Team Lead : SOX Compliance

CA Financial Appointments; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Cape Town is seeking a SOX Compliance Team Lead to manage a team of accountants. This role requires a strong background in Big 4 accounting, internal controls, and IFRS. The successful candidate will oversee compliance efforts and lead a team to ensure quality controls and training. Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in Internal controls (US SOX).
• At least 2 years in management/team lead positions.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of SOX Accountants and Specialists.
• Oversee scoping and risk assessment for SOX annual planning.
• Invest in training and development of the finance team.

Skills

Problem Solving

Critical Thinking

Time Management

Interpersonal Skills

Education

CA(SA)

Job description

A great opportunity is available for a SOX Compliance Team Lead, to manage a team of SOX Accountants

POSITION INFO :

A great opportunity is available for a SOX Compliance Team Lead. You will manage a team of SOX Accountants and Specialists, making sure internal control requirements are met through regular assessments, training, and working closely with the team and key stakeholders. You will have a strong background in Big 4 accounting, experience with the online gaming industry, ERP systems, and data analytics and IFRS skills. Your hands on problem-solving, critical thinking, and time management will be key assets for this role.

Responsibilities :

• Management of a team
• Oversee scoping and risk assessment efforts for management's SOX annual planning.
• Oversee walkthroughs of Key Processes and maintain up to date documentation
• Lead and manage updates / development of current risk and control matrixes.
• Identify new material transactions, developing risks, control matrixes and control implementation
• Monitor progress against Sox and Internal Audit timelines, execution of plans including reports
• Invest in the training and development of the finance team and other departments
• Work closely with External and Internal auditors
• Ensure quality and consistency of controls
• Develop clear and realistic plans to tackle any identified areas of material weakness or significant deficiency

Requirements :

• CA(SA) ideally, with a minimum of 7 years of experience in Internal controls (US SOX)
• Experience in management / team lead positions of at least 2 years
• IFRS knowledge and experience.
• Proven experience to lead and take ownership of projects from conception to completion
• Ability and flexibility to work well under tight deadlines, prioritize and multi-task
• Ability to adjust priorities and manage time
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across departments
• Collaborative team player with the ability to foster good working relationships

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