UK SOX Manager

Global Payments Inc.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Payments Inc. in Manchester is seeking an experienced professional to join our Internal Controls team. This role supports the SOX programme, partners with IT, Internal Audit and external auditors, and helps drive governance across assigned areas.

You will build strong relationships, assess risks, and deliver clear guidance on control-related matters while enabling operational effectiveness and compliance across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Technology, or equivalent.
• Minimum 5+ years' SOX compliance or internal controls experience.
• Strong ability to assess business risk and control effectiveness.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for diverse stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proactive problem-solving with a solutions-focused mindset.
• Experience building relationships across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery and improvement of the SOX programme and controls.
• Partner with IT, Internal Audit, and external auditors on control execution.
• Provide dedicated support to the Director of Internal Controls.
• Conduct risk assessments and support control initiatives.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships with clear guidance on controls.
• Collaborate with Risk, Compliance and Control teams to drive best practice.
• Identify opportunities to enhance governance and internal control processes.

Skills

SOX Compliance

Internal Controls

Risk Management

Stakeholder Communication

Project Management

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Relationship Building

Education

Accounting/Finance/Technology

Job description

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What You’ll Own

• Support the delivery and continuous improvement of the SOX Programme and internal controls framework.
• Partner with IT stakeholders, Internal Audit, and external auditors to ensure effective control execution and compliance.
• Provide dedicated support to the Director of Internal Controls, helping to drive initiatives and deliver exceptional service across assigned areas of responsibility.
• Conduct risk assessments and support internal control initiatives to strengthen the control environment.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships, providing clear communication and practical guidance on control-related matters.
• Collaborate with Risk, Compliance, and Control teams to drive best practice and continuous improvement.
• Identify opportunities to enhance governance, risk management, and internal control processes.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Technology, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years' experience in SOX compliance, internal controls, or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of risk management and the ability to identify and assess key business risks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and deliver high-quality results.
• Proactive and solutions-focused, with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Experience building relationships, influencing stakeholders, and supporting cross-functional teams.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage sensitive investigations with professionalism and urgency.

It’s a bonus if you have

• Professional certification as CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) or CPA (Certified Public Accountant) preferred, but not required. Public accounting firm experience is preferred, but not required.

About The Team

The Internal Controls Team is part of the Corporate Chief Accounting Officer organization and oversees key financial internal control standards enterprise wide including the company’s annual Sarbanes Oxley ("SOX") Program. The team’s objective is to establish a sustainable program of financial internal controls using a risk-based approach intended to ensure that financial reporting is accurate, timely and complete while ensuring compliance with established policies and practices and promoting operational effectiveness and efficiency. Our inclusive and global teams win together every day. We’re proud to have the best minds in the industry, who you can learn from as you grow your career. The people, the energy, the connections - it’s unmatched. Come and be part of an ever-evolving company and get dynamic opportunities that go beyond borders.

What makes a Globalpayer?

Globalpayers think like a client, act like an owner and win as one team. We’re curious and innovative - always finding better ways to deliver impact. We empower each other to make decisions, and it’s our passion that drives excellence in everything we set out to do.