Senior SOX Control Analyst

Jobtailor; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Johannesburg seeks an experienced SOX Compliance professional to lead risk assessments and design COSO-aligned controls. You will drive scoping, evaluate emerging risks, and collaborate with internal and external auditors to strengthen the control environment.

Required 6+ years in SOX/compliance, with certifications such as CPA/CA(SA)/CIA/CISA. Strong data analysis, ERP/PowerBI proficiency, and excellent stakeholder management are essential for success in a multinational setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• 6+ years’ experience in SOX compliance, internal audit, or financial controls.
• Strong understanding of SOX and COSO frameworks.
• Experience in a listed or multinational environment.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CA(SA), CIA, or CISA.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess key financial reporting risks across digital platforms, payments and transactional flows, and regulatory and jurisdictional requirements.
• Lead or actively drive annual SOX scoping and risk assessment exercises.
• Evaluate emerging risks and their impact on the control environment.
• Support the design and implementation of COSO-aligned controls.
• Assess existing control structures and recommend improvements.
• Drive continuous improvement of the SOX control framework.
• Integrate controls into new systems, processes, and business initiatives.
• Perform quality assurance reviews of processes and controls.
• Assess SOX implications of accounting or regulatory updates, process or policy changes, system implementations, and organisational restructuring.
• Assess control deficiencies, perform root cause analysis, and support remediation plans.
• Track, monitor, and validate remediation activities.
• Maintain oversight of deficiency trends and recurring issues.
• Support SOX PMO governance, cadence, and delivery standards.
• Coordinate SOX activities and contribute to planning cycles, timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Prepare and maintain process narratives, flowcharts, and Risk and Control Matrices.
• Prepare SOX status updates, memos, dashboards, metrics, and audit committee reporting materials.
• Support SOX and internal control policies.
• Develop and deliver SOX training materials.
• Collaborate with Internal Audit and External Auditors during walkthroughs, testing, and audits.
• Own responses to audit queries and requests for assigned areas.
• Liaise between the SOX team and control owners.
• Identify and drive opportunities to simplify, standardise, and automate controls.
• Support systems and data analytics to enhance control effectiveness.

Skills

SOX Compliance

COSO Framework

Data Analysis

Internal Audit

Financial Controls

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Organisational Skills

Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field

CPA, CA(SA), CIA, or CISA

Tools

Workiva

Optro

PowerBI

ERP Systems

SOX Tools

Job description

• Identify and assess key financial reporting risks across digital platforms, payments and transactional flows, and regulatory and jurisdictional requirements
• Lead or actively drive annual SOX scoping and risk assessment exercises
• Evaluate emerging risks and their impact on the control environment
• Support the design and implementation of COSO-aligned controls
• Assess existing control structures and recommend improvements
• Drive continuous improvement of the SOX control framework
• Integrate controls into new systems, processes, and business initiatives
• Perform quality assurance reviews of processes and controls
• Assess SOX implications of accounting or regulatory updates, process or policy changes, system implementations, and organisational restructuring
• Assess control deficiencies, perform root cause analysis, and support remediation plans
• Track, monitor, and validate remediation activities
• Maintain oversight of deficiency trends and recurring issues
• Support SOX PMO governance, cadence, and delivery standards
• Coordinate SOX activities and contribute to planning cycles, timelines, milestones, and deliverables
• Prepare and maintain process narratives, flowcharts, and Risk and Control Matrices
• Prepare SOX status updates, memos, dashboards, metrics, and audit committee reporting materials
• Support SOX and internal control policies
• Develop and deliver SOX training materials
• Collaborate with Internal Audit and External Auditors during walkthroughs, testing, and audits
• Own responses to audit queries and requests for assigned areas
• Liaise between the SOX team and control owners
• Identify and drive opportunities to simplify, standardise, and automate controls
• Support systems and data analytics to enhance control effectiveness

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
• 6+ years’ experience in SOX compliance, internal audit, or financial controls
• Strong understanding of SOX and COSO frameworks
• Experience in a listed or multinational environment
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Skilled in managing multiple stakeholders, timelines, and audit deliverables
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CA(SA), CIA, or CISA
• In-depth knowledge of sports betting markets, including odds calculation, betting types and market trends
• Previous experience in the online gaming or casino industry, with a strong understanding of player behaviour and industry regulations
• Familiarity with gambling regulations and compliance requirements in various jurisdictions
• Experience with ERP systems and SOX tools (e.g., Workiva, Optro, PowerBI, etc.)
• Experience working with external and internal audit teams
• Clear, confident written and verbal communication
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work with cross-functional teams
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple projects
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to high‑quality work
• Adaptability in fast‑moving environments

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in SOX compliance and internal controls, with a strong understanding of SOX and COSO frameworks. Capable of assessing financial reporting risks, implementing effective controls, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance control effectiveness.

Highest‑signal resume keywords

• SOX Compliance
• COSO Framework
• Data Analysis
• Internal Audit
• Financial Controls

Hard Skills

• Financial Reporting
• Risk Assessment
• Control Environment Evaluation
• Quality Assurance Reviews
• Root Cause Analysis
• Process Improvement
• Control Structure Assessment
• Process Narratives
• Flowcharts
• Risk and Control Matrices

Soft Skills

• Communication
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Organisational Skills
• Collaboration
• Attention to Detail

Certifications & Qualifications

• CPA
• CA(SA)
• CIA
• CISA

Industry Keywords

• Sports Betting Markets
• Gambling Regulations
• Online Gaming
• Casino Industry
• Player Behaviour

Tools & Technologies

• ERP Systems
• SOX Tools
• Workiva
• Optro
• PowerBI