This role sits within the internal controls function as part of the wider Group Finance team at a FTSE listed real estate business.
*Plan and manage all aspects of the SOX Program
*Play a key role in annual and semiannual financial risk assessment in coordination with the Internal Audit team members
*Coordinate with the control owners to identity and document control changes
*Coordinate with internal and external auditors and co-sourcing partners for controls testing and process walkthroughs to streamline impact on the business and align test results and yield efficiency’s.
*Reviewing, assessing, and evaluating reported control deficiencies, root causes, and planned corrective actions in conjunction with business process owners.
*Recommend continuous improvements related to the Company’s key controls
*Preparing materials and presenting SOX findings and assertions at SOX Steering Group
*Continuously improve the SOX program to become more efficient and effective through optimization and automation.
*Support internal audit projects as and when required
Requirements *Minimum five years experience in SOX conducting internal audits
*Strong experience in project management, SOX business controls and IT General controls
*Audit experience at a public accounting firm is considered as an asset
*Knowledge of audit methodologies and frameworks and related governance concepts, tools, techniques, and best practices
*Undergraduate degree in Business, Accounting or Finance
*ACA/ACCA Qualified preferred
*Excellent written and oral communication skills
*Ability to communicate information in an understandable form to the right parts of the organization
*Ability to work effectively in a team environment, both within Internal Audit and across other departments
*Must be able to work in US and International time zones, when required.
This role is initially a 6 month contract with the scope to extend beyond that if interested please apply and if suitable we will get back with next steps ASAP.