Freelance Internal Auditor - SOX Compliance. LilyLifestyle

Freelance Internal Auditor required for a temporary project in West Yorkshire, immediately start, 10 weeks, up to £525 per day, umbrella (Inside IR35). Hybrid working 1‑2 days in the Leeds office.

The internal auditor will play a pivotal operational leadership role in delivering a high‑quality Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX) compliance programme and ensuring robust internal controls over financial reporting. Acting as a central coordinator, the auditor will oversee the timely and effective execution of all financial‑control‑related projects across a diverse customer portfolio. Responsibilities include driving consistency and integrity of the SOX framework by coordinating testing activities, supporting management with control design and documentation, and assisting in the evaluation and remediation of control deficiencies.

The auditor will serve as the key point of contact for customer process owners and senior management, ensuring that all compliance activities are delivered smoothly, efficiently, and to a high professional standard.

• Professional certifications beneficial: ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIA, or CISA.
• 4‑5 years of experience combining SOX, internal or external audit, or financial controls.
• Strong technical knowledge of the Sarbanes‑Oxley Act, COSO internal control framework, and risk management principles with deep understanding of the end‑to‑end SOX compliance lifecycle.
• Proven ability to coordinate complex processes and manage competing priorities to meet deadlines.
• Experience assisting with control design, process documentation, and managing the remediation of control deficiencies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to partner effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the business.
• A highly organised, proactive, and detail‑oriented approach to ensuring the quality and timeliness of deliverables.