SOX Compliance Specialist

Job Title

SOX Compliance Specialist

Job Description Summary

The IT SOX Compliance Specialist reports to the Global SOX 404 Controls * Compliance Associate Director. This role is responsible for assisting with Cushman & Wakefield's annual SOX 404 compliance cycle and corresponding activities. The core responsibilities include the mapping out and in-depth testing of relevant business process controls, identifying and reporting of control gaps, follow-up of remediation actions, and educating control owners and business functions on controls compliance. This role is critical to the ongoing evolution of the firm's SOX 404 program.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• SOX Documentation: Assist the process owners with updating process flowcharts and other key SOX documentation as needed.
• SOX Project Management Participation: Assist with the strategic annual, quarterly and on-going Sarbanes-Oxley 404 and 302 compliance delivery with SOX 404 compliance managers and their stakeholders.
• SOX Scoping: Will support performing a risk assessment analysis and scope SOX processes and controls in support of regions/C&W SOX 404 certification
• SOX testing: Perform SOX 404 controls testing for C&W locations globally, including testing areas such as revenue, purchasing, financial statement close, fixed assets, client accounting, payroll, IT General Controls and corporate financial controls testing
• Internal Audit: Assist ad-hoc internal audit projects

Regular Tasks:

• Process flowchart updates & mapping of key and non-key controls
• Completion of risk assessment analysis in order to scope out processes and controls per region to include in the annual SOX testing cycle
• Execution and documentation of process walkthrough discussion and associated controls testing
• Follow-up and validation of controls remediation actions
• Assistance with delivering SOX controls & compliance trainings
• Liaison with the external auditors to facilitate their review and testing of the firm's control environment as part of the annual financial reporting cycle

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in security, information technology, accounting, or finance is required, or equivalent experience required.
• 2-3 years of progressive experience in Big Four and/or IT internal audit department.
• COSO/COBIT frameworks, SOX, ISO, internal controls & test plan development.
• Fluent in English (both oral and written)

Skills

• Expertise in Sarbanes-Oxley 404 Compiance
• Deep understanding of internal controls and information security
• Understanding of the COSO/COBIT frameworks, SOX< ISO, internal controls & test plan development
• CISA or other relevant certification preferred
• Advanced proficiency in Excel
• Apply knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, IT general controls and the COSO 2013 framework
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders. Work collaboratively and constructively across geographies, functions and time zones. Provide accurate and timely reporting of status and results.
• Problem solve root causes collaboratively. Critical thinking and problem solving that result in process improvements
• Excellent soft skills, including communication, management of direct and indirect reports, negotiation, and being able to drive win-win solutions wherever possible
• Demonstrate strong analytical, accounting and audit skills
• Detail oriented
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize, follow-through, and manage multiple tasks, responsibilities and deadlines
• Self-starter with flexibility, desire and eagerness to take ownership of related tasks and responsibilities in order to keep the project on schedule
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills

INCO: âœCushman & Wakefieldâ