Principal - SOX & Internal Audit - Buy Side Firm

Principal - SOX & Internal Audit - International Buy Side Firm

Our Client is a leading international buy-side firm.

Primary Responsibilities :

- Responsible for overseeing the effective operation of the company's internal controls over financial reporting

- Manage a team of SOX reviewers and testers to ensure execution of the testing of the design and effectiveness of established controls and processes

- Assist internal teams in the re-design or creation of enhanced controls to streamline and build more effective processes and assess in the quarterly SOX 404 financial statement risk assessment.

- Monitor the design & operating effectiveness of the existing SOX internal controls to ensure compliance with regulatory and audit guidance

- Liaise with external/internal auditors, process owners and other key stakeholders on testing, projects, reporting metrics, status & other deliverables

- Manage staff to accomplish results through effective recruitment and selection, training and development

- Participate in SOX Budget, Target Operating Models and Resource Planning Sessions

Qualifications & Experience :

- Qualified CA/CIA/CPA with 15-20 years of post-qualification experience in Internal Audit (Preferably Big 4)

- Strong Controls and Sarbanes Oxley expertise: COSO, COBIT

- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, GRC Tools- Archer a plus

- A forward thinking, creative individual with high ethical standards & strong analytical and problem-solving skills

- Strong project management skills and able to manage multiple priorities