SOX Senior Manager (VP)

SOX Senior Manager (VP Level) - Financial ServicesLondon | 100,000-120,000 + Bonus & BenefitsAn established and growing global financial services organisation is looking to appoint a SOX Senior Manager to join its London-based controls function.Operating within a complex, international and highly regulated environment, this is a senior role with responsibility for the delivery and ongoing development of the firm's SOX programme and financial controls framework.The position offers significant exposure across Finance, Risk, Treasury, Operations, Technology and Front Office functions, as well as regular interaction with senior management and external auditors.The RoleReporting to senior SOX leadership, you will take responsibility for key elements of the annual SOX programme, including:Leading SOX risk assessments, scoping, walkthroughs and control testing across key financial reporting processesOverseeing design and operating effectiveness testing and reviewing work completed by members of the SOX teamAssessing control deficiencies and supporting management with remediation plansMaintaining and enhancing process documentation, risk and control matrices and the wider financial controls frameworkSupporting management's SOX certification processManaging relationships with key control and process owners across Finance, Risk, Treasury, Operations, Technology and Front OfficeActing as a key contact for external auditors and coordinating SOX testing requirementsSupporting the assessment of IT application controls, SOC reports, information used in controls, EUCs and Management Review ControlsProviding senior management with clear reporting on SOX status, control deficiencies and remediation progressSupporting the integration of new businesses, systems and processes into the SOX framework following acquisitions and change programmesIdentifying opportunities to improve and automate the controls environment through technology, data analytics and continuous controls monitoringCoaching and overseeing SOX analysts/associatesAbout YouWe are looking for an experienced SOX / financial controls professional with a strong background in financial services.You are likely to have:Significant experience within SOX, financial controls, internal audit or external auditStrong knowledge of SOX 302/404 requirements and financial reporting controlsExperience within banking, broker-dealers, capital markets, asset management or a similarly regulated financial services environmentExperience leading SOX testing programmes and reviewing the work of othersStrong knowledge of control design, operating effectiveness testing and deficiency assessmentExperience dealing directly with external auditors and senior business stakeholdersExposure to ITGCs, application controls, SOC reporting and technology-related controlsStrong project management and stakeholder management skillsACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent qualification preferredBig 4 audit or advisory experience would be advantageousThis would suit an experienced SOX Senior Manager / VP-level Financial Controls professional looking for broader ownership and exposure within an international financial services organisation undergoing continued growth, investment and change.Inventum Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.Discipline(s): FinanceJob type: Permanent