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Job Description: SOX Compliance Specialist

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.

Experience  :4-6 Years 

Location  : Bangalore | HYBRID 

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.

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.

• Experience in a public accounting firm or internal audit function preferred.
• Strong understanding of 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.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• 4-6 years of experience in SOX compliance or a related field.
• Knowledge of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and related regulations.
• CPA or CIA certification preferred.

• Individual Contributor.
• Internal team.
• External stakeholders.

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At Vodafone, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers – we’re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact.

What you’ll do

Who you are

• Assist in the development, documentation, and testing of internal controls related to financial reporting in accordance with SOX requirements.
• Conduct risk assessments and identify control gaps within business processes.
• Coordinate and support SOX audit activities, including control testing and remediation efforts.
• Collaborate with finance, IT, and business teams to implement corrective actions for control deficiencies.
• Prepare clear and concise reports on SOX compliance status, audit findings, and remediation progress.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of SOX regulations and industry best practices.
• Support external and internal auditors during SOX audits.
• Facilitate training sessions to increase awareness of SOX controls and compliance requirements.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in SOX compliance, internal audit, or financial controls.
• Strong understanding of SOX 404 requirements and internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO).
• Experience with control testing, documentation, and remediation processes.
• Familiarity with IT general controls (ITGC) and application controls is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and compliance management software.

• Certifications such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) , Certified Public Accountant (CPA) , or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) .
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and control monitoring tools.
• Knowledge of regulatory environments and financial reporting standards (GAAP, IFRS).
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external auditors.

Req ID:
Remote Position: No
Region: Asia 
Country: India 
State/Province: Chennai 
City: Guindy, Chennai 

Summary

The Senior Specialist, IT Risk and Compliance requires extensive experience with Regulatory Compliance (IT SOX, NIST, ISO) in order to be capable of managing IT controls and monitoring activities while coordinating IT compliance projects. The incumbent will interact with internal and external stakeholders and provide support and guidance around IT policies, risk and compliance.

Detailed Description

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

Physical Demands

Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.
Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data. Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.

Typical Experience

Between 7 to 12 years of experience and obtaining the CISO certification.

Typical Education

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.

Celestica is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on any protected status (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran or disability status or other characteristics protected by law).
At Celestica we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. Special arrangements can be made for candidates who need it throughout the hiring process. Please indicate your needs and we will work with you to meet them.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Celestica (NYSE, TSX: CLS) enables the world’s best brands. Through our recognized customer-centric approach, we partner with leading companies in Aerospace and Defense, Communications, Enterprise, HealthTech, Industrial, Capital Equipment and Energy to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges. As a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development – from drawing board to full-scale production and after-market services for products from advanced medical devices, to highly engineered aviation systems, to next-generation hardware platform solutions for the Cloud. Headquartered in Toronto, with talented teams spanning 40+ locations in 13 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia, we imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers.

Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.
Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.

The Senior Manager, SOX Compliance is a highly motivated and results-oriented leader. A strategic thinker focused on the execution and delivery of a world-class Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) compliance program. This position is key in supporting our Global SOX Compliance Leader across regions, to manage the company’s SOX compliance program, drive innovation, strengthen relationships with our stakeholders, and build / manage a cohesive and efficient team.

The ideal candidate will be an internal controls subject expert with significant experience and excellent working knowledge of SEC and SOX requirements, as well as US accepted accounting practices (GAAP). They have had experience in identifying and driving improvements in SOX compliance, internal controls, and risk assessment programs. They will have the ability to work with and direct a local team with global responsibilities to deliver a leading practice control environment and culture, strong executive presentation, communication, and problem-solving skills; and be comfortable in dealing with ambiguity in a fast-paced and changing environment.

Responsibilities:

·    Lead the execution of annual SOX Compliance program as follows:

o   Oversee coordination and performance of detailed walkthroughs of key processes to document the design of key SOX controls, develop or update process narratives and identify any design gaps for remediation.

o   Oversee performance of testing of key controls, confirm any deficiencies with control owners and where required, develop, validate, and coordinate remediation actions.

o   Provide guidance and support to the testing team in terms of testing approach and documentation.

o   Manage resource assessment and allocation, quality assurance on testing, issue verification and remediation, and general project and issue reporting.

o   Be a trusted partner to control owners and functional leaders to drive meaningful and sustainable remediation to identified or expected internal controls issues.

• Effectively partner with the Regional SOX Compliance teams.
• Participate in annual SOX scoping and risk assessment process by collaborating with cross-functional teams to stay up to date on significant changes internally and externally that may have an impact on the design and/or operating effectiveness of controls.

·    Develop and conduct risk and control assessments to assess key operational and financial risk across area of responsibility.

·    Provide leadership to business compliance representatives in the execution of internal control related assessments and control deficiency remediation.

·    Implement leading practice control guidance to ensure the Company meets SOX requirements.

• Drive innovation to reduce the number of manual controls, working with IT and other teams by automating control activities, ITGCs, and embedding data analytics into SOX processes.

·    Provide input into the development and enhancement of control related policies and procedures for the organization.

• Maintain on-going communication with internal and external auditors including alignment on SOX planning, walkthroughs/testing, audit requests, and deficiency evaluation.

·    Continue to develop, enhance, and provide leading class practice reporting to key stakeholders.

·    Support the 302 sub-certification process for areas of responsibility.

·    Develop structured and systematic training programs to enhance the control environment and culture within the organization.

·    Serve as a subject matter expert to provide support and guidance to stakeholders and SOX teams.

·    Provide training and guidance to local SOX team.

·    Attract, develop, and retain diverse talent for the local SOX team.

·    Mentor, engage, and support team members, offering substantive, objective, and timely feedback on performance through both formal and informal channels.

·    Provide career coaching and development to help team members achieve their personal goals and explore career path opportunities.

Professional Skills: 

·    Maintain and exhibit the highest standards of ethics, professionalism, integrity, and discipline.

·    Demonstrated expertise in fundamentals of internal controls and testing design.

·    Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills required to work effectively across regions, business units and functions.

·    High attention to detail.

·    Focus on continuous improvement.

·    Extensive knowledge of SOX Section 302 and 404a requirements and relevant audit standards.

·    Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including documentation of audit findings and recommendations.

·    Ability to relate to people at all levels in the organization, with the experience and ability to motivate, manage, rally and mentor their team.

·    Possess project management skills to facilitate timely completion of established project and audit milestones.

·    Ability to handle highly confidential information in a strictly professional manner.

·    Critical thinking, analytical and financial analysis skills.

·    Excellent team skills and talent development skills.

Qualifications:

·    Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or equivalent.

·    Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant or equivalent certification.

·    10+ years of combined relevant audit and/or SOX compliance experience required, including relevant Big 4 public accounting experience.

• Demonstrated expertise in fundamentals of internal controls as well as audit and testing design.

·    Strong analytical skills with experience in statistical modeling and analysis.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.

As SOX Compliance Team Lead you will be part of a newly created organization, the Assurance Tower, that provides compliance-related support primarily (but not limited to) Global Finance Services. You will supervise a team of SOX Compliance Specialists who work together with the first lines of defense by performing continuous checks for completeness, accuracy, and documentation of SOX controls.

Main responsibilities:

• Manage a team of SOX Compliance Specialists. Define yearly priorities for team members in line with Assurance Tower annual priorities. Supervise and support team members to deliver on their yearly priorities.
• Assess team performance by establishing metrics/KPIs and performing sample check of team members work. Provide professional advice for area of expertise and act as first-level escalation point. Identify individual development plans with team members and monitor progress
• Foster performance culture. Coach and mentor SOX Compliance Specialists as part of their continuous development. Manage Control Activities ensure readiness for testing with the Control owners by sample testing and/or re-performance of control steps. Support process owners/documentation owners in applying SOX relevant controls and their documentation.
• Assist first lines of defense to prevent control failures and deficiencies. Perform internal control walkthroughs/testing. Aid in defining findings, root cause analysis, sustainable action plans, and their monitoring. Escalate non-compliance issues to service lines (GPLs, GPOs)
• Support Global Business Process Leads/Owners in timely submission and completion of testing results. Partner with the Business and Internal Control: Aid first lines of defense in utilizing consistent reports and control processes across geographies.
• Liaise between Business and Internal Control on interpreting SOX requirements. Manage relationship with control owners, co-operate on control framework improvements with Business. Make recommendations on control environment enhancements.

About you:

• Experience  : 10+ years experience in SOX testing and/or internal control management (Risk and Control Self-Assessment, Internal Control System, etc) 2 years experience in leading teams.
• Global Business Services / Shared Service Center experience gained in the field of accounting, financial controlling, supply chain, collections, or procurement. Proven ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SAP.
• Soft Skills:  Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities. Strong interpersonal skills for effective collaboration. Detail-oriented with excellent organizational capabilities
• Preferred  : Advanced degrees such as MSc or MBA/Chartered Accountant, ACCA or any similar accounting qualifications. Audit experience gained at Big4 companies
• Languages  : Verbal and written fluency in English.

Why choose us

• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
• Enjoy a thoughtful, we'll-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
• Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and we'llbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention, and we'llness programs and at least 14 weeks gender-neutral parental leave.
• Opportunity to work in an international environment, collaborating with diverse business teams and vendors, working in a dynamic team, and fully empowe'red to propose and implement innovative ideas.