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Our client based in Wantage Oxfordshire are seeking a SOX Compliance Manager to join them in a permanent position, base on skills and relevant experience the salary is 75k with a bonus up to 11.25k and also comes with a car. You must be a SOX compliance expert and have had a previous role of this nature to be considered. For more details please apply.
SOX Compliance Manager, SSC
About this opportunity:
To ensure that all Shared Service Centre departments meet the company's policies, standards and with particular emphasis on Sarbanes Oxley controls.
This role reports into the European Shared Service Centre Manager.
The purpose of this role is to identify and assess potential risks and develop remediation plans to manage any exposure and to implement an independent and a robust control and compliance function at Shared Services to build a reliable defence to protect and safeguard compliance thresholds.
Main Responsibilities:
Review SOX control evidence for completeness and compliance
Organise the collection and custody of control evidence for SOX audits
Manage SOX audits and conduct annual reviews to ensure compliance with SOX controls
Organise and manage the audit process with divisional internal and external audit with PWC
Review and standardise controls to simplify and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the controls in the shared services
Maintain routine communication, feedback and reports to the SSC management team on the effectiveness of the SSC controls
Proactively detect ethical violations, compliance issues and implement remediation plans in accordance with SSC management team
Ensure that changes to governance requirements are communicated to all those affected within shared services and amongst businesses
Required Education and Qualifications:
A recognised degree in Finance or Business Administration
Part or fully qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACMA
Required Knowledge and Experience
Previous experience working with or within a top Accountancy Firm ideally
Previous experience in a governance function or compliance role
Experience with ERP systems (ideally SAP)
Required Skills and Competencies:
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels within an organisation
Open to new ideas and able to learn new processes rapidly
Problem solving skills
Computer literate with an interest in finance systems
Diligence
Highly organised
Deadline focus
Beneficial:
Previous experience within a Shared Service Centre environment
Exposure to Sarbanes Oxley requirements
