GDS Consulting_Process & Controls SOX Senior

EY; Cebu City; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Support & coaching

Skills development

Flexible work style

Job summary

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd is seeking a SOX Senior in Cebu to lead client engagements in internal controls and process compliance. You’ll work with top stakeholders, design controls, and mentor staff, while leveraging analytics and ERP knowledge in a multinational EY environment.

You will join EY’s Consulting Enterprise Risk team, focusing on SOX 404, process improvements, and governance frameworks, with opportunities to innovate using Robotics and AI.

Qualifications

• 3 years of Big 4 or professional firm experience in risks & controls, with majority in SOX/internal controls.
• Strong understanding of SOX and COSO framework.
• Bachelor degree in Business, Accounting or similar.

Responsibilities

• Lead or deliver SOX engagements for multiple processes across client sites.
• Conduct process walkthroughs and discussions with clients.
• Prepare process flows, narratives, and risk/control matrices.
• Identify process gaps and provide recommendations for improvements.
• Test design and operating effectiveness; review working papers.

Skills

English proficiency

Willingness to travel

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Prioritization of deliverables

Education

Bachelor degree in Business/Accounting or similar

CIA certification preferred

Tools

MS Office

Data analysis tools

Job description

GDS Consulting_Process & Controls SOX Senior

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Date: 9 Oct 2026

Requisition ID: 1748789

EY_ Consulting _Internal Audit SOX – Senior

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, Payment application, Developing Standard Operating Procedure manuals, Third Party Risk Management, 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.

The opportunity

This is client-facing role in a rapidly growing practice, where you’ll build client relationships with key stakeholders, including management executives for some of the most globally recognized brands. It makes this the perfect place to gain a deeper understanding of complex businesses transactions, all the while recommending solutions to some of the most pressing business challenges and process inefficiencies. You'll also team with our performance improvement professionals in multidisciplinary engagements, helping major global clients transform and sustain business performance. The team is focused on leveraging emerging technologies like Robotics, AI, Advanced Analytics to enhance various Internal Audit and internal control solutions being provided to the client and actively work in building multiple tools and assets for efficient and effective client delivery. By plugging into our market-leading global network, you'll gain the experience you need to become an exceptional Risk Advisor

Your key responsibilities

Delivery

• Manage a team of Staffs (if needed) or independently deliver SOX engagements for multiple processes across client(s)
• Participate or drive conversations with the clients for process discussions and conduct walkthroughs
• Basis process discussions, prepare process flows / narratives and risk & control matrices
• Identify process gaps and accordingly provide recommendation in areas requiring improvement based on the client's business process and industry practice
• Conduct (and review, if needed) test of design and operating effectiveness, and suggest controls to improve the client’s control framework
• Document testing workpapers as per the defined standards and quality benchmark
• Support the Manager in conducting SOX scoping, control rationalization and standardization for business processes
• Monitor project progress, manage multiple assignments and related project teams, if needed
• Meet quality guidelines within the established turnaround time (or allotted budget) for assigned requests
• Provide regular status update to the Manager on the controls
• Demonstrate application and solution-based approach to problem solving while executing client engagements and documenting working papers

Client Management

• Develop strong working relationships with the client and onshore client teams
• Maintain excellent rapport and proactive communication with the client
• Mentor and coach junior team members, enabling them to meet their performance goals and successfully grow their careers.

Market Leadership

• Support multiple innovation initiatives to enhance existing solutions leveraging emerging technologies like Robotics, AI, Advanced Analytics
• Support the practice in developing thought leadership content and other innovation initiatives from time to time

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.
• 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
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize deliverables effectively in order to achieve optimum results.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• 3 years “Big 4” or professional firm or professional industry experience in risks & controls, with majority of experience in SOX / internal controls
• Strong understanding of SOX and COSO framework
• CIA certification is preferred
• Strong academic history (degree in Business, Accounting or similar)
• Exceptional command on spoken and written English
• Globally mobile and flexible to travel to onsite locations
• 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

  At EY, we’re dedicated to helping our clients, from start–ups to Fortune 500 companies — and the work we do with them is as varied as they are.

  You get to work with inspiring and meaningful projects. Our focus is education and coaching alongside practical experience to ensure your personal development. We value our employees and you will be able to control your own development with an individual progression plan. You will quickly grow into a responsible role with challenging and stimulating assignments. Moreover, you will be part of an interdisciplinary environment that emphasizes high quality and knowledge exchange. Plus, we offer:

  • 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.

  Join us in building a better working world.