SOX Compliance Specialist

SOX Compliance Specialist

Pay Rate: 28-32 per hour

contract - 40 hours a week

8-5 Monday - Friday - CST

Madison MS

***This is now an onsite position.

Overview

The SOX Compliance Specialist will be responsible for coordinating SOX program activities, to include but not limited to, scheduling walkthroughs (internal and external), document business procedures, manage and track SOX control documentation requests, perform preliminary review of control documentation for sufficiency and prepare status reports as necessary. Ideal candidates possess demonstrated ability to build positive work relationships, excellent time management and organization skills, and are willing to jump in and perform ad-hoc tasks as requested.

Major Job Activities

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Description

Assist in scheduling meetings with business process and control owners.

Document and/or update business processes and controls, to reflect current and accurate procedures.

Collaborate with process owners to ensure SOX documentation is kept up to-date for testing and remediation activities.

Coordinate with internal and external auditors to ensure documentation requests are submitted timely. Escalate potential issues and delays to prevent testing delays.

Develop positive relationships with key stakeholders to facilitate an open line of communication regarding pending due dates and questions.

Assist process owners with remediation activities including status tracking of corrective actions and remediation date for timely testing.

Demonstrate clear and concise writing and verbal skills to communicate issues in simple terms to clients and team members.

Be a trusted advisor and intermediary between our clients and their auditors; responding timely to client needs and acting as a key contact with clients.

Balance competing priorities and manage time effectively to maintain SOX program schedule.

Material & Equipment Directly Used

Personal computer and other general computer equipment.

Proficient in the use of computers and computer software programs such as Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Qualifications

Education/Certifications:

One-year related experience may be substituted for one year of education if degree is required.

Education/Experience Requirements

Bachelors Degree in accounting, finance, business, data analytics, or IT/MIS.

1 - 4 years’ experience in public accounting, consulting, corporate accounting, SOX and/or internal audit.

Demontrated project management skills including ability to manage multiple tasks, self-prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Progression towards professional certifications: CPA, CIA, CFE, PMP

Need to be a US citizen.