SOX & Internal Controls Manager

• World leading Fortune 500 Healthcare company
• Leadership role driving SOX controls and compliance
• North Sydney, $160k-180k + Super (Hybrid working)

This is a fantastic entry opportunity to join a recognised world leader within the medical technology sector. Boasting an inclusive and empowering culture, our client has been decorated with numerous “Employee Engagement” and “Employer of Choice” awards as they strive for excellence through a continuous improvement mindset. This role offers flexible working arrangements and a genuine career development opportunity beyond the completion of the contract.

The need has arisen for a proven manager to join the team and deliver in this highly visible challenge. Reporting to the Financial Controller, the role will influence throughout the organisation at a senior management and executive level to deliver robust advice and counsel on all control/ compliance and business improvement initiatives. Responsibilities will include:

• Executing the annual Assurance Program through regular communication and presentation with Senior and Executive leaderships teams, Board of Directors and external auditors
• Work closely with business stakeholders to ensure control documentation is maintained and that findings related to Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting are assessed and reported
• Owning SOX process documentation including Controls Matrix/ process maps
• Lead change management initiatives from an internal control compliance perspective ensuring that sound financial controls are built into process changes and key business initiatives. This include control implementations for future acquired businesses
• Work with the Business Controls Team to complete the SOX risk assessment and materiality assessment as well as the fraud risk assessment.

You will be a CA/CPA qualified with at least 8-10 years of internal audit, compliance and SOX Governance expertise that are complemented by demonstrable leadership and influencing skills. Prior FMCG or stock inventory-based sector knowledge within a complex multinational or sizeable locally listed entity would be highly advantageous. 

If this sounds like your next challenge, please contact Syed Ali on 02 8274 0205 or email your resume through to [email protected] quoting reference number SA12703.