We are looking for a SOX Compliance Manager in Lahore. He will be responsible for managing and overseeing the company’s Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance program to ensure adherence to internal control and financial reporting requirements. This role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining effective internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with SOX regulations.
The ideal candidate will also have hands-on experience in deploying and managing SOX compliance processes using ServiceNow or similar Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) platforms.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the end-to-end SOX compliance program, ensuring full adherence to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act requirements.
- Develop, document, and maintain internal control frameworks to support financial reporting integrity.
- Collaborate with Finance, IT, and Audit teams to identify and remediate control gaps.
- Oversee annual risk assessments, control design, and operating effectiveness testing.
- Manage relationships with external auditors and coordinate audit requests and responses.
- Ensure CEO and CFO certification processes align with SOX compliance requirements.
- Utilize ServiceNow GRC (or similar tools) to automate SOX control testing, documentation, and reporting.
- Lead or support the ServiceNow SOX compliance module deployment, ensuring proper configuration, data integration, and workflow setup.
- Provide training and guidance to control owners on SOX requirements and best practices.
- Monitor changes in business processes or systems that may impact internal controls, and recommend appropriate updates.
- Prepare management reports and dashboards summarizing SOX compliance status, issues, and remediation progress.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field. (CPA, CIA, or CISA certification preferred.)
- Experience: Minimum 5–8 years of relevant experience in SOX compliance, internal audit, or financial controls management.
- Strong understanding of SOX Section 404 and COSO Internal Control Framework.
- Hands-on experience with ServiceNow GRC, particularly in SOX compliance deployment and automation.
- Familiarity with IT General Controls (ITGC), application controls, and audit processes.
- Excellent project management, analytical, and communication skills.
- Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with ServiceNow GRC implementation or customization.
- Knowledge of financial systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) and their integration with compliance tools.
- Strong data analysis and reporting capabilities using dashboards and automation tools.
- Proven track record of driving process improvements in internal control environments.