SOX & Internal Controls Lead for Scalable Growth

argenx SE; Oost-Vlaanderen; Hybride; EUR 80 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

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Résumé du poste

argenx SE is leading the evolution of its SOX program across R&D, P2P, treasury and HR, ensuring strong ICFR and scalable growth. The role partners with Finance and business units to design and embed robust internal controls and supports timely audit activities.

As a trusted advisor on financial reporting risk, you will drive improvements, automation and awareness across global teams, contributing to argenx’s Vision 2030 ambitions and future-ready control framework.

Qualifications

• University degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field.
• 6+ years of progressive experience in internal controls, external audit and/or internal audit.
• Proven experience designing, implementing, and monitoring internal control frameworks within a US-listed environment, partnering with local, regional and global teams to drive control effectiveness and SOX compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate SOX management testing with Internal Audit and effectively manage External Audit requirements and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals or life sciences is a strong asset.
• Proficiency in English; additional languages are an advantage.

Responsabilités

• Lead the end-to-end SOX program for and drive the scalable evolution of the Research & Development, Purchase to Pay, Treasury and HR cycles, ensuring ICFR effectiveness in accordance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and related SEC rules and regulations.
• Drive SOX scoping and risk assessment activities, partnering with Finance and business stakeholders to design scalable internal controls for complex transactions, strategic initiatives and evolving business processes.
• Evaluate control deficiencies, perform severity assessments, and drive timely remediation in partnership with control owners.
• Internal Control Transformation: Drive opportunities for simplification, standardization and automation that strengthen the effectiveness, scalability, and future readiness of the control framework through innovation.
• Act as a trusted advisor to Finance and the broader organization on financial reporting risks, embedding effective internal controls into strategic initiatives and digital solutions.
• Audit Management: Lead the coordination of SOX management testing with Internal Audit and act as the primary point of contact for External Audit, ensuring on-time execution of the audit plans, timely fulfillment of audit requests, and effective cross-functional collaboration.
• Control Awareness: Build strong partnerships across Finance and the business to promote a culture of risk awareness, control ownership and accountability, supported by practical guidance and training.

Connaissances

SOX compliance

Internal controls

Audit coordination

Risk assessment

Stakeholder engagement

Formation

Finance degree

Description du poste

argenx SE is leading the evolution of its SOX program across R&D, P2P, treasury and HR, ensuring strong ICFR and scalable growth. The role partners with Finance and business units to design and embed robust internal controls and supports timely audit activities.

As a trusted advisor on financial reporting risk, you will drive improvements, automation and awareness across global teams, contributing to argenx’s Vision 2030 ambitions and future-ready control framework.