ABOUT THE JOB
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Engagement Support & Delivery Execution
Assist in internal audit and US SOX engagements from planning through reporting and remediation tracking.
Support development of engagement plans, timelines, and workpaper organization; execute assigned tasks to milestones under the direction of the Engagement Manager.
Coordinate with client process owners to gather evidence, schedule walkthroughs, and follow up on open items.
Provide timely status updates and flag issues or risks to engagement leadership for appropriate escalation.
Adhere to firm methodology, documentation standards, and quality expectations.
SOX 404 Program Execution (First-Year and Ongoing)
Support financial statement risk assessment and SOX scoping activities, including:
Identification of significant accounts and disclosuresRelevant assertions mapping
In-scope processes, locations, entities, and key systems
Assist in the design and enhancement of SOX frameworks aligned with COSO and SEC/PCAOB requirements.
Coordinate with IT audit specialists to align business process controls with ITGCs, key reports, interfaces, and system dependencies.
Support SOX readiness assessments, including gap analysis against SOX requirements, control environment evaluation, and preparation of clients for external audit scrutiny.
Help establish "audit-ready" evidence standards and drive consistent execution expectations for control owners.
SOX Documentation — Design, Preparation & Review
Prepare and/or review SOX documentation, including:Risk and Control Matrices (RACMs)
Process narratives and/or flowchartsWalkthrough materials and supporting evidence lists
Key report and IPE (information produced by the entity) documentation
Design or recommend SOX documentation structures tailored to client environments, ensuring alignment with COSO frameworks and PCAOB standards.
Evaluate existing documentation for completeness, technical accuracy, and defensibility under external audit scrutiny; recommend enhancements where gaps are identified.
Translate walkthrough outcomes into clear, structured control descriptions, risks, frequencies, and evidence requirements.
Assist clients in building sustainable documentation practices that support ongoing SOX compliance beyond the initial engagement.
Walkthrough Facilitation & Control Gap Identification
Participate in and help facilitate walkthroughs with process owners across key cycles (e.g., Revenue/AR, Procure-to-Pay/AP, Record-to-Report/Close, Treasury, Equity, Intercompany, Payroll, Inventory where applicable).
Identify design gaps, control weaknesses, and documentation deficiencies; validate control ownership and performance.
Evaluate whether controls appropriately address risks and assertions; confirm completeness of control populations and evidence.
Deficiency Assessment & Remediation Support
Assist in assessing control deficiencies (design and operating effectiveness) and performing root cause analysis.
Support severity evaluation consistent with SOX guidance (deficiency, significant deficiency, material weakness) in coordination with the Engagement Manager.
Contribute to development of practical remediation plans, including:
Control redesign or new control implementation
Compensating/mitigating controls where appropriate
Testing approach for remediation validation
Track remediation progress and communicate status, risks, and dependencies to engagement leadership.
Internal Audit Advisory & Risk Management Support (as applicable)
Execute risk-based internal audits, governance reviews, process improvement reviews, and compliance/statutory requirement reviews.
Draft and/or improve policies, procedures, and controls to strengthen governance and operational effectiveness.
Provide value-added recommendations grounded in industry and leading practices.
Team Support, Coaching & Quality
Review RACMs, narratives, and audit documentation for quality, completeness, and methodology compliance.
Assist in training team members on SOX concepts, control design, and documentation standards.
Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance engagement environment.
Engagement Operations (Business Management)
Support engagement administration including scheduling, workpaper organization, and coordination with engagement leadership.
Contribute to proposal support, scoping discussions, and client presentations as needed.
Apply sound judgment to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in fast-paced environments.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Minimum Education/Experience
Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Finance, Internal Auditing, or related field.
CPA preferred; CIA/CISA and other relevant certifications are a plus.
4–6+ years of progressive experience in internal audit, SOX 404, and internal controls (Big 4 or comparable advisory environment preferred).
Demonstrated experience supporting US SOX business process engagements; first-year SOX implementation exposure strongly preferred.
Hands-on experience preparing and/or reviewing RACMs, narratives, walkthrough documentation, and control evidence requirements.
Experience in SOX readiness assessments, including conducting gap analyses, evaluating control environments, and assessing organizational readiness for external audit.
Demonstrated ability to design or recommend SOX documentation structures (RACMs, process narratives, flowcharts) tailored to client-specific environments and aligned with COSO/PCAOB standards.
Exposure to identifying control gaps and contributing to remediation planning; familiarity with deficiency evaluation concepts.
Exposure to ERP environments (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Workday, Dynamics) and key report/IPE considerations.
Pre-IPO and/or complex, multi-entity environments preferred.
Willingness to work from Tuesday to Saturday from 1:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Technical and Other Skills
Working knowledge of COSO, SOX 404, and SEC/PCAOB-aligned documentation expectations.
Solid understanding of financial controls (GL, intercompany, bank reconciliations, tax controls, statutory considerations).
Ability to design, structure, and critically evaluate SOX documentation for accuracy, completeness, and audit defensibility.
Good client-facing communication skills (written and verbal); ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Strong organizational and project coordination skills; able to manage multiple workstreams and meet deadlines.
Analytical and problem-solving skills; able to exercise professional judgment in ambiguous situations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); comfort working with audit tools and shared documentation platforms.
PERKS & BENEFITS
Perks and benefits would include:
Remote setup
Company-provided equipment for seamless experience
Quarterly team activities to stay connected and engaged
