Senior SOX Risk Analyst

Morgan McKinley are partnering with a Global Bank as they expand their SOX team in Sydney. We're on the hunt for a highly experienced Senior SOX and Risk Analyst to join the successful Finance team. This is a 6-12 month day rate contract position that is highly likely to convert to a permanent role.

A key part of this role will be operational risk management, looking at ways to improve control and strengthen the risk environment in relation to SOX. You will provide first line support to internal and external stakeholders in response to operational risk and ensure that the finance department is compliant with the Global Bank's standard. This role would ideally suit an experienced auditor who has had a focus on risk and control around SOX, looking for their next challenge.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement and maintain the operational risk and governance framework, ensuring internal controls align across the frameworks.
• Take ownership of the Controls Scoping, Risk Controls Self Assessments (RCSAs) and Test of Design Walkthroughs. Be the point of contact for all SOX testing, ensuring that all controls are tested regularly and that necessary changes are made.
• Provide support to the first line testers and second line monitors from both a process and documentation perspective.
• Work closely with external auditors, process owners, senior management and the operational risk teams. Coordinate with offshore counterparts who also conduct a lot of testing for Australia.
• Optimise controls from Manual to Automated, identify internal control deficiencies and create and implement corrective actions for processes in SOX scope.

Requirements:

• Chartered Accountant with 5-10 years experience working within financial services and operational audits.
• Proven experience in a hands-on SOX Compliance role.
• Successful project management skills, excellent communication both written and verbal and the ability to work autonomously to deliver within tight timeframes.
• Strong analytical and Excel skills, a great attention to detail and a passion for problem solving.
• Confident in dealing with key stakeholders across different business units to build relationships and influence.

To apply for this role, please click the link otherwise please reach out to Hannah Sykes.