SOX Manager

POSITION SUMMARY:

The SOX Manager will be responsible for managing the organization's auditing strategy and activities for regulatory compliance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist in the evaluation and design of internal controls with business teams.

Identify opportunities to streamline and rationalize controls.

Work closely and coordinate with Internal/External Auditors in the overall testing of controls.

Be the liaison between the external audit and business owners during the SOX design and testing.

Perform walkthroughs in coordination with internal and external auditors to obtain an understanding of the business process.

Prepare business process documentation, including flow charts, narratives and risk control matrices.

In the event of a control deficiency identified, work closely with the business process owner to assist in the documentation of the control deficiency analysis and assist in its remediation efforts.

Support acquisition integration to ensure internal controls are implemented across new operations.

Monitor changes in regulations and standards related to SOX compliance, and update policies and procedures accordingly.

Interpret and communicate compliance requirements to IT and business teams.

Coordinate the assessments of IT general controls to identify weaknesses and areas for improvement.

Coordinate joint venture audits among business teams.

EDUCATION & REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting

+5 years of program management experience focused on SOX and SOC compliance programs

Experience with evaluating control design, operating effectiveness, and strong understanding of how to support testing results.

SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Strong understanding of relevant regulations and standards (e.g., SOX)

Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Requires sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, to permit the employee to function in a general office environment and accomplish tasks and duties as outlined above.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

ABOUT VAALCO:

VAALCO Energy, Inc. is a Houston, Texas-based independent energy company principally engaged in the production, development, and acquisition of oil and natural gas properties in West and North Africa and western Canada. VAALCO’s strategy is to increase reserves and production through the development and exploitation of international oil and natural gas properties, with a primary focus on Africa. The Company’s properties are located in offshore Gabon and Equatorial Guinea, onshore Egypt, and western Canada.