UK SOX Manager

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

Job summary

Worldpay is seeking a Field Sales Representative to join our global payments team and help shape the future of commerce. The role focuses on supporting the SOX programme, internal controls, and governance across assigned areas, working with IT, Internal Audit, and external auditors.

You will drive risk assessments, strengthen control environments, and build strong relationships with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional service and robust controls.

Qualifications

• 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 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Risk management

Internal controls

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Project management

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree (Accounting/Finance/Tech)

Job description

Ready to take your career global? Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. We’re looking for a Field Sales Representative to join our ever evolving sales team and help shape the future of global commerce.

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.