Internal Auditor - SOX Specialist

About the Business

An opportunity to be an Internal Auditor - SOX Specialist for a large, listed company based in Quinton. This position is perfect for a determined individual who is looking to move from practice. The Internal Auditor SOX Specialist is responsible for executing internal audits with a strong focus on SOX compliance. The role gives you fantastic experience and exposure working within a successful, motivated finance team.

Main Duties:

As an Internal Auditor, your main duties include:

• Manage internal controls and SOX compliance activities, including risk assessments, scoping decisions, and maintenance of documentation such as narratives, flowcharts, and control listings.
• Conduct testing of key controls covering both design and operating effectiveness across financial processes and IT environments.
• Partner with control owners to ensure controls are clearly understood, properly executed, and consistently maintained.
• Identify control issues, perform root cause analysis, and support the development and implementation of remediation plans.
• Plan and execute internal audits in alignment with the annual audit plan, evaluating process risks, control structures, and operational efficiency.
• Prepare thorough audit workpapers, testing procedures, and reports that clearly present observations, recommendations, and action plans while adhering to relevant professional standards.
• Collaborate with business and technology teams to provide guidance on control expectations, SOX requirements, and best practices.
• Assist external auditors during their annual procedures, including walkthroughs and documentation support.
• Advise process owners on opportunities to enhance control design and improve automation.
• Deliver timely updates to management on risks, issues, and remediation progress.
• Monitor, track, and validate corrective actions taken in response to control deficiencies and audit findings.

Location / Office / Culture

The role is hybrid with 3 days in the office based in Quinton. The company operates from a modern office, where collaborative working and employee progression is highly valued. The business offers flexible working and, due to the size of the company, offers great opportunity for career growth and development.

What We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:

• 3 5 years of experience in internal audit or similar controls-focused work.
• Experience within practice or industry.
• Solid understanding of SOX and experience testing financial and/or IT general controls.
• Strong analytical skills, clear communication, and high attention to detail.
• Able to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Effective at building relationships with teams across finance, operations, and IT.

Why Join the Business

• Learn from fantastic managers
• Flexible working in a modern environment
• A company with a track record of internal progression
• Generous holiday allowance

About Us

We are a local accountancy recruitment specialist. We appreciate that roles are often online for a long period of time. If you want to check if this role is still live or just want more details before applying, call us directly.

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