Arthur Andersen & Co. Work Values

Daily Duties at Arthur Andersen & Co.:

 “Big Four” external audit experience with large manufacturing and service clients  Prepared financial statements and footnotes and reviewed SEC filings  Reviewed internal accounting controls, including IT controls, and recommended improvements  Administered more than one engagement at one time and supervised up to five staff auditors on each  Clients included paper manufacturer, furniture manufacturer, barge transportation company, market research company, hospital, two financial institutions

What they like about Arthur Andersen & Co.:

You highly value a work environment built on a formal structure, rules, and regulations. You do not enjoy the unpredictability of shifting priorities and deadlines that upset your routine. You require and enjoy direction, input and accountability as part of your work environment. You have a strong need to participate in making key decisions and feel left out if your superiors or co-workers do not seek your input when making decisions. You thrive on providing good customer service to both internal or external customers, and doing so makes you feel good.

Tags

CPA, Audit Committee, international, SEC reporting, manufacturing, US GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley, Big Four, internal controls, best practices, multi-site, supervision, coaching, risk assessment, audit plan, financial audits, operational audits, public company, financial policies, SOX 404, due diligence, department budget, corporate governance, fraud investigation, project management, leadership, interpersonal, collaborative, Director internal audit, Director SEC reporting, relocate anywhere

Skills

Software Implementation, Requirements Analysis & Specification, SOX internal control testing, Financial auditing, Operational Auditing, Risk Assessment, Reporting to senior management and audit committee, Prepare/Review SEC filings 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, Develop and audit accounting policies, Project management of individual audits and annual audit plan, Supervising and training staff

These are some of the questions we asked our climbers about their experiences with Arthur Andersen & Co.: