Director, Sox Compliance

Globe 24-7; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A global mining partner in Johannesburg is looking for a Director of SOX Compliance. The role involves leading the SOX compliance program, managing risks, and overseeing internal controls over financial reporting. Candidates should have 5–8 years of experience and knowledge of IFRS and U.S. GAAP. This position offers a competitive remuneration package and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in SOX compliance and internal control design.
• In-depth knowledge of financial reporting risks and controls.
• Experience with ERP and consolidation systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of the SOX compliance program.
• Manage SOX activities, including risk assessments and control identification.
• Prepare and present updates to senior leadership on SOX compliance status.

Skills

SOX compliance experience

Knowledge of IFRS and U.S. GAAP

Strong analytical skills

Leadership skills

Tools

SAP

HFM

Workiva

Nomos One

Job description

Director, SOX Compliance Globe 24-7 in partnership with a global mining client in South Africa is seeking experienced and qualified talent to join their team.

The Role

The incumbent will lead and manage the organisation's Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance program to ensure adherence to Sections and requirements. Reporting to the Vice President, SOX Compliance, this role oversees the execution and continuous enhancement of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR).

Responsibilities

Lead the planning, execution, and management of the organisation's SOX and compliance program, ensuring timely and effective completion of quarterly and annual cycles.

Partner with the VP, SOX Compliance to drive ongoing improvement in program maturity, scalability, and risk coverage.

Oversee the day‑to‑day SOX activities, including scoping, risk assessments, and control identification in collaboration with key stakeholders for final approval by the VP, SOX Compliance.

Assess and respond to new or evolving risks resulting from organisational changes, acquisitions, system implementations, or regulatory developments.

Ensure appropriate design and effective implementation of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR).

Oversee the control testing approach, including reliance strategies between management and Internal Audit, and ensure timely remediation of any deficiencies.

Serve as a central liaison between Finance, IT, Technical Operations, Internal Audit, and External Auditors to ensure alignment on control testing, reliance, and remediation activities.

Support the VP, SOX Compliance in delivering clear and timely communication to senior leadership and control owners on SOX status, findings, and remediation progress.

Prepare and present regular updates to enable reporting to the CFO, senior audit leadership, and Audit and Risk Committees on SOX compliance status, key findings, and emerging risks.

Maintain high standards of documentation and oversee the control certification and quarterly sub‑certification processes.

Manage and mentor a team of SOX professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, excellence, and collaboration.

Provide coaching, guidance, and professional development opportunities to enhance team performance and technical expertise.

Identify and implement opportunities to leverage technology, automation, and data analytics to strengthen control effectiveness and program efficiency.

Support integration of SOX activities with wider internal control, governance, ESG, and enterprise risk management initiatives.

Requirements

Minimum 5–8 years of experience in SOX compliance and internal control design within a multi‑jurisdictional public company or professional services firm (Big 4 preferred).

In‑depth knowledge of IFRS and U.S. GAAP to identify and manage financial reporting risks; experience in a mining environment will be advantageous.

Strong knowledge of the COSO

• Framework, PCAOB standards, and SEC reporting requirements.

Familiarity with IT General Controls (ITGCs), system access and change management controls, and Information Prepared by the Entity (IPE) requirements.

Solid understanding of financial statement assertions, control testing methodologies, and deficiency evaluation criteria.

Proven experience in designing, implementing, and evaluating internal controls in accordance with SOX requirements using the COSO framework.

Demonstrated success in managing and remediating control deficiencies, including significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.

Proven experience leading or coordinating external audit interactions.

Strong understanding of financial reporting processes, data flows, and control dependencies across systems.

Hands‑on experience with ERP and consolidation systems such as SAP and HFM (required); experience with Workiva and Nomos One is beneficial.

Proven experience in designing and delivering SOX‑related training (e.g., SOX and SOX) and broader internal control and risk awareness programs across all levels of the organisation.

Excellent analytical, critical‑thinking, and problem‑solving skills with a detail‑oriented, risk‑focused mindset.

Exceptional communication and presentation abilities, capable of translating complex control issues into clear, actionable insights for senior leadership and audit committees.

Proven leadership and project management experience in cross‑functional and multicultural environments.

Ability to influence stakeholders and drive a culture of compliance, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Adept at identifying and implementing process improvement opportunities without compromising control effectiveness.

Rewards

The position offers a competitive remuneration package.

Contact Us

Please apply directly by submitting your resume, preferably as a Microsoft Word document.