Sox Compliance

Job Title: Junior SOX Consultant / Analyst

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Department: Risk Advisory / Internal Audit / SOX Compliance

Employment Type: 12-Month Contract (possibility of permanent position based on performance)

Experience Level: Entry to Mid-Level (1–3 years of experience in SOX testing, internal audit, or accounting)

Job Summary

We are looking for a detail-oriented Junior SOX Consultant to become part of our Risk & Compliance team. This position involves assisting with the execution of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX 404) testing, documenting walkthroughs, and managing audit evidence.

The ideal candidate will have a strong grasp of internal controls and advanced Excel capabilities (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP) to manage large datasets, select audit samples, and maintain organized audit workpapers.

Key Responsibilities

1. Control Testing & Execution

Assist in conducting Design Effectiveness (DE) and Operating Effectiveness (OE) testing for business process controls, including Procure-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash, and Record-to-Report.

Carry out testing procedures, review supporting documentation, and reperform control activities to ensure compliance.

Create clear, structured, and auditable workpapers in accordance with team methodology and standards.

2. Walkthroughs & Documentation

Engage in control walkthrough meetings with process owners from accounting, finance, and operations.

Update process narratives, flowcharts, and Risk & Control Matrices (RCMs) as necessary based on process changes.

3. Data Analysis & Excel Reporting

Extract, clean, and summarize large datasets from ERP systems such as SAP, NetSuite, or Oracle using Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, and XLOOKUP.

Ensure completeness and accuracy of data populations prior to sample selection for testing.

Maintain centralized tracking sheets for audit request lists (PBCs) and updates on testing statuses.

4. Deficiency & Audit Support

Identify and document control exceptions, testing gaps, and potential deficiencies.

Coordinate with external auditors by managing request lists, gathering evidence, and uploading samples to shared repositories.

Follow up with process owners regarding the status of open remediation action plans.

Requirements & Qualifications

Must-Have Qualifications

Experience: 1–3 years of relevant experience in SOX testing, internal/external audit, or financial control compliance.

Excel Proficiency: Advanced skills in Excel, including the use of Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, IF statements, and Data Filters.

SOX Fundamentals: Solid understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Section 404 requirements, internal control concepts, and financial assertions.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to interact effectively with process owners and external auditors.

Nice-to-Have Skills

Progress toward professional certifications, such as CPA, CIA, or CMA.

Experience with ERP systems like SAP, NetSuite, or Workday.

Familiarity with Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) tools (e.g., AuditBoard, Workiva) or flowcharting software (Visio, Lucidchart).