Most Important Skills for a SOX Specialist at Stripe
For a SOX Specialist role, strong problem-solving skills combined with a meticulous approach to "diving into the details and fact-finding" are crucial. Data analysis skills, particularly using Excel to interpret, "read that data, share that data," are also essential for effectively communicating findings to various audiences.
Problem-Solving, Data Analysis, Communication, Technical Skills, Accounting
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Allison Minarcik
SOX Specialist
Stripe
University of Arizona, 2016
University of Arizona Masters of Accounting, 2017
Accounting
Finance (Banking, Fintech, Investing)
Finance
Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Greek Life Member
Video Highlights
1. Problem-solving skills are crucial for addressing the various issues that arise in SOX compliance.
2. Strong analytical skills, particularly proficiency in Excel and data interpretation, are essential for managing and presenting data effectively.
3. Excellent communication skills are vital for conveying complex information to different audiences, such as through executive summaries or detailed reports
Transcript
What skills are most important for a job like yours?
Good skills to have in accounting in general, or SOC specifically, is really problem-solving. Problems are going to arise no matter what is happening. Focusing on those problem-solving skills and diving into the details and fact-finding is a great skill to have.
This includes learning what questions to ask and how to deep dive in order to solve problems. Another good skill on the more technical side is learning Excel and how to use data.
A lot of data will come your way, so the best way you can interpret, read, and share that data is crucial. This can be done through Excel pivot tables or a Word doc executive summary, depending on your audience. Therefore, learning how to read, interpret, and share data with others is a great skill.