Internal Controls Analyst: SOX & Compliance Expert

Sharp & Carter; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp & Carter is seeking an Internal Controls Analyst in Sydney to strengthen design, implementation, and operation of internal controls across the organisation. You will partner with Finance and cross-functional teams to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with corporate and regional standards.

The role involves SOX testing, risk assessment, and maintenance of control matrices, with emphasis on continuous improvement and strong stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CA/CPA/CIA qualification (or currently pursuing).
• 3+ years’ experience in internal controls, audit, or financial compliance (preferably with exposure to international or public accounting).
• Knowledge of US GAAP, SOX 404/302, and COSO framework.
• Strong communication, influencing, and stakeholder-management capabilities.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills with a high attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High ethical standards and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Identify key business risks and ensure mitigated through well-designed internal controls and up-to-date SOPs.
• Perform and support control testing, SOX-related activities, and remediation work with auditors and process owners.
• Prepare internal control reporting for leadership and track progress on key initiatives.
• Maintain and update Risk & Control Matrices, including user access and system report reviews.
• Provide insights that connect business processes to financial outcomes.
• Contribute to process improvement, change management, and project activities using structured methodologies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships across departments, ensuring proactive communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Support training, continuous improvement efforts, and adherence to quality standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Analytical mindset

Communication

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

CA/CPA/CIA qualification (or in progress)

Tools

COSO framework

Job description

Sharp & Carter is seeking an Internal Controls Analyst in Sydney to strengthen design, implementation, and operation of internal controls across the organisation. You will partner with Finance and cross-functional teams to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with corporate and regional standards.

The role involves SOX testing, risk assessment, and maintenance of control matrices, with emphasis on continuous improvement and strong stakeholder engagement.