Senior SOX Analyst

Expedia, Inc.; Camden Town; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global travel technology company is seeking a Senior SOX Compliance Analyst to oversee and enhance SOX compliance initiatives. Candidates should possess over 3 years of experience in SOX or Audit, and hold a degree in accounting or finance. The role offers a flexible work model requiring in-office presence at least three days a week. Benefits include medical coverage and travel discounts.

Benefits

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Travel benefits

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience in SOX, Audit or Risk Management.
• Experience in control design and evaluation for operational deficiency.
• Big 4 audit firm experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership on SOX projects and ensure controls are effective.
• Partner with stakeholders to maintain SOX compliance.
• Critically evaluate current control environments.

Skills

SOX compliance expertise

Audit and Risk Management

Interpersonal skills

Analytical abilities

Proficiency in Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or equivalent

Master’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities

• Take ownership on SOX projects from identification of risk areas, design of controls, advising on control implementation, ensuring the controls are in place and working closely with the SOX Compliance team to close any gap.
• Partner with SOX control owners, auditors and various stakeholders to maintain SOX compliance throughout the year.
• Develop and maintain an understanding of the Company's internal control framework and processes to identify risks that could impact SOX compliance and the overall internal control framework.
• Understand the business control structure and information technology general controls (systems and architecture) and apply that knowledge to how it supports processes and procedures from a SOX perspective.
• Critically evaluate current control environments and recommend ways to rationalize and optimize processes and controls.
• Support contract compliance and collaborate with the Legal team.
• Other requirements and projects as required.

Qualifications

• Senior SOX Compliance Analyst with 3+ years of relevant experience in SOX, Audit or Risk Management within large, complex and rapidly changing organizations.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance, business or equivalent professional experience; Master’s degree is a plus.
• Big 4 audit firm experience preferred.
• Experience in control design and evaluation for operational deficiency.
• Experience with documentation of IT general controls and financial process controls to support SOX requirements, including creation of process flows and risk and control matrices.
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Ability and desire to work independently and as part of a team; strong organization and project management skills.
• Analytical abilities and proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Focus on delivering results and a work ethic oriented toward exceeding expectations.

Location: London. In alignment with our flexible work model, employees are in-office at least three days a week. Relocation support is not available for this role.

About the Company (summary)

Private Label Solutions (PLS) is the B2B arm of Expedia Group. We provide technology and distribution solutions to partners worldwide, including financial institutions, corporate managed travel, travel suppliers, and more. Expedia Group offers a wide range of benefits to support employees and their families, including medical/dental/vision, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program. We provide travel benefits, wellness and travel reimbursement, travel discounts, and an International Airlines Travel Agent (IATAN) membership.

Expedia Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age. Accommodation requests for applicants with disabilities or health conditions can be directed to our Recruiting Accommodations Team through the Accommodation Request process.