SOX Financial Controls, Manager

Hyppies; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyppies is seeking a SOX Financial Controls lead to oversee SOX 404 compliance and financial control activities across multiple business units. You will own SOX planning, testing and remediation while coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective controls.

You will lead planning, scoping, risk assessment and testing, supervise testing teams, review controls and evidence, and drive remediation to closure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field is required.
• Strong understanding of SOX 404 compliance; Big 4 audit experience is a plus.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead SOX planning, scoping, risk assessment and testing activities.
• Coordinate control walkthroughs, testing timelines and resources.
• Supervise and review the work of SOX testing teams for quality and consistency.
• Review financial and business process controls, testing documentation and evidence.
• Monitor programme progress, identify risks and drive issues to resolution.
• Identify control deficiencies and oversee remediation through to closure.
• Prepare management reporting and updates on SOX and financial controls.
• Drive opportunities to standardise and streamline testing and reporting processes.
• Support wider financial controls, governance and risk management activities.

Skills

SOX 404 Compliance

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or related field

Job description

Our Client is a Global MNC and they are looking for a SOX Financial Controls leaderto oversee SOX 404 compliance and financial control activities across multiple business units. The role will take ownership of SOX planning, testing and remediation, while working closely witth various internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective financial controls and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead SOX planning, scoping, risk assessment and testing activities.
• Coordinate control walkthroughs, testing activities, timelines and resources.
• Supervise and review the work of SOX testing teams to ensure quality and consistency.
• Review financial and business process controls, testing documentation and supporting evidence.
• Monitor programme progress, identify risks and delays, and drive issues through to resolution.
• Identify control deficiencies and oversee remediation activities through to closure.
• Prepare management reporting and updates on SOX and financial control activities.
• Drive opportunities to improve, standardise and streamline control testing and reporting processes.
• Support wider financial controls, governance and risk management activities.

Key Requirements:

• Possess a Bachelor's Degree in Finance or related field.
• Possess relevant experience with strong understanding of SOX 404 Compliance. Prior experience in external audit in a Big 4 firm may be an added advantage.
• Possess strong communication and articulation skills to ensure effective and efficient engagement with various stakeholders.
• Possess a problem solving mindset and leadership qualities that encourages teamwork and collaboration.