Risk and Controls Lead- SOX Control & Compliance II

Risk and Controls Lead- SOX Control & Compliance IIJob#: 3055364

Job Description:

Risk and Controls Lead Support execution of key work streams within the SOX and ICFR program. This role is responsible for leading assigned reviews end-to-end, including risk assessments, walkthroughs, controls testing, documentation refresh, issue tracking, and stakeholder coordination.

Key Responsibilities:

SOX / ICFR Workstream Ownership:
Own end-to-end delivery of assigned SOX and ICFR reviews, including planning, walkthroughs, testing, issue tracking, and reporting against program milestones

Risk Assessment & Control Identification:
Perform and coordinate risk assessments to identify significant processes, key controls, and changes in systems, products, or business activities impacting financial reporting risk Controls Testing:
Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of key SOX manual controls through evidence review, exception analysis, and clear documentation of conclusions

Documentation Management:
Lead refreshes of narratives, risk and control matrices, flowcharts, and control inventories to ensure documentation remains current, complete, and audit ready

Stakeholder Coordination:
Work closely with control owners, Finance, Technology, and business partners to schedule walkthroughs, obtain evidence, resolve questions, and complete testing on time Issue Management & Remediation:
Identify control gaps or weaknesses, assess potential impact, support remediation planning, and validate corrective actions

Audit Partnership:
Serve as a key liaison for internal and external auditors, providing high-quality support and clear communication throughout the audit lifecycle

Management Reporting:
Prepare concise updates on progress, risks, issues, and remediation status, escalating matters where appropriate

Team Support &

Coaching:

Provide day-to-day guidance to junior team members on testing methodology, documentation standards, and stakeholder engagement

Qualifications:

5+ years of experience in SOX testing, internal audit, external audit, finance controls, controllership, or risk and controls roles

Strong understanding of SOX, ICFR, internal controls, and financial reporting processes in a regulated environment

Proven experience conducting controls testing, leading walkthroughs, documenting processes, evaluating exceptions, and producing high-quality working papers

Strong auditing background with the ability to independently execute testing once shown the process

Ability to manage multiple work streams and deadlines with strong analytical, organizational, and execution skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across multiple stakeholder groups and levels of seniority

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

Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel

Preferred Experience:

Experience in banking or financial services

Knowledge of automated controls, system reports, interfaces, spreadsheets/end-user computing, and related IT control dependencies

Familiarity with enterprise controls frameworks such as COSOProfessional qualification such as CA, CPA, ACCA, ACA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent preferred

Exposure to process improvement, automation opportunities, or control rationalization initiatives

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