Job Overview:

The SOX Lead Auditor is responsible for executing testing procedures to support the company's Sarbanes–Oxley (SOX) Section 404 compliance program. This position is focused on testing of business process controls, IT application controls, and IT General Controls, documentation of results, and identification of deficiencies. The SOX Lead Auditor ensures all work is performed in accordance with internal SOX methodology and regulatory standards. The role requires strong analytical skills, fluency in English, and the ability to communicate exceptions clearly with management to ensure alignment on findings.

Responsibilities:

SOX Control Testing Execution

Support ICFR test program including training and preparation tasks such as reviewing process narratives and prior year workpapers
Execute design/operatingeffectiveness testing for business process controls, IT application, and IT General Controls in accordance with established SOX testing procedures
Document testing workpapers that clearly support the test steps performed, evidence obtained, and conclusions reached
Evaluate whether controls were performed as designed and in compliance with SOX requirements
Perform data validation, sample selection, and evidence verification with a high level of accuracy and consistency

Deficiency Evaluation, Stakeholder Alignment & Reporting

Identify control exceptions or potential deficiencies based on testing results
Prepare clear documentation of exceptions, including the nature of the issue, supporting evidence, and impact on the control objective
Communicate findings to SOX Senior Manager to confirm understanding and alignment on whether an exception constitutes a deficiency
Facilitate discussions with process owners and management to ensure alignment on the reported condition reported, and its nature
Communicate deficiencies confirmed with control owners to Global Internal Controls for root cause assessment and remediation plan formulation

Collaboration & Audit Support

Provide the SOX Senior Manager with timely updates on testing progress, issues, and potential deficiencies
Support external auditors by providing requested workpapers and answering followup questions related to testing

Methodology & Quality Assurance

Ensure all testing is performed in accordance with internal SOX methodology, PCAOB standards, and documentation expectations
Participate in internal quality reviews of workpapers and revise documentation as needed to meet internal and external audit standards

Language Requirements

Maintain English communication skills to support stakeholders across regions and ensure accuracy in discussions and documentation
All documentation is to be prepared in English

Qualifications:

5 plus years professional experience in SOX 404, internal audit, external audit or risk advisory, supporting multinational organizations
Strong knowledge of SOX 404 requirements, ICFR concepts, US GAAP, internal controls, and external audit reliance models
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
Communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, by adapting communication style to individuals at all levels of the organization
Ability to think and work analytically
Goal-oriented and outgoing with strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
Ability to work in a diverse multi-cultural environment
Professional certification preferred (CPA, CIA, CFE, CISA or equivalent) preferred
Experience with data analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, ACL) preferred
Experience with audit management software (preferred)

The qualified candidate must be able to work with multiple organizations, time zones and teams, consistently meet deadlines and work well under time constraints and be able to quickly learn and understands diverse business areas/systems.