Title: SOX Analyst

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 + bonus & benefits

Location: central London with 1 day WFH per week

Our client, a multinational FTSE 250 Energy group, is looking for a SOX Analyst to join their Finance team based in London. The individual will be part of a dynamic and ambitious team while working closely with different departments across the group.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in SOX scoping & planning including communications both externally and internally.
• Assist in maintaining and updating SOX-related documentation, including process narratives, risk and control matrices, and flowcharts.
• Ensure accurate and timely updates to control activities and compliance requirements.
• Perform walkthroughs of new processes to be implemented and prepare control activities to mitigate highlighted risks in the processes.
• Work with external parties to facilitate management testing of SOX controls.
• Work with process owners to implement corrective actions and remediation plans.
• Monitor compliance with SOX policies and procedures across various departments.
• Assist in periodic reviews and assessments of control environments.
• Collaborate with internal teams, external auditors, and consultants to ensure alignment on SOX compliance requirements.

Capabilities and experience the candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field (required).
• 1-2 years of experience in internal audit, external audit, compliance, or SOX-related roles (preferred).
• Strong understanding of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO).
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with audit software (Workiva).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical mindset with problem-solving abilities.
• Prior experience in working with Microsoft Dynamics 365 will be a plus.