About the position
Description
JOB PURPOSE:The SOX Senior Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing SOX engagements within the Business Risk Services division. The role focuses on providing assurance and advisory services to listed and multinational clients requiring compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), particularly Sections 302 and 404.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:1. SOX Reviews
- Lead end-to-end SOX reviews.
- Oversee scoping, risk assessments, control design reviews, and testing of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR).
- Proficient in reviewing and providing guidance relating to process narratives, risk and control matrices, working paper and related documentation.
- Evaluate control deficiencies and provide remediation guidance.
- Review and sign off on SOX documentation, testing, and reporting.
- Provide technical guidance on SOX, internal controls, and governance frameworks.
2. Client Relationship Management
- Serve as primary engagement lead for SOX clients.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships at executive and board level.
- Present findings and recommendations to Audit Committees and senior management.
- Identify cross-selling opportunities within BRS and broader service lines.
3.Risk and Governance
- Align client internal control environments with frameworks such as Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO).
- Advise clients on governance, risk management, and internal audit best practices.
- Monitor regulatory developments affecting listed entities and multinational corporations.
Team Leadership and Development - Lead and manage engagement teams, including Managers, Assistant Managers, and Consultants.
- Review workpapers and ensure compliance with firm methodology and quality standards.
- Coach and mentor team members.
- Participate in recruitment and performance management within BRS.
Business Development - Support proposal development and pitch presentations.
- Contribute to thought leadership in SOX and governance.
- Assist in developing new service offerings within BRS
REQUIREMENTS:
Qualification
CIA,CISA or Equivalent professional qualifications.
EXPERIENCE:8-10+ years' experience in internal audit, SOX compliance, or risk advisory.
- SOX Compliance or Risk Advisory
- Proven experience leading large SOX engagements
- Strong knowledge of ICFR, ITGCs, and regulatory environments (US-listed entities advantageous).
- Experience within a Big 4 or mid-tier professional services environment preferred.
Package & Remuneration
Market Related
About Us
SNG Grant Thornton is a forward-thinking firm where you'll work with diverse clients and professionals dedicated to delivering excellence.
We are a member firm of Grant Thornton International, one of the world's leading international organisations of independently owned and managed accounting and consulting firms.
We offer high-quality assurance, tax and advisory services to a diverse range of clients. Our success is based on great depth of expertise, delivered in a distinctively personal and straightforward way.
