SOX Audit Manager

Malvern, PA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Vanguards Internal Audit & SOX department is seeking a SOX Audit Manager to join the SOX Audit Services (SAS) this role you will engage in key activities across the Corporate SOX audit lifecycleplanning risk assessment testing execution and conclusionwhile supporting control owners through certifications and issue remediation.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop deep expertise in Corporate SOX finance and risk management. You will help drive process improvements mitigate risk and strengthen governance through effective control strategies and strong stakeholder relationships. We are seeking someone who brings strong critical and conceptual thinking exceptional project and relationship management skills and strong communication influence judgment and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

Execute key assurance activities across the full SOX audit cycle including planning and performing process walkthroughs; preparing reviewing and approving control design and operating effectiveness testing; and escalating identified control changes or exceptions.
Ensure the quality completeness and reliability of SOX documentation including control narratives flowcharts risk assessments and other supporting artifacts in alignment with internal audit standards and external audit expectations.
Partner with management to advance effective remediation of control deficiencies including forming wellreasoned conclusions monitoring remediation plans and progress and proactively identifying and surfacing related risks.
Support SOX certification activities ensuring required deliverables are complete accurate and submitted in accordance with established timelines.
Partner with Internal Audit to align scope reduce duplication of effort and facilitate efficient and effective audit execution.
Drive continuous improvement by leveraging technology automation and data analytics to enhance control testing efficiency and SOX campaign execution.
Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Undergraduate degree required; advanced degree or professional certification (e.g. CPA CIA CISSP CISA) is a plus.
Minimum of five years related work experience with knowledge of SOX concepts practices and procedures; audit experience within public accounting and/or internal audit is a plus.
Experience with controls audit or risk (i.e. financial controls testing internal audits operational audits advisory/consulting/compliance) within the financial services industry corporate finance functions or risk management highly preferred.
Experience testing designing or evaluating workflows preferred.
Proven ability to think critically and conceptually exercise sound judgment and make effective decisions in a dynamic environment; proficiency in data analytics to support insight-driven decision-making.
Excellent project management communication and relationship management skills; ability to influence and collaborate across multiple stakeholders.

Special Factors

Sponsorship

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

At Vanguard we dont just have a missionwere on a mission.

To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning collaboration and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.

Required Experience:

Manager