Description
Financial SOX Compliance & Control Specialist - London - 4 months - £500 per day
One of the world's largest Asset Management companies are looking to recruit a Financial SOX Compliance & Control Specialist for an initial 4 month contract with the possibility of extension. The role will be based within the SOX Compliance team that is responsible for performance of assigned areas for the annual assessment of internal controls over financial reporting to ensure compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. As the SOX Specialist you will be a key resource who executes the SOX assessment program to provide thorough and reliable identification of in-scope accounts and locations, planning, testing, documentation, and reporting of the effectiveness of ICFR for delivery to the Audit Committee, senior management and end to end Global Process Owners and their teams. The SOX Specialist is accountable for assessing business processes, identifying control deficiencies and recommendations, and the preparing workpapers/documentation to support the annual assessment. S/he will also track the status of deficiencies and their remediation by process owners; report findings to SOX leadership and management.
The SOX Specialist also participates in finance based projects as an internal controls subject matter expert during BNY Mellon's non-SOX testing periods. As a subject matter expert, s/he provides guidance on the integration of internal controls into finance processes and systems.
Key Skills and experience needed for the role are:-
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5+ years of experience auditing/accounting or 3+ years of experience if accompanied by a CPA (or local equivalent)/CISA or MBA.
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Experience in any of the following: Public accounting, SOX testing, a global financial services organization, and shared services in a complex accounting environment. Plus knowledge of COSO integrated framework of internal controls, GAAS, and accounting principles as well as knowledge of IT controls. Strong written and oral communications skills in English.
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Active pursuit of:
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA), or equivalent certification issued by local area professional licensing body and/or
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) a plus.
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