Senior Internal Audit/SOX Advisor

The Sr. Internal Audit/SOX Advisor provides guidance on Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance, Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR), and internal audit activities. This role partners with finance, operations, IT, and external auditors to strengthen the control environment, drive continuous improvement, and ensure accurate, reliable financial reporting. The Advisor acts as a trusted resource for management on risk assessment, control design/effectiveness, and audit readiness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead SOX / ICFR program, including risk assessment, control identification, documentation, testing, remediation, and reporting.
• Perform and/or review walkthroughs, design effectiveness testing, and operating effectiveness testing of key financial and IT general controls.
• Advise process owners and control owners on control design improvements, gap remediation, and sustainable control enhancements.
• Coordinate with external auditors on SOX scoping, testing strategies, evidence requests, and deficiency evaluations.
• Conduct or support internal audits focused on financial reporting, operational processes, and compliance risks; prepare clear audit reports with actionable recommendations.
• Maintain and enhance process narratives, flowcharts, risk-control matrices (RCMs), and control documentation.
• Monitor and track control deficiencies, significant deficiencies, and material weaknesses through to remediation and re-testing.
• Support quarterly and annual SOX certifications (e.g., Section 302 and 404) and management’s assessment of ICFR.
• Stay current on PCAOB standards, SEC guidance, COSO framework updates, and emerging risks; proactively advise leadership on implications.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to the continuous improvement of the internal audit and SOX methodology.
• Participate in special projects, fraud risk assessments, or process improvement initiatives as needed.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 4–8+ years of progressive experience in internal audit, external audit (Big 4 preferred), SOX compliance, or ICFR.
• Strong working knowledge of SOX 404, COSO 2013, PCAOB standards, and internal control frameworks.

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