Interim SOX Compliance Manager

Sharp Consultancy; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial firm in Leeds is seeking a knowledgeable lead for their SOX compliance rollout. The ideal candidate will have an Audit background and experience in managing compliance programs. Responsibilities include overseeing the implementation of SOX controls, developing documentation, and training staff. This is a long-term interim position with a requirement for full-time eligibility to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Background in Audit is preferred.
• Experience in SOX compliance and internal controls.
• Ability to collaborate across departments.

Responsibilities

• Head the end-to-end implementation of SOX compliance.
• Develop and maintain SOX documentation.
• Coordinate with auditors and stakeholders for testing.
• Identify control gaps and recommend remediation.
• Monitor business process changes and assess impact.
• Provide training to process owners.
• Support development of SOX certification processes.
• Track and report SOX compliance status.

Job description

Overview

Are you super knowledgeable around SOX? Could you head up a roll out? This global firm with a Leeds base, has a need for a long term interim to join the team and be the lead for their pending SOX roll out. This role will manage the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) implementation and compliance program. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining effective internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) in accordance with SOX requirements. The ideal candidate will collaborate across departments to ensure compliance, mitigate risk, and produce continuous improvement in control processes.

Responsibilities

• Head the end-to-end implementation of SOX compliance across the organization.
• Develop and maintain SOX documentation, including process narratives, risk control matrices (RCMs), and flowcharts.
• Coordinate with external auditors and internal stakeholders to support testing and remediation efforts.
• Identify control gaps and recommend remediation plans to strengthen internal controls.
• Monitor changes in business processes and assess their impact on SOX controls.
• Provide training and guidance to process owners and control performers.
• Support development of quarterly and annual SOX certification processes.
• Support roll-out of SOX based workflow programs.
• Track and report on SOX compliance status to senior leadership.

Qualifications / Ideal background

Ideally suited to someone from an Audit background, this promises to be a superb role to lead a project from cradle to grave!

About Sharp Consultancy

Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.