internal Audit is organized into global teams of business and technology auditors.

IA is comprised of the following global functional audit teams covering the various business areas of the firm: Global Markets, Investment Management, Investment Banking, Merchant Banking, Global Investment Research, Consumer, Compliance & Legal, Technology, Finance, Risk, HCM, Executive Office and CWS.

Business Audit Corporate Controllers & Tax Associate General Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain a good understanding of business areas, its products, and supporting functions
• Plan and execute audit testing to ensure audit fieldwork is focused on the right areas and documentation meets high quality standards
• Identify risks, assess mitigating controls, and make recommendations on improving the control environment
• Prepare commercially effective audit conclusions and findings, and present to IA senior management and business clients
• Follow-up on open audit issues and their resolution

General Skills and Experience:

• Team-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Strong interpersonal, and relationship management skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Solid analytical skills
• Good technical knowledge of relevant product areas
• Highly motivated with the ability to multi-task and remain organized in a fast-paced environment
• 5+ years of experience in a public accounting or internal audit role within the financial services industry or a related control function
• 4-year degree in a finance, accounting, or quantitative discipline, and ideally a graduate degree in a related subject
• Relevant certification or industry accreditation (e.g., CPA, CFA, CIA) is a plus

Team/Product Specific Skills and Experience:

• Good understanding of financial concepts and/or operations related to controllers and tax functions. Knowledge in any of the following areas are preferred:
• Basel regulatory requirements
• CCAR regulatory requirements
• Recovery and Resolution regulatory requirements
• SEC US GAAP accounting
• Controls surrounding regulatory reporting, legal entity reporting, financial reporting and/or tax reporting

ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS

At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world.

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