SOX Controls Specialist – Business Processes

Coca-cola European Partners; Manila; On-site; PHP 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners in Taguig, Philippines, is seeking a SOX Controls Specialist to perform annual SOX 404 controls testing across multiple regions. You will collaborate with the global SOX team, control owners, and external auditors to ensure consistent methodology, strong documentation, and timely testing of manual business controls.

The role requires strong knowledge of SOX, control design, and testing, with experience using SAP and data analytics tools.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Risk Management, or related field.
• 2–3 years in financial audit/ICFR/SOX or related assurance in a global environment; Big 4 experience is a plus.
• Solid understanding of business process controls, control design/effectiveness testing, and SOX 404 requirements.
• Familiarity with ERP (SAP) and exposure to data analytics/visualisation and automation/AI is advantageous.
• Experience using SOX lifecycle tooling (workflow, documentation, dashboards) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute SOX BP Testing: perform manual business controls testing for assigned controls to agreed timelines and standards.
• Evidence gathering and documentation: conduct walkthroughs and document testing results to support conclusions.
• Issue identification and remediation support: communicate deficiencies and track remediation progress.
• Stakeholder collaboration: maintain clear communication with control owners, second-line assurance, and external auditors.
• Tools, data & continuous improvement: use the SOX tool for workflow, documentation, and reporting; contribute to automation initiatives.
• Enterprise contribution: share insights from SOX to inform internal audit plans and support testing across various control types.

Skills

SOX knowledge

Control testing

Documentation

ERP SAP

Data analytics

Automation/AI awareness

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance, Risk Management, or related field

Professional certifications (CPA, CIA) preferred

Tools

SAP

SOX tooling

Job description

SOX Controls Specialist

Location : Taguig, Philippines

Setup : Onsite

Employment Type: Full Time

AT COCA-COLA EUROPACIFIC PARTNERS

At Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP), you always know you’re part of something special and iconic. We are the faces that make, move and sell some the world’s most loved brands. We are a global business and one of the leading consumer goods companies in the world.

We are successful because we are passionate, hard-working and committed to our products, our customers and each other. We help our customers grow, and are constantly investing in exciting new products, innovative technologies and fresh ideas that helps us to delight millions of people who enjoy our drinks every day. CCEP is a place where people can grow, be happy and be well in a safe, open and inclusive workplace.

We are international in presence but local at heart-we firmly invested in our local economies and the communities we love; because beyond delivering results for customers and shareholders, we are determined to build a better future for people and the planet.

CAREER EXPERIENCE

Education Background:

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Risk Management, or a related field.
• Professional certifications (e.g. CPA, CIA) preferred.

Professional Experience:

• 2–3 years in financial audit/ICFR/SOX or related assurance in a global environment; Big 4 experience is a plus.

Qualifications / Certifications:

• Solid understanding of business process controls, control design/effectiveness testing, and SOX 404 requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple testing assignments and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong documentation and analytical skills; experience with evidence evaluation and issue resolution.
• Familiarity with ERP (SAP), related applications, as well as exposure to data analytics/visualisation and automation/AI is advantageous.
• Experience using SOX lifecycle tooling (workflow, documentation, dashboards) preferred.

Functional technical skills required

• Control design/execution evaluation
• Evidence gathering and documentation standards
• Issue identification and remediation tracking
• Risk assessment and scoping basics
• SOX methodology and workflow tools
• Data-informed testing

Behavioral Competencies

• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Clear communication and stakeholder engagement
• Adaptability in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Continuous improvement mindset; comfortable with change and ambiguity

YOUR ROLE

The SOX Controls Specialist – Business Processes is responsible for performing annual Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) 404 controls testing across multiple regions. The successful candidate will collaborate with the global SOX team, control and process owners, and external auditors to ensure consistent application of methodology, strong documentation quality, and timely testing delivery for manual business controls.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute SOX BP Testing: Perform manual business controls (e.g., Order to Cash, Procure to Pay, Record to Report, Treasury)testing for assigned controls to agreed timelines and standards, ensuring compliance with global SOX methodology and documentation quality.
• Evidence Gathering & Documentation: Conduct walkthroughs, collect and validate evidence; document testing results to support conclusions on control design and operating effectiveness.
• Issue Identification & Remediation Support: Communicate deficiencies promptly; track remediation progress and perform retesting to confirm timely closure.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Maintain clear communication with control and process owners, second-line assurance functions, and external auditors throughout the SOX lifecycle; resolve queries and provide progress updates.
• Tools, Data & Continuous Improvement: Use the SOX tool for workflow, documentation, and reporting; contribute to automation initiatives and process improvements to enhance testing efficiency and consistency.
• Enterprise Contribution: Share insights from SOX to inform the internal audit plan; support the delivery of SOX testing across different control types, CAS projects, risk targeted audits, and advisory engagements as required.