VP, SOX & ICFR Controls Leader

ACCA Careers; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

BNY is seeking a SOX/ICFR Lead, Vice President, to join the SOX & Controls team in Manchester, UK. You will own end-to-end delivery of SOX/ICFR workstreams, perform risk assessments, and ensure audit-ready documentation.

The role requires extensive experience in SOX testing, internal/external audits, and strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills. A relevant degree and professional qualifications are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of SOX, ICFR, internal controls, and financial reporting processes.
• Experience leading walkthroughs, documenting processes, testing controls, and producing high-quality working papers.
• Knowledge of automated controls, system reports, interfaces, spreadsheets/end-user computing, and IT control dependencies for SOX.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Risk Management, or related field; professional qualifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end delivery of assigned SOX and ICFR workstreams, including planning, walkthroughs, testing, issue tracking, and reporting.
• Perform risk assessments to identify significant processes, key controls, and changes affecting financial reporting risk.
• Lead refresh of narratives, control matrices, flowcharts, and control inventories to remain audit-ready.
• Evaluate design and operating effectiveness of key SOX controls; review evidence and analysis.
• Coordinate with control owners to gather evidence and support testing activities.
• Identify control gaps, assess impact, and support remediation planning and validation.
• Serve as primary liaison for internal and external auditors throughout the audit lifecycle.
• Prepare updates on progress, issues, risks, and remediation status for management.
• Coach junior team members on testing methodology and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

SOX/ICFR

Internal controls

Financial reporting

Walkthroughs

Testing controls

Documentation

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business/R RM

Professional qualification (CA, CPA, ACCA, ACA, CIA, CISA)

Tools

COSO framework

Job description

BNY is seeking a SOX/ICFR Lead, Vice President, to join the SOX & Controls team in Manchester, UK. You will own end-to-end delivery of SOX/ICFR workstreams, perform risk assessments, and ensure audit-ready documentation.

The role requires extensive experience in SOX testing, internal/external audits, and strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills. A relevant degree and professional qualifications are highly valued.