Job Title: SOX Controls Analyst
At a Glance
- SOX and internal controls background essential
- Scaling global technology business, Belfast based
- Hybrid working, 2 days per week in Belfast office
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunity to shape and strengthen controls in a high-growth, US-listed environment
About the Company
A rapidly scaling, US-listed global technology business with a significant and growing presence in Belfast. This is a business at an exciting stage of its development, expanding its internal audit and controls function to support ambitious growth plans across international markets. With a collaborative and forward-thinking culture, this is a firm that invests in its people and offers genuine opportunity for career development within a scaling global team.
The Role
A key hire within the internal audit and controls function, reporting directly to the Head of Internal Audit. The role sits at the heart of the business's SOX compliance programme, with responsibility for controls testing, documentation and remediation across a broad range of financial and operational processes. This is an excellent opportunity for a controls professional looking to broaden their experience within a fast-paced, high-growth technology environment with genuine international scale.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and execute SOX controls testing across key financial and operational processes, ensuring compliance with internal control requirements
- Document controls, testing procedures and findings to a high standard, maintaining audit-ready workpapers throughout
- Identify control deficiencies and work with process owners to develop and implement remediation plans
- Support the annual risk assessment process and contribute to the development of the internal audit plan
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across finance, technology and operations
- Monitor and track remediation activity, providing regular updates to the Head of Internal Audit and senior management
- Stay up to date with evolving SOX requirements, regulatory developments and best practice in internal controls
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives across the wider internal audit and controls function
What You'll Need
Essential:
- Qualified/part qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or relevant internal audit qualification (CIA)
- Proven experience in SOX compliance and controls testing
- Strong understanding of internal control frameworks including COSO
- Experience working within a US-listed or regulated environment
- Excellent attention to detail with strong documentation and workpaper skills
- Ability to build trusted relationships with stakeholders across the business
Desirable:
- Experience within a technology or financial services environment
- Exposure to data analytics or audit technology tools
- Experience working within a scaling or high-growth business
Why Apply
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Hybrid working, 2 days per week in Belfast office
- Clear career development pathway within a scaling global team
- High visibility role reporting directly to Head of Internal Audit
- A genuinely exciting business at an important stage of its growth
For more information, connect with Gemma Murphy on LinkedIn or submit your CV to gemma@ochopeople.com
