SOX Controls Tester for business and finance process Contract

Argyll Scott Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Singapore seeks a SOX Auditor to support Sarbanes-Oxley compliance testing across financial processes. The role entails executing testing, assessing internal controls, documenting deficiencies, and collaborating with teams to ensure compliance and mitigate risks. Ideal candidates will have a solid background in audit or compliance, strong analytical abilities, and relevant experience with key financial controls.

Qualifications

• 3–8 years of experience in SOX compliance, internal audit, risk assurance, or external audit.
• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks like COSO.
• Professional certifications (e.g., CIA, CISA, CPA) are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Execute SOX 404 testing across financial cycles like Order-to-Cash and Procure-to-Pay.
• Document test results and identify control deficiencies.
• Collaborate with teams to address compliance risks.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Analytical Skills

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline

Tools

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Workday)

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical SOX Auditor to support the execution of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance testing across business and finance processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of internal control frameworks, financial reporting risks, and operational processes. This is a hands-on role focused on testing control design and operating effectiveness to ensure regulatory compliance and robust internal governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute SOX 404 testing across core financial cycles including Order-to-Cash (O2C), Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Record-to-Report (R2R), Payroll, and Treasury.
• Perform walkthroughs with process owners to understand internal control design and validate alignment with financial reporting risks.
• Assess the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls through detailed test plans and sampling methodologies.
• Document test results, identify control deficiencies, and follow up with stakeholders on remediation actions.
• Review and update Risk Control Matrices (RCMs), process narratives, and flowcharts to reflect process changes and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with business and finance teams to address control gaps, process inefficiencies, and compliance risks.
• Support external auditors and regulatory reviews by providing relevant documentation and testing support.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of internal control and financial reporting standards, including COSO, US GAAP, and relevant IFRS.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 3–8 years of experience in SOX compliance, internal audit, risk assurance, or external audit with SOX exposure.
• Strong understanding of financial and business process controls and internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO).
• Experience with RCMs, process walkthroughs, control testing, and documentation.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Workday.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Professional certifications (e.g., CIA, CISA, CPA) are an advantage.

Argyll Scott Consulting Private Limited

Argyll Scott Asia is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.