SOX Compliance Analyst

Job Title: Junior SOX Consultant / Analyst

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Department: Risk Advisory / Internal Audit / SOX Compliance

Employment Type: 12-Month Contract (Potential for Permanent 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 meticulous Junior SOX Consultant to join our Risk & Compliance team. In this position, you will play a key role in conducting Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX 404) testing, documenting process walkthroughs, and managing audit documentation.

The successful candidate will have a strong grasp of internal controls and demonstrate advanced proficiency in Excel (including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, and XLOOKUP) to effectively handle extensive data sets, 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 (e.g., Procure-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash, Record-to-Report).

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

Create clear, structured, and auditable workpapers in adherence to team methodologies and standards.

2. Walkthroughs & Documentation

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

Revise process narratives, flowcharts, and Risk & Control Matrices (RCMs) in accordance with process updates.

3. Data Analysis & Excel Reporting

Extract, cleanse, and summarize large data sets from ERP systems (e.g., SAP, NetSuite, Oracle) utilizing Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, and XLOOKUP.

Ensure the completeness and accuracy of data sets prior to selecting sample items for testing.

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

4. Deficiency & Audit Support

Identify and record control exceptions, testing gaps, and possible deficiencies.

Collaborate with external auditors by managing request lists, collecting evidence, and uploading samples to shared platforms.

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

Requirements & Qualifications

Must-Have Qualifications

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

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

SOX Fundamentals: Familiarity with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Section 404 requirements, internal control concepts, and financial assertions.

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

Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication abilities to engage professionally with process owners and external auditors.

Nice-to-Have Skills

Progress towards professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CIA, or CMA).

Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, NetSuite, or Workday.

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