US SOX Consultant

BDO LLP; Greater London; Remote; GBP 111,000 - 166,000; Part time

Job summary

BDO LLP is seeking an experienced US SOX Consultant to support a key compliance programme. The role is remote with occasional meetings in London and an initial 20-day contract, starting ASAP, assessing and testing the SOX control framework.

You will work with stakeholders and control owners to test controls, identify deficiencies, and document remediation plans, bringing COSO knowledge, strong analytics, and excellent communication to governance forums.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with 3–5 years' experience testing US SOX controls.
• Experience in Financial Services, ideally Insurance.
• Strong knowledge of governance, risk, and control frameworks, including COSO.
• Ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels and challenge processes.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute testing of US SOX controls across business processes.
• Assess design and operating effectiveness of key controls per SOX.
• Identify control deficiencies, document findings, and support remediation activities.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure governance and control compliance.
• Review and challenge existing control environments, offering improvements.
• Support risk assessments and control evaluations over financial reporting.
• Prepare high-quality documentation and reports for management and governance forums.
• Build relationships with stakeholders across the business, including senior management.

Skills

SOX testing

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

GRC / COSO

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

US SOX Consultant

Location: Remote (with occasional meetings in London)

Contract: Initial 20-day contract

Start Date: ASAP

Overview

We are seeking an experienced US SOX Consultant to support a key compliance and controls programme . This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant with strong SOX expertise to contribute to a high-profile governance and risk initiative. The successful candidate will work closely with business stakeholders, control owners, and senior management to assess, test, and enhance the effectiveness of the organisation's SOX control framework.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute testing of US SOX controls, including both business process
• Assess the design and operating effectiveness of key controls in line with SOX requirements.
• Identify control deficiencies, document findings, and support remediation activities.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with governance, risk, and control frameworks.
• Review and challenge existing control environments and management processes, providing constructive recommendations for improvement.
• Support risk assessments and control evaluations across financial reporting processes.
• Prepare high-quality documentation and reporting for management and relevant governance forums.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the business, including senior management.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• 3-5 years' experience testing US SOX controls within a SOX compliance, internal audit, risk, or financial controls environment.
• Previous experience within the Financial Services sector, ideally Insurance.
• Sound knowledge of governance, risk, and control frameworks, including COSO.
• Ability to engage credibly with stakeholders at all levels and confidently challenge existing processes where appropriate.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an inquisitive mindset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven relationship management and stakeholder engagement experience.