Team Lead: SOX Compliance

A great opportunity is available for a SOX Compliance Team Lead. You will manage a team of SOX Accountants and Specialists, making sure internal control requirements are met through regular assessments, training, and working closely with the finance team and key stakeholders. You will have a strong background in Big 4 accounting, experience with the online gaming industry, ERP systems, and data analytics and IFRS skills. Your hands on problem-solving, critical thinking, and time management will be key assets for this role.

Responsibilities:

  • Management of a team
  • Oversee scoping and risk assessment efforts for management’s SOX annual planning.
  • Oversee walkthroughs of Key Processes and maintain up to date documentation
  • Lead and manage updates/development of current risk and control matrixes.
  • Identify new material transactions, developing risks, control matrixes and control implementation
  • Monitor progress against Sox and Internal Audit timelines, execution of plans including reports
  • Invest in the training and development of the finance team and other departments
  • Work closely with External and Internal auditors
  • Ensure quality and consistency of controls
  • Develop clear and realistic plans to tackle any identified areas of material weakness or significant deficiency

Requirements:

  • CA(SA) ideally, with a minimum of 7 years of experience in Internal controls (US SOX)
  • Experience in management/team lead positions of at least 2 years
  • IFRS knowledge and experience.
  • Proven experience to lead and take ownership of projects from conception to completion
  • Ability and flexibility to work well under tight deadlines, prioritize and multi-task
  • Ability to adjust priorities and manage time
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across departments
  • Collaborative team player with the ability to foster good working relationships

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