Senior Manager-SOX at SNG GrantThornton

JOB PURPOSE:

• The SOX Senior Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing SOX engagements within the Business Risk Services division. The role focuses on providing assurance & advisory services to listed and multinational clients requiring compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), particularly Sections 302 and 404.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

SOX Reviews

• Lead end-to-end SOX reviews.
• Oversee scoping, risk assessments, control design reviews, and testing of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR).
• Proficient in reviewing and providing guidance relating to process narratives, risk and control matrices, working paper and related documentation.
• Evaluate control deficiencies and provide remediation guidance.
• Review and sign off on SOX documentation, testing, and reporting.
• Provide technical guidance on SOX, internal controls, and governance frameworks.

Client Relationship Management

• Serve as primary engagement lead for SOX clients.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships at executive and board level.
• Present findings and recommendations to Audit Committees and senior management.
• Identify cross-selling opportunities within BRS and broader service lines.

Risk & Governance

• Align client internal control environments with frameworks such as Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO).
• Advise clients on governance, risk management, and internal audit best practices.
• Monitor regulatory developments affecting listed entities and multinational corporations.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead and manage engagement teams, including Managers, Assistant Managers, and Consultants.
• Review workpapers and ensure compliance with firm methodology and quality standards.
• Coach and mentor team members.
• Participate in recruitment and performance management within BRS.

Business Development

• Support proposal development and pitch presentations.
• Contribute to thought leadership in SOX and governance.
• Assist in developing new service offerings within BRS

REQUIREMENTS:

Qualification

• CIA,CISA or Equivalent professional qualifications.

EXPERIENCE:

• 8–10+ years’ experience in internal audit, SOX compliance, or risk advisory.
• SOX Compliance or Risk Advisory
• Proven experience leading large SOX engagements
• Strong knowledge of ICFR, ITGCs, and regulatory environments (US-listed entities advantageous).
• Experience within a Big 4 or mid-tier professional services environment preferred.