SOX Manager, Internal Audit

Description

• Influence & Impact: Effectively influence stakeholders across multiple geographies and functions.
• Stakeholder Management: Establish and maintain strong working relationships, acting as the primary liaison between local management teams, Brookfield finance teams, and local/global statutory auditors.
• Decision-Making: Make sound, timely decisions on compliance and technical accounting matters.
• Documentation & Audit Standards: Prepare comprehensive working papers in line with SOX requirements and applicable audit standards.
• Reporting: Prepare and present periodic updates to local, regional and global teams on the various SOX programs.
• Conflict Resolution: Navigate differing priorities and resolve compliance-related issues collaboratively.
• Project Management: Collaborate with relevant teams and third-party firms for SOX program implementation, supervision of annual SOX control testing across multiple portfolio companies and support timely remediation of identified deficiencies.
• Lead SOX Program Management: Coordinate and support the design, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of SOX compliance programs across Brookfield’s investment companies in the region.
• Cross-Functional Partnership: Build strong relationships with finance, operations, and audit teams globally.
• Technical Accounting Advisory: Assist management in evaluating complex technical accounting issues under IFRS and provide guidance on internal control implications and SOX program.
• Third-Party Engagement: Identify and appoint external firms for SOX implementation and annual testing when required, including supporting the SVP/Directors in effort estimation, cost analysis, and fee negotiations.
• Communication: Deliver clear, concise updates to senior management and local teams.

Requirements

• Independence & Prioritisation: Ability to work autonomously, prioritise tasks effectively, and meet deadlines in a regional role.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to align SOX compliance objectives with broader organisational goals.
• Professional Certification: ACA, ACCA, CPA, CA, or equivalent designation.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office™ applications.
• Organizational Skills: Exceptional planning and organizational capabilities to manage multiple priorities.
• Cultural Awareness: Work effectively across diverse cultural and regulatory environments.
• Proactive Approach: Self-motivated and proactive in managing workload and pursuing professional development.
• Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to manage and influence stakeholders across diverse geographies.
• Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with the ability to multitask.
• Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of SOX requirements, internal control frameworks, and IFRS standards.
• Experience: 6 years Post-Qualified Experience , including at least 3 years in a supervisory role focused on accounting, integrated auditing, internal controls, and financial reporting, preferably with a Big Four firm or a large multinational organisation.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance