Internal Control SOX Specialist

il y a 4 semaines


Greater Paris Metropolitan Region, France PALICAO Temps plein

Palicao is recruiting on behalf of its client, a market-leading French international company currently experiencing a phase of significant structural maturity and global expansion.The company is a recognized French leader in its field, operating across multiple countries. As it drives the next phase of adoption for its products and services worldwide, it is committed to maintaining the highest standards of security and governance. To support this growth, the company is launching a strategic transformation phase and is seeking a Internal Control SOX Senior Expert to act as the hands-on lead for its SOX Readiness Program.The Mission:Reporting directly to the SOX Manager, your mission is to provide operational support in the deployment of the internal control framework. You will be responsible for the execution of testing campaigns, the documentation of processes, and the detailed tracking of remediation plans.This is a unique opportunity for a rigorous senior professional to learn from seasoned experts and gain hands-on experience in building a COSO 2013 compliant framework.Key Responsibilities1. Documentation & Process Mapping· Assist the Manager and process owners in formalizing process narratives and flowcharts (Accounting, FP&A, Procurement, IT).· Maintain and update the Risk and Control Matrix (RCM) based on changes in processes or systems.· Ensure all control documentation is centralized, version-controlled, and ready for external audit review.2. Testing & Execution (The Core)· Execute Tests of Design (ToD) and Tests of Operating Effectiveness (ToE) under the supervision of the Manager.· Perform detailed walkthroughs with business teams to gather audit evidence.· Select samples and verify the reliability of "Information Produced by the Entity" (IPE).· Document testing workpapers with a high level of rigor (Big-4 standard) to ensure they can be re-performed by external auditors.3. Remediation Tracking & Support· Track the status of identified gaps and deficiencies in a central tracker.· Follow up regularly with control owners to ensure remediation tasks are completed on time.· Assist the Manager in preparing data for status reports (KPIs/KRIs) for the Director.4. SOX Program Coordination· Schedule and organize meetings between the Internal Control team, business owners, and external advisors.· Assist in the preparation of training materials to diffuse the internal control culture.· Act as a first point of contact for requesting evidence during external audit cycles.QualificationsExperience & Background· 2 to 5 years of experience· Background: Experience in External Audit (Big 4 or mid-size firm) or Internal Control· Education: Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Audit, or Business School.Technical Skills· Solid understanding of financial and accounting principles.· Familiarity with the basics of Internal Control (COSO) and SOX requirements (audit methodology, sampling, documentation).· Proficiency in Excel (managing large datasets) and PowerPoint.Soft Skills & Mindset· Operational Rigor: You are organized, detail-oriented, and leave nothing to chance.· Eager to learn: You are looking for mentorship and want to become an expert in SOX/Internal Control.· Communication: Good writing skills (English is mandatory) and the ability to interact professionally with various departments.· Proactive: You don't wait for instructions; you identify missing documents and follow up on pending items


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