SOX Controls Manager

Reed Elsevier Philippines; Metro Manila; Hybrid; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive program

Hybrid work setup

Exposure to global finance processes

Job summary

Reed Elsevier Philippines is seeking a SOX Controls Manager to oversee ICFR processes, drive control testing, identify deficiencies, and lead remediation efforts in collaboration with stakeholders. The role provides leadership to the team, supports audit and risk management initiatives, and promotes a culture of compliance and continuous improvement.

Schedule: 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM with a hybrid work setup requiring three office days per month, subject to business needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Accounting, Finance, Internal Audit, or a related field.
• CPA or CIA certification.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in external audit, internal controls, ICFR, or related functions.
• Strong finance and accounting background.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience, including coaching and people management.

Responsibilities

• Lead SOX and ICFR compliance activities across the organization.
• Plan, execute, and review control testing to assess the effectiveness of financial controls.
• Identify control gaps and deficiencies and work with stakeholders to develop remediation plans.
• Monitor remediation efforts and ensure timely resolution of issues.
• Support internal and external audit engagements by providing documentation, analysis, and responses to audit inquiries.
• Develop and maintain documentation related to controls, processes, and compliance requirements.
• Analyze financial reporting risks and recommend process improvements.
• Prepare reports and presentations for management regarding compliance activities and control effectiveness.
• Coach, mentor, and manage team members to ensure high performance and professional development.
• Promote a culture of compliance, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Skills

ICFR

SOX Compliance

Financial Accounting

Audit and Risk Management

Leadership and People Management

Advanced Excel

Attention to Detail

Stakeholder Management

Professional Communication

Process Improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy/Accounting/Finance/Internal Audit

Job description

The SOX Controls Manager is responsible for overseeing and evaluating Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) processes to ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational requirements. This role leads control testing activities, identifies control deficiencies, drives remediation efforts, and partners with stakeholders to strengthen the internal control environment. The position also provides leadership and guidance to team members while supporting audit and risk management initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

The SOX Controls Manager is responsible for overseeing and evaluating Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) processes to ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational requirements. This role leads control testing activities, identifies control deficiencies, drives remediation efforts, and partners with stakeholders to strengthen the internal control environment. The position also provides leadership and guidance to team members while supporting audit and risk management initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage SOX and ICFR compliance activities across the organization.
• Plan, execute, and review control testing to assess the effectiveness of financial controls.
• Identify control gaps and deficiencies and work with stakeholders to develop remediation plans.
• Monitor remediation efforts and ensure timely resolution of issues.
• Support internal and external audit engagements by providing documentation, analysis, and responses to audit inquiries.
• Develop and maintain documentation related to controls, processes, and compliance requirements.
• Analyze financial reporting risks and recommend process improvements.
• Prepare reports and presentations for management regarding compliance activities and control effectiveness.
• Coach, mentor, and manage team members to ensure high performance and professional development.
• Promote a culture of compliance, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Accounting, Finance, Internal Audit, or a related field.
• CPA or CIA certification.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in external audit, internal controls, ICFR, or related functions.
• Strong finance and accounting background.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience, including coaching and people management.

Preferred Qualifications

• BS Accountancy or Internal Audit specialization.
• Experience with a Big 4 accounting firm or public audit firm.
• Experience in shared services, BPO, or finance shared services environments.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a team of professionals.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and performance support.
• Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing within the team.

Work Arrangement

• Schedule: 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM.
• Hybrid work setup with a minimum office attendance requirement of three times per month, subject to business needs.

Key Skills

• Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR)
• SOX Compliance
• Financial Accounting
• Audit and Risk Management
• Leadership and People Management
• Advanced Excel
• Attention to Detail
• Stakeholder Management
• Professional Communication
• Process Improvement

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to lead critical compliance and risk management initiatives.
• Exposure to global finance and audit processes.
• Leadership and career growth opportunities.
• Annual incentive program.