Manager - SOX

US Shift (6pm - 3am)

Remote Opportunity (WFH)

Role: SOX Compliance

Objective of the role:

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Execute, assess, and monitor SOX controls, ensuring adherence to internal policies and external regulatory requirements.
• Participate in the design, documentation, and updating process narratives, flowcharts, and risk/control matrices for SOX compliance testing.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors during SOX audits and facilitate evidence gathering and process walkthroughs.
• Track and help remediate control deficienciesreview progress, document resolutions, and ensure timely closure of issues.
• Provide support for process improvement initiatives, automation, and error reduction within SOX controls and documentation.
• Maintain, update, and improve SOX-related documentation, templates, and work instructions in collaboration with multiple stakeholders.
• Assist in the scoping and assessment of material accounts, disclosures, and third-party service providers as part of annual SOX planning.
• Report on status, escalating compliance or operational issues, and keeping management informed on control effectiveness.
• Timely identification and communication of control deficiencies.
• Identify and document improvements in business process flow continually.

Qualifications:

• Preferred Certifications: Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or similar qualifications (preferred, not mandatory for this experience range).
• Bachelors degree in accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience in SOX compliance, internal audit, or related financial control roles, preferably within an offshore or global delivery environment.
• Strong understanding of SOX requirements (Sections 302, 404), internal controls, risk assessment, and audit methodologies.
• Proven experience working with audit documentation tools, workpapers, and collaboration platforms.
• Strong communication skills to interact with management, external auditors, and business teams across geographies.
• Problem-solving mindset, attention to detail, and ability to multitask and work independently within strict timelines.
• Experience with process improvement, automation, and compliance reporting is a plus.
• Knowledge of accounting concepts and processes/controls related to Financial Reporting, Order to Cash, Purchase to Pay, Treasury, Tax, Plant, Property & Equipment, Inventory, HR Payroll, etc.