Process & Controls SOX Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Philippines.

📋 Description

• Oversee teams of Staff and Senior members across various locations for SOX engagements.

• Manage the delivery of engagements, including defining scope, testing design, assessing effectiveness, and reporting.

• Provide guidance to team members on SOX compliance evaluations.

• Lead activities related to control rationalization, standardization, and redesign.

• Assess control deficiencies, propose solutions, and monitor remediation efforts.

• Establish budgets, track actual expenditures, and plan resources and timelines.

• Independently manage relationships with client process owners.

• Ensure adherence to quality standards and meet turnaround times or budget constraints.

• Identify risks associated with engagements and escalate issues as necessary.

• Design and implement transition strategies.

• Direct analytics and benchmarking initiatives.

• Promote process automation and ongoing improvements.

• Manage relationships and discussions with executive-level clients.

• Collaborate with onshore teams to address client business and industry concerns.

• Identify key buyers, influencers, and stakeholders, cultivating strong relationships.

• Assist with account management, responses to RFPs/RFIs, solution development, and innovation efforts.

• Collaborate across various service lines, contributing to knowledge sharing and thought leadership.

• Stay informed about industry news, tools, and trends.

• Oversee engagement budgets while adhering to quality and risk management procedures.

• Set objectives and responsibilities for engagement teams, fostering a culture of teamwork and innovation.

• Conduct workshops and technical training sessions.

• Facilitate performance evaluations, training, mentoring, and coaching for team members.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 7 years of experience in a Big 4 firm, professional organization, or relevant industry focusing on risks and controls.

• More than 4 years of experience in SOX/internal controls.

• In-depth knowledge of the SOX and COSO frameworks.

• Strong educational background; a degree in Business, Accounting, Engineering, or a related field.

• Excellent multi-project management capabilities.

• Proficient in MS Office Suite, with skills in data analysis and validation.

• Outstanding proficiency in spoken and written English.

• Willingness to travel to client sites globally, as required.

• Strong interpersonal skills; demonstrated leadership and teamwork capabilities.

• Ability to effectively prioritize deliverables.

• Strong cognitive problem-solving abilities and quick decision-making skills.

• Capacity to remain calm in complex situations.

• Ability to think creatively and drive innovation.

• CIA certification is preferred and considered an advantage.

• Commercial awareness and technical expertise.

• Experience with a Big 4 firm is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Support, coaching, and feedback from engaging colleagues.

• Opportunities to acquire new skills and advance your career.

• Flexibility to approach your role in a manner that best suits you.

• Educational support and coaching alongside hands-on experience.

• Individual career progression plans.

• Challenging and intellectually stimulating assignments.

• An interdisciplinary environment that values high quality and knowledge sharing.

• Access to a global professional network and opportunities to collaborate with leading companies across various industries.