GDS Consulting _Process & Controls SOX - Manager

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Cebu City; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd is seeking a Manager for GDS Consulting – Process & Controls SOX to lead Internal Audit and SOX engagements across multiple client sites. You’ll guide teams, design controls, and ensure delivery excellence within scope and budgets.

You will bring 7+ years in risk & controls with Big 4 or equivalent, strong COSO knowledge, and leadership skills to develop client solutions and foster collaboration acrosslocations and senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in Big 4 or professional firm or industry in risks & controls.
• >4 years of SOX/internal controls experience.
• Strong SOX & COSO knowledge.
• Bachelor's in Business/Accounting; CIA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Delivery and Team management for SOX engagements across locations.
• Guide Staff/Senior members to assess SOX compliance.
• Lead control rationalization or redesign of controls.
• Define budget and resource planning/scheduling.
• Engage with client process owners with minimal supervision.
• Meet quality guidelines within turnaround time and budget.
• Lead analytics and benchmarking for clients.
• Drive process automation and continuous improvements.

Skills

SOX / IA

Team Leadership

Stakeholder Mgmt

Risk & Controls

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

CIA preferred

Tools

MS Excel

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GDS Consulting _Process & Controls SOX - Manager

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Date: 11 Sept 2026

Requisition ID: 1722992

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

EY_ Consulting _Internal Audit SOX – Manager

As part of our Consulting Enterprise Risk team, our clients look for EY’s expertise across the consulting solutions and specifically for engagements related to Internal Audit, Process compliance and reviews, SOX 404, Developing Standard Operating Procedure manuals, Regulatory Compliance and Enterprise Risk Management.

There really is no average day in this role, since every client will have multi-faceted challenges and a distinct business environment. What it means is that you’ll have an opportunity to learn and adapt to our clients’ cultures and contribute towards developing unique solutions that are tailored to individual engagements. Whichever industry or client you’re working with, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to expand your business network and transform yourself into a truly global professional.

Your key responsibilities

• Delivery and Team management
• Manage a team of Staffs and Seniors (across locations) to manage delivery of the SOX engagements - including scoping, test of design, test of effectiveness and reporting – for multiple processes across clients
• Provide guidance to Staffs and Senior memberss to conduct effective assessment to comply to Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance
• Conduct / Lead control rationalization and standardization activity or re-design existing controls for business processes
• Evaluate control gaps noted during design or operating effectiveness testing, provide recommendations and track remediation
• Responsible to define budget, track actuals against the budget and resource planning / scheduling
• Independently manage client process owners with minimal supervision
• Meet quality guidelines within the established turnaround time (or allotted budget) to drive the value for the client
• Demonstrate application and solution-based approach to problem solving while executing client engagements
• Anticipate and identify engagement related risks and elevate issues as appropriate on a timely basis
• Design and lead area specific transition plan within agreed timelines
• Spear head the team performing analytics and benchmarking activities for clients
• Drive process automation and implement opportunities for continuous improvements

Market Leadership and client management

• Executive-level skills in client relationship management and the hold conversations with senior executives.
• Partnering with onshore teams to understand client’s business & related industry issues / trends for global clients.
• Identify buyers, influencers & stakeholders in existing client engagements and build strong relationships.
• Assist Senior Managers / Directors in driving the account management agenda by focusing on high impact opportunities.
• Contribute to new solution development basis the industry trends and client’s problem statement
• Conduct knowledge sharing discussions & contribute to EY thought leadership.
• Supports in responding to RFP / RFIs
• Support multiple innovation initiatives to enhance existing solutions leveraging emerging technologies like Robotics, AI, Advanced Analytics
• Collaborating with colleagues across multiple service lines, sharing your knowledge and experience to guide business decisions.
• Monitoring industry news, tools and trends while suggesting potential risks, as well as opportunities to improve the way we work.

Operational Excellence

• Suggest ideas on improving engagement productivity and identify opportunities for improving client service.
• Manage engagement budgets and ensure compliance with engagement plans and internal quality & risk management procedures.

People related

• Display teamwork, integrity and leadership. Work with team members to set goals and responsibilities for specific engagements. Foster teamwork and innovation.
• Utilize technology & tools to continually learn and innovate, share knowledge with team members and enhance service delivery.
• Understand EY and its service lines. Actively encourage team members to contribute ideas.
• Conduct workshops and technical training sessions for team members. Contribute to the learning & development agenda and knowledge harnessing initiatives.

Skills and attributes for success

• Exceptional command on spoken and written English
• Globally mobile and flexible to travel to onsite locations
• Highly analytical, organized and meticulous consulting skills
• Strong academic history (degree in Business, Accounting, or similar work experience in similar industry, Big 4 preferred)
• Proficient in MS-Office Suite, data analysis & validation
• Leader and Tteam player with strong interpersonal skills
• Globally mobile and flexible to travel to onsite locations, if needed
• Ability to prioritize deliverables effectively in order to achieve optimum results.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• More than 7 years of a “Big 4” or professional firm or professional industry experience in risks & controls, with more than 4 years of experience in SOX / internal controls
• Strong understanding of SOX and COSO framework
• Leader and team player with strong interpersonal skills
• CIA certification is preferredan advantage
• Strong academic history (degree in Business, Accounting, Engineering or similar)
• Strong multi-project management skills
• Skilled at collaborating, motivating and guiding high performance teams.
• Cognitive problem- solving capabilities, quick decision- making skills and ability to handle complex situations with a calm demeanor
• Exceptional command on spoken and written English
• Globally mobile and flexible to travel to onsite locations, if needed
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to think differently and innovate

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Responsible for the performance and appraisal of direct reports, including training and developing necessary skill sets to enable them to grow in their careers.
• Mentor and coach junior team members, enabling them to meet their performance goals and successfully grow their careers.

What we look for

• A Team of people with commercial acumen, technical experience and enthusiasm to learn new things in this fast-moving environment
• Opportunities to work with EY Risk -Internal Audit practices global with leading businesses across a range of industries

What working at EY offers

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

About EY

As a global leader in Assurance, Tax, Strategy & transactions and Consulting Services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. And with a commitment to hiring and developing the most passionate people, we’ll make our ambition to be the best employer by 2020 a reality.

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