SOX & Internal Controls Analyst, Consumer EMEA

Sonoco; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonoco in Manchester, United Kingdom, is seeking an Internal Controls professional to support SOX compliance and financial governance. You will perform risk assessments, test SOX controls, and prepare narrative process walkthroughs for Consumer EMEA.

You will write reports on findings, drive remediation, and coordinate with both internal and external auditors. A balance sheet review focus, policy drafting, and travel across EMEA are included in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field.
• 3-4 years of experience with US GAAP and SOX.
• Experience in internal control testing and a manufacturing context is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform risk assessment activities, including narrative preparation and process walkthroughs.
• Perform testing of SOX controls.
• Help the Head of Internal Controls communicate SOX requirements across Consumer EMEA.
• Write reports on SOX findings and discuss remediation with management.
• Track timely remediation of controls and improve control processes.
• Collaborate with process owners to identify solutions and strengthen controls.
• Participate in Internal Audits as a guest auditor.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors and provide evidence timely.
• Conduct periodic balance sheet reviews at plant and legal entity level.
• Assist in drafting and rollout of finance policies.
• Willingness to travel across EMEA (approx. 30%).

Skills

SOX testing

Risk assessment

Audit coordination

US GAAP

Financial reporting

Attention to detail

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or CIA (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sonoco in Manchester, United Kingdom, is seeking an Internal Controls professional to support SOX compliance and financial governance. You will perform risk assessments, test SOX controls, and prepare narrative process walkthroughs for Consumer EMEA.

You will write reports on findings, drive remediation, and coordinate with both internal and external auditors. A balance sheet review focus, policy drafting, and travel across EMEA are included in this role.