SOX Control Manager

Main Purpose:

• A short statement which explains why the job exists.
• SOX Manager is to be: Responsible for SOX control testing, tracking testing progress, documenting business processes, identifying risks, and ensuring appropriate controls are in place. Works closely with internal teams and external auditors and external consultants and supports business teams in understanding and meeting SOX compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

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• Focus on critical activities and disregard minor occasional tasks.
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Internal controls testing & oversight

• Perform SOX control testing, including planning, execution, and documentation.
• Oversight on internal and external testers
• Monitor testing progress, track issues, and ensure timely remediation.
• Monitor the status and timely completion of assigned control testing activities.

Business Process Documentation & Risk Assessment

• Support the documentation of end-to-end business processes Flowcharts and Narrative identify risks, control gaps, and opportunities for process improvement. Evaluate process risks and assess whether existing controls effectively mitigate identified risks. Assist in defining process flows and identifying internal control deficiencies or design gaps.
• Provide guidance, as needed, to Business Group leaders, BG Champions, Control Owners, and external consultants on SOX requirements and evidence expectations.
• Review testing results and recommend process or control enhancements required to achieve or maintain SOX compliance.

Issue Identification & Remediation Support

• Identify internal control deficiencies and clearly communicate findings to relevant stakeholders. Support the tracking, coordination, and follow-up of remediation plans with control owners. Perform retesting of remediated controls to confirm effective implementation and sustained operation.

Mange SOX GRC tool

• SOX repository Management Support the accurate maintenance and ongoing updates of the SOX compliance database and related tools (Optro), ensuring data integrity and audit readiness.

Policies, Procedures & Standards Documentation

Assist in the development, documentation, and periodic updating of internal control guidelines, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and policies and procedures as well as the maintenance of the Policy and SOX Hub.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LANGUAGE, & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Academic Level: Bachellors degree in accounting or similar
• Language(s) and level of proficiency: Proficient in Spanish English Language, Portuguese a plus
• Knowledge/Experience: Financial Audit, SOX Compliance Knowledge, Internal Audit and Company Knowledge desired Work Experience: 8+
• Physical requirements for the position such as mobility, vision, strength, etc. (applicable in line with local laws): Able to work remotely, independently and in the office three time a week.
• being a able to lead or be a team member as necessary, Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong analytical and problem-solving skills