Business Consultant (SOX & Internal Controls)

About the Position

We are offering a 12-month contractual opportunity for a proactive team member to support our Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance and internal control frameworks. The successful candidate will possess experience in SOX compliance, auditing, and risk advisory, ideally within the technology sector. Nevertheless, candidates with relevant expertise and a keen interest in this role are strongly encouraged to apply. This position presents a valuable chance to utilize your skills and contribute significantly to establishing and maintaining a robust control environment across our varied business units.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the SOX Manager in implementing and managing SOX compliance activities.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation such as process narratives, flowcharts, and risk/control matrices.
• Conduct control testing and evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to document processes and assess control design effectiveness.
• Identify control deficiencies, support remediation efforts, and ensure timely resolution.

Candidate Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3 to 6 years of relevant experience, including experience with Big 4 public accounting firms, SOX advisory services, or internal controls.
• Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills, coupled with solid business acumen and the ability to interpret complex data into actionable insights.
• Fluent in English, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Google Suite applications (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting the design, implementation, and testing of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) aligned with SOX standards.
• Ability to collaborate with process owners across functions (such as Order to Cash, both automated and manual processes) to evaluate risks and ensure controls are effectively designed and functioning properly.
• Experience maintaining and updating process flow documentation, risk-control matrices, and narratives using tools like AuditBoard.
• Ability to coordinate with external auditors during walkthroughs, control testing, and evidence collection processes.
• Track record of monitoring and closing remediation efforts for control deficiencies in a timely manner.
• Experience testing automated controls and performing Internal Process Evaluation (IPE) testing, including system report accuracy and end-user computing assessments.
• Strong project management capabilities with a proven history of delivering high-quality results under tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as Oracle or Workday.