This is a unique opportunity to join a high calibre team and influence the direction of a SOX Assurance Team as they integrate large new entity into the business and transition from a co-source to an in-house model in Year 3 of our SOX Assurance Programme.
Client Details
The company is a globally recognised provider of professional services with over 5000 employees. It has a substantial presence in Leeds and continuously strives to deliver top-notch services to a multitude of sectors.
Description
The SOX & IT Manager is responsible for;
- Updating the scoping and risk assessment,
- Update Finance & IT SOX documentation, including risk and controls matrices and process flowcharts, and evaluate controls as new systems are developed or processes change.
- Ensure that controls are properly designed for all in scope processes and global entities.
- Perform Finance & IT SOX testing including design & operating effectiveness testing, remediation test work, and roll forward testing over Business Process controls, ITGCs, ITACs, and key reports.
- Review workpapers,
- Advise on best practice automation of business controls.
- Provide technical guidance and advice to control owners for remediation of internal control deficiencies.
- Ensure any internal control deficiencies are remediated and re-tested by year-end.
- Track and monitor overall SOX assessment status for monthly and quarterly reporting to senior management.
- Ensure all SOX deliverables and deadlines are met.
Profile
A successful 'SOX & IT Manager' should have:
- Internal audit background with a strong focus on SOX and IT-related internal controls, Big 4 experience preferred but not essential,
- CISA, ACA, CPA, or equivalent certification preferred,
- Solid understanding of risk, SOX and internal control concepts (e.g., COSO, COBIT),
- Strong understanding of key reports & IPE,
- Strong written and inter-personal skills,
- Multi-client, commerce experience,
- Proven ability to lead audits and manage audit teams
- Excel and Visio proficiency,
- International experience
Job Offer
- Competitive salary of approximately £55,000 - £65,000 per annum
- 5% pension contribution
- Opportunity to work in a rewarding and challenging role in Leeds
- Chance to join a team of dedicated and experienced professionals
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth within the professional services industry
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