Financial & SOX Compliance Officer

Overview

Are you a finance or audit graduate looking to build a solid career in financial controls and compliance? This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on exposure to financial reporting, internal controls, and SOX compliance within a structured, professional environment.

This established and reputable organisation operates within a regulated, performance‑driven environment and places strong emphasis on governance, accuracy and ethical financial reporting. The company offers a supportive platform for junior professionals to learn from experienced finance and compliance specialists while building a strong technical foundation. You will form part of the finance and compliance function, supporting financial controls, SOX compliance processes and audit readiness.

This role is ideal for a detail‑oriented individual who wants long‑term career growth in finance, internal audit or risk and governance.

• Strong learning and development exposure
• Hands‑on SOX and financial controls experience
• Career progression into compliance, audit or finance leadership

• Assist with documenting and maintaining financial processes, controls and SOX documentation
• Perform testing of internal controls and support remediation of identified gaps
• Support monthly and quarterly financial reconciliations and reporting processes
• Prepare audit evidence and liaise with internal and external auditors
• Track compliance issues, action plans and reporting deadlines

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Internal Auditing, Risk Management or a related field

• 3+ years’ experience in finance, audit, compliance or internal controls
• Exposure to internal audit, financial reporting or compliance environments advantageous
• Basic understanding of the Sarbanes‑Oxley Act or internal controls will be beneficial
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• High attention to detail and analytical ability
• Good written and verbal communication skills

• Strong ethical standards and confidentiality
• Ability to meet deadlines and work in a structured environment

Riah Mthimunye – Researcher:
Finance & IT