Senior SOX Compliance Specialist

Markham - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 13 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Senior SOX Compliance Specialist will be designated as Honda Canada Finance Inc. (HCFI) SOX Lead and supports Hondas compliance activities related to Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) Certification.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Reviews Global and Regional SOX instructions annually and plan yearly SOX activities

Reviews the adequacy of HCFIs key controls and documents the linkage of key controls to in-scope processes

Assesses whether there are any significant changes in HCFI internal controls and reports to local and regional management as needed

Perform & facilitate SOX risk assessment obtain and document understanding business processes using risk-based approach to ICFR in the COSO Framework.

Leads the determination of IT General Control (ITGC) scope for HCFI based on Process Level (PLC) controls with assistance from other SOX Leads and/or other IT teams

Engages in annual planning and regular status meetings with American Honda Finance Corporation (AHFC) SOX Lead

Communicates upcoming SOX related activities and deliverables to HCFI Business Owners to support control operation and testing activities

Ensures HCFI process narratives and key control matrices are reviewed for completeness accuracy and appropriateness

Provides guidance to HCFI business owners including training regarding control design and operation best practices

Coordinates with internal testing teams external auditors and Business Owners in implementing test plan

Evaluates deficiencies and assist control owners in developing and monitoring remediation plans

Review System & Organization Control (SOC) reports identify exceptions and its potential impact to HCFIs control environment

Reports SOX results to local and regional management periodically as well as other requests

Obtains interim and annual sub-certifications from HCFI Business Owners

Tracks SOX testing time spent and outside fees incurred and reports to Regional SOX management

Makes recommendations with respect to improvements in HCFI compliance testing and gap assessments conducting follow-up audits and liaising with various parties to maintain SOX standards

Develop and maintain accurate documentation of all internal control compliance activities and audit reports
Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

University Degree in related field

One or more Financial (CPA CA CMA CGA) or Audit (CIA CISA) or Information Technology (CISSP)

5 or more years in relevant experience areas preferred

Must entail excellent negotiation and conflict management skills

Ability to adapt and learn quickly

Ability to take initiative and display leadership

Must be advanced in MS Word Excel PowerPoint

Strong organizational skills attention to detail is essential; problem-solving and analytical skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to multitask; prioritize and work independently under pressure within strict deadlines

Ability to create collaborative working relationships with internal and external affiliates

Ability to build rapport and work effectively in a team environment

Develops and maintains good working relationships with all members of the team.

Develops and maintains good working relationships within Honda North America as well as all other internal and external stakeholders.

Develop establish and maintain good working relationship with Honda North America suppliers partners consultants stakeholders and other network contacts.

Enjoys team-building approach of management and department - shares results.

Please note that as of November 2nd 2025 we have moved to a four day in office one day work from home model for current hybrid roles.

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Required Experience:

Senior IC

The Senior SOX Compliance Specialist will be designated as Honda Canada Finance Inc. (HCFI) SOX Lead and supports Hondas compliance activities related to Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) Certification.RESPONSIBILITIESReviews Global and Regional SOX instructions annually and plan yearly SOX activitiesReviews the...

The Senior SOX Compliance Specialist will be designated as Honda Canada Finance Inc. (HCFI) SOX Lead and supports Hondas compliance activities related to Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) Certification.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Reviews Global and Regional SOX instructions annually and plan yearly SOX activities

Reviews the adequacy of HCFIs key controls and documents the linkage of key controls to in-scope processes

Assesses whether there are any significant changes in HCFI internal controls and reports to local and regional management as needed

Perform & facilitate SOX risk assessment obtain and document understanding business processes using risk-based approach to ICFR in the COSO Framework.

Leads the determination of IT General Control (ITGC) scope for HCFI based on Process Level (PLC) controls with assistance from other SOX Leads and/or other IT teams

Engages in annual planning and regular status meetings with American Honda Finance Corporation (AHFC) SOX Lead

Communicates upcoming SOX related activities and deliverables to HCFI Business Owners to support control operation and testing activities

Ensures HCFI process narratives and key control matrices are reviewed for completeness accuracy and appropriateness

Provides guidance to HCFI business owners including training regarding control design and operation best practices

Coordinates with internal testing teams external auditors and Business Owners in implementing test plan

Evaluates deficiencies and assist control owners in developing and monitoring remediation plans

Review System & Organization Control (SOC) reports identify exceptions and its potential impact to HCFIs control environment

Reports SOX results to local and regional management periodically as well as other requests

Obtains interim and annual sub-certifications from HCFI Business Owners

Tracks SOX testing time spent and outside fees incurred and reports to Regional SOX management

Makes recommendations with respect to improvements in HCFI compliance testing and gap assessments conducting follow-up audits and liaising with various parties to maintain SOX standards

Develop and maintain accurate documentation of all internal control compliance activities and audit reports
Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

University Degree in related field

One or more Financial (CPA CA CMA CGA) or Audit (CIA CISA) or Information Technology (CISSP)

5 or more years in relevant experience areas preferred

Must entail excellent negotiation and conflict management skills

Ability to adapt and learn quickly

Ability to take initiative and display leadership

Must be advanced in MS Word Excel PowerPoint

Strong organizational skills attention to detail is essential; problem-solving and analytical skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to multitask; prioritize and work independently under pressure within strict deadlines

Ability to create collaborative working relationships with internal and external affiliates

Ability to build rapport and work effectively in a team environment

Develops and maintains good working relationships with all members of the team.

Develops and maintains good working relationships within Honda North America as well as all other internal and external stakeholders.

Develop establish and maintain good working relationship with Honda North America suppliers partners consultants stakeholders and other network contacts.