SOX Controls Specialist – Business Processes

Degree in Accounting, Finance, Risk Management, or a related field. 2-3 years in financial audit/ICFR/SOX or related assurance in a global environment; Big 4 experience is a plus. Solid understanding of business process controls, control design/effectiveness testing, and SOX 404 requirements. Ability to manage multiple testing assignments and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Strong documentation and analytical skills; experience with evidence evaluation and issue resolution. Familiarity with ERP (SAP), related applications, as well as exposure to data analytics/visualisation and automation/AI is advantageous. Experience using SOX lifecycle tooling (workflow, documentation, dashboards) preferred. Control design/execution evaluation Evidence gathering and documentation standards Issue identification and remediation tracking Risk assessment and scoping basics SOX methodology and workflow tools Data-informed testing Attention to detail and accuracy The SOX Controls Specialist - Business Processes is responsible for performing annual Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) 404 controls testing across multiple regions. The successful candidate will collaborate with the global SOX team, control and process owners, and external auditors to ensure consistent application of methodology, strong documentation quality, and timely testing delivery for manual business controls. Execute SOX BP Testing: Perform manual business controls (e.g., Order to Cash, Procure to Pay, Record to Report, Treasury) testing for assigned controls to agreed timelines and standards, ensuring compliance with global SOX methodology and documentation quality. Evidence Gathering & Documentation: Conduct walkthroughs, collect and validate evidence; document testing results to support conclusions on control design and operating effectiveness. Issue Identification & Remediation Support: Communicate deficiencies promptly; track remediation progress and perform retesting to confirm timely closure. Stakeholder Collaboration: Maintain clear communication with control and process owners, second-line assurance functions, and external auditors throughout the SOX lifecycle; resolve queries and provide progress updates. Tools, Data & Continuous Improvement: Use the SOX tool for workflow, documentation, and reporting; contribute to automation initiatives and process improvements to enhance testing efficiency and consistency. Enterprise Contribution: Share insights from SOX to inform the internal audit plan; support the delivery of SOX testing across different control types, CAS projects, risk targeted audits, and advisory engagements as required.