What are the responsibilities and job description for the SOX Compliance Specialist position at Swanktek?
Job Details
Summary:
The SOX Compliance Specialist will be responsible for ensuring that the company's financial reporting and internal control procedures comply with the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX). The specialist will work closely with the company's IAM team and other Business units, internal and external auditors to identify areas of risk and develop and implement controls to mitigate those risks to ensure that all financial reporting and related processes are in compliance with SOX requirements.
Job Responsibilities:
- Review and evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting in accordance with the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
- Work closely with the IAM teams and other Business units to identify areas of risk and develop and implement controls to mitigate those risks
- Develop and maintain documentation of internal controls, including narratives and flowcharts
- Conduct testing of controls to ensure they are operating effectively and make recommendations for improvements as needed
- Monitor compliance with SOX requirements on an ongoing basis and report any deficiencies to management
- Stay up-to-date on changes to SOX regulations and ensure that the company's compliance efforts are in line with any new requirements
- Assist with the coordination of external audits related to SOX compliance
- Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned
Key Result Areas:
The SOX Compliance Specialist will primarily work in an office setting. This role may require some overtime or weekend work during peak periods, such as year-end reporting or external audits.
Requirements:
Competencies (Skills essential to the role):
- Experience in a public accounting firm or internal audit function preferred.
- Strong understanding on IAM workflows and integrations to ensure security controls are implemented in line with SOX compliance.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
