IT SOX Senior Associate: Controls & Compliance

Bacardi; Manila; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Health benefits

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Bacardi is seeking an IT SOX Senior Associate to lead and perform advanced IT general controls testing across critical systems affecting financial reporting. You will work with IT leadership, business stakeholders, and external auditors to ensure robust control design and effectiveness.

The role requires 3–6 years in IT audit or SOX, strong knowledge of ITGCs and ERP systems like SAP, plus professional certifications. Fluency in English is essential, with a collaborative, results-driven mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3-6 years of experience in IT audit, SOX compliance, or internal controls (public accounting or internal audit experience preferred).
• Strong working knowledge of SOX 404, ITGCs, and application controls.
• Experience with control testing methodologies and audit tools.
• Familiarity with IT frameworks (COBIT, COSO, NIST) and ERP systems (e.g., SAP).
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, incl. presenting complex findings.
• Professional certifications preferred (CISA, CIA, CPA).
• Fluent English; any additional language is a plus.
• Experience leveraging AI/automation is preferred

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute IT SOX compliance testing, including walkthroughs, test of design, and test of operating effectiveness for ITGCs, application controls, and IT-dependent controls.
• Lead efforts to evaluate the design and implementation of new or changed controls from system implementations or process changes.
• Coordinate with control/process owners to facilitate evidence collection and ensure timely remediation of deficiencies.
• Review and analyze IT risk areas, identify control gaps and recommend remediation plans.
• Support management’s annual SOX risk assessment, including scoping, control rationalization, and documentation updates.
• Prepare high-quality workpapers and reporting for internal stakeholders and external auditors.
• Collaborate with Internal Audit on integrated audits and cross-functional initiatives.
• Assist in mentoring junior associates on IT audit and SOX methodology.
• Stay current on emerging technologies, cybersecurity threats, and IT audit practices.

Skills

IT audit

SOX compliance

ITGCs

Control testing

ERP SAP

COBIT COSO

Communication

Certifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IS/CS/Accounting/Finance

3-6 years IT audit/SOX

Tools

Audit tools

Job description

Bacardi is seeking an IT SOX Senior Associate to lead and perform advanced IT general controls testing across critical systems affecting financial reporting. You will work with IT leadership, business stakeholders, and external auditors to ensure robust control design and effectiveness.

The role requires 3–6 years in IT audit or SOX, strong knowledge of ITGCs and ERP systems like SAP, plus professional certifications. Fluency in English is essential, with a collaborative, results-driven mindset.