Are you a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent) with a likely grounding in audit and/or strong background in SOX compliance and internal controls? Do you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where you can make a real impact? This is an opportunity to shape global processes, support M&A integrations, and drive financial assurance within a leading international business.

Why now and why this business?

• Global exposure - work across multiple entities, testing both Business Process & IT General Controls.
  Influence & advisory - play a key role in M&A integration and process enhancements.
• Broad scope - contribute beyond SOX, gaining experience in operational audits & risk advisory.
• Career progression - work alongside industry experts with clear pathways to senior leadership

About the Role:

• Lead and execute SOX testing - design & operating effectiveness, remediation, and rollforward testing.
• Plan, coordinate & execute all phases of the annual SOX Assurance Programme
• Identify & evaluate risks, ensuring controls are well-designed across global entities.
  Advise & support control owners with remediation of deficiencies to enhance control effectiveness.
• Update SOX documentation - risk matrices, process flowcharts, and control evaluations.
• Monitor SOX compliance status, ensuring deliverables are met and reported to senior management.
• Perform limited assurance testing for non-SOX entities and support ITGC testing

What are we targeting:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent) with SOX/internal controls expertise.
• Experience in internal/external audit with strong knowledge of COSO & risk frameworks.
• Strong data analytics & reporting skills (Excel, Visio, and data analytics tools).
• Multi-client or industry experience in a complex, global organisation.
• Experience with ITGC testing, key report testing, and IPE knowledge

This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a high-impact role with global reach. If you're a proactive problem solver with a passion for process improvement and risk management, this unique and exciting role could be just the position to elevate your future! Get in touch with the team at Gifford and Partners for a comprehensive overview.