**Position Overview**:
**Key Responsibilities**:
- **SOX Compliance Process and Risk Evaluation**:
Conduct assessments to identify potential risks and evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls. Support the identification of control gaps and propose recommendations for remediation.
- **Collaboration with Process Owners**:
Work closely with business process owners to gather information, understand workflows, and supporting the Compliance Hub the implementation of corrective actions where necessary.
- **Audit Execution**:
Perform audits as per the internal audit plan, ensuring alignment with audit methodology and documenting findings with clear recommendations for improvement. This includes the independent performance of walkthroughs, controls testing, and documentation in alignment with regulatory standards and organizational policies.
- **Stakeholder Communication**:
Prepare and present audit findings and insights to management in a concise and professional manner, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- **Support for Control Changes**:
Collaborate with control owners to monitor and document changes to controls and ensure they remain aligned with business and regulatory requirements.
- **Project Participation**:
Contribute to various audit and SOX-related projects, supporting project timelines and objectives while maintaining high-quality deliverables.
- **Continuous Improvement**:
Identify opportunities to enhance internal controls and optimize processes through standardization, automation, or other improvements.
**Requirements: Knowledge and Competencies**
- **SOX Compliance Knowledge**:
Familiarity with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements, such as Sections 302 and 404, and understanding of internal control frameworks such as COSO.
- **Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills**:
Strong ability to analyze control effectiveness, identify deficiencies, and support practical remediation.
- **Communication Skills**:
Clear and effective verbal and written communication abilities to present findings and collaborate with stakeholders.
- **Team Collaboration**:
Ability to work in a team-oriented environment, collaborating effectively with colleagues and business partners.
- **Technical Proficiency**:
- **Continuous Improvement Focus**:
Demonstrated ability to identify and recommend process improvements that enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
**Required Credentials**:
- **Education**:
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- **Certifications**:
Professional certifications such as CIA, CPA or CA are preferred but not mandatory.
- **Experience**:
Minimum of 4-6 years of experience in internal audit, accounting, or finance, with some exposure to SOX compliance. Experience with publicly traded companies or public accounting is a plus.