Company: ROBERT WALTERS
Job Type: Permanent, FullTime
Salary: £800 - £1,000 per day
Robert Walters ~ Interim Director of SOX Compliance ~ 3-6 months contract ~ West Midlands
Our client is looking for an Interim Director of Audit, SOX and Accounting Policy to oversee all aspects of internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements, and developing and maintaining accounting policies in accordance with US GAAP and IFRS standards.
Location: West Midlands (3 days a week)Contract length: 3-6 monthsContract hours: Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours per weekSalary: £800 - £1000 per day
Key Responsibilities of the Interim Director of Audit and SOX
- Review audit findings and recommendations and collaborate with management to develop action plans for addressing any identified deficiencies
- Manage the annual internal audit program, including risk assessment, audit planning, and audit fieldwork
- Ensure that key internal controls are designed and operating effectively to mitigate financial reporting risk
- Lead the SOX compliance program, including scoping, risk assessment, control documentation, testing, and remediation
- Manage the US PCAOB Audit (including Sox), UK Statutory Audits and coordination of overseas audits with overseas accountants
- Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures in compliance with US and UK GAAP standards
Key Essentials of the Interim Director of Audit and SOX
- Chartered Accountant (e.g., ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
- Extensive experience in internal audit, external audit, SOX compliance, or accounting policy roles, preferably in a publicly traded company environment
- In-depth knowledge of US GAAP and SOX requirements
- Experience in building SOX programs and processes
At the Robert Walters Group, we endeavour to contact all candidates to register their details. However, due to the high number of applications we receive, if we have not reached out to you within 72 hours, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
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