Snr Specialist Sox IM
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Job Location:
Johannesburg - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
16 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Sasol is a global integrated chemicals and energy company with a 75-year heritage. Through our talented people we use our expertise and selected technologies to safely and sustainably source manufacture and market chemical and energy products globally. When you join Team Sasol you are joining a company that puts people at the center of everything we do.
Sasol invests in its employees along every stage of the career path and offers development opportunities to help you cultivate your career in a culture that embraces diversity and inclusion.
Job Req ID
11103
Closing Date
22 January 2026
OME
FIN: Financial Controlling & Governance
Geographical Area
Sandton Gauteng
Purpose of Job
This position will be responsible for ensuring compliance with SOX 404 (Sarbanes-Oxley Act) requirements and maintaining robust IT General Controls (ITGC) across the organization. The individual will serve as a trusted partner and the connective tissue between the business internal audit and our external auditors demonstrating technical and internal controls expertise to help us continually assess and manage risks in the IT environment while also supporting business objectives.
Key Accountabilities
This role will assist in the sustainment of the SOX404 process which comprises of the following requirements:
Direction and support to Information Technology (IT) / Information management (IM) Function with SOX compliance requirements as applicable to IT/IM.
Support IT/IM function during the SOX management testing cycles internal and external audit process.
Guide IT/IM function to identify internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) gaps and provide direction in designing and implementing sustainable solutions to ensure ongoing compliance.
Support the IM Function with ICFR risk assessments and implementing ITGCs .
Prepare quarterly SOX reports to EXCO and Governance meetings (where applicable).
Facilitate the SAP Critical Actions review process within the IT/IM Function .
Co-ordination of the testing of the annual COSO controls within the IM/IT function.
Provide advisory SOX IT integrated expertise to IM Globally.
Thorough understanding of IT systems and ITGCs to ensure compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX).
Advise IT/IM on all ongoing SOX certification and compliance processes in terms of Section 404 including reports to the Group SOX Committee and input into the reports to the Audit Committee.
Coordinate regarding progress issues concerns challenges and suggestions and manage the evaluation of all control deficiencies).
Ensure IM controls are updated on Workiva all changes followed the proper management of change process.
Coordinate the process of obtaining SOX 404 Certification Letters from IT/IM function.
Ensure IT/IM function (control owners) are trained on changes in SOX process and all relevant SOX information including COSO.
Stays abreast with new developments in the Sarbanes Oxley COSO PCAOB the various accounting standards and NYSE environments.
Support the IT scoping and perform risk assessments.
Monitor and update SOX controls documentation in Workiva platform inclusive of risk information and results of assessments.
Independent Review and Quality assurance of results of the IT/IM SOX management testing including adequacy of evidence.
Support and guide the business on review of SOC reports .
Develop and prepares SOX training materials and facilitate SOX training to the IM team .
Support the IM team on evaluation and remediation of any deficiencies significant deficiencies and/or material weaknesses .
Support the IM function during the internal and external audit processes.
Perform SOX impact assessment for the IM projects to ensure that IT systems and financial processes are in compliance with SOX regulations and are properly designed for all in-scope processes.
Work with the business to identify opportunities for automation and process improvements that enhance control environments and drive efficiency including determination of use of AI.
Formal Education
3-4-year Relevant University Degree
Post Graduate Hon degree (Finance /Information Technology) will be advantageous
CIA /CISA / CA(SA) will be advantageous
Working Experience
Required Personal and Professional Skills
BCCollaborates
BCOptimizes Work Processes
TCFinancial Systems
TCPolicies and Procedures
TCReporting
BCManages Complexity
TCCosting and Budgeting
BCValues Diversity and Inclusion
BCManages Ambiguity
TCCompliance Management
Sasol is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Inspired by our Purpose of Innovating for a better world Sasol acknowledges that diversity is intrinsic to the fabric of our organisation and is the key to our growth and success. Sasol is committed to the full inclusion of all suitably qualified individuals. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups and people with disabilities according to Sasols Employment Equity Plan. This includes reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Our automated process is designed to efficiently assess a large volume of applications. Should you not hear from us within 60 days of the advert closing then kindly consider your application unsuccessful. Thank you once-more for your interest in Sasol as your employer of choice and we wish you all the best with your career aspirations and future applications with us.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Sales Experience
- Crane
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Microsoft Word
- Case Management
- OSHA
- Team Management
- Catheterization
- Microsoft Outlook Calendar
- EHS
About Company
Sasol is a global chemicals and energy company. We are a public company listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange in South Africa and the New York Stock Exchange in the United States.
