IT Sox and Controls Manager in Târgu Mureş

Responsibilities • Work with management on all aspects of the Group’s SOX compliance program and projects, including planning, risk assessment, scoping, controls testing, control deficiency resolution management and reporting;• Have a key role in the implementation, completion, and maintenance of SOX internal control certification requirements;• Partner with the IT and business/finance process owners and instruct them to review existing processes and design controls and to map and document all new processes and procedures, across all business areas, to achieve SOX compliance;• Perform SOX management testing procedures during independent assessment of internal controls design and operating effectiveness;• Facilitate the remediation of control gaps and escalate possible critical issues to Company’s senior management;• Identify areas of potential improvement for key processes and procedures and support the management of the related processes and to implement improvements;• Drive control improvements and report on risk and compliance levels relating to business processes and entity-level controls;• Act as a liaison between Company and External Auditors and / or Consultants, as part of SOX-related projects and audits;• Ensure appropriate collaboration and regular communications with Internal Audit and External Auditors and assist Group’s Internal and External Audit where required to understand the control environment and business processes;• Manage and coach 1-2 direct reports. Work closely with Internal Tech and the Finance Shared Services team;• Support Head of SOX and Controls with maintaining tight internal control and ensuring that the company is kept up to date with recent SOX requirements and current best practices of comparable companies, and continuously apply this information to evolve the vision, strategy, and processes for Company’s SOX program;• Other key responsibilities: working with the integrations team to integrate acquired businesses into the company’s control environment and assist the SOX and Controls department / Head of SOX and Controls with ad-hoc tasks and projects that may impact the Group’s SOX control environment. Qualifications and Experience • Ideally 7-10 years of experience working in either: external audit with exposure to US Listed Companies OR as part of an internal controls/internal audit team in a SOX environment or similar;• SOX compliance experience. Big 4 experience preferred;• Deep knowledge of auditing principles, auditing standards, IIA standards, PCAOB, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements;• Deep knowledge of SOX requirements including IT applications, IT general controls, Automated Controls, process documentation tools, controls environments and of performing audits and walkthrough tests and understanding of COSO 2013;• Advanced/Expert knowledge in IT General Computer/Application and AutomatedControls and understanding of IT platforms, applications, and related technology;• Capable of demonstrating attention to detail – a meticulous eye for detail with a natural tendency to look to improve processes applying quality standards to all tasks undertaken and ensuring that nothing is overlooked;• Strong planning and organization skills, time management techniques;• Organized and easily adaptable to a fast-changing work environment;• Strong interpersonal and management skills to lead and motivate the team of professionals, as well as to efficiently advise and support all local business stakeholders;• A strong team player, capable of working cooperatively with others to achieve common goals;• Maturity, professionalism, and a high level of discretion;• Persistent and target-oriented, focused to fulfil agreements even the adverse circumstances prevail;• Excellent IT skills with knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook;• Strong proficiency in English (spoken and written). Additional Information Reporting to the Head of SOX and Controls, the SOX and Controls Manager is playing a key role in ensuring that the necessary group SOX controls, compliance, policies, and procedures are operating effectively. The SOX and Controls Manager is going to ensure that the IT Related Controls (ITGCs, ITACs) are compliant with applicable regulatory and corporate standards and practices. Will coordinate the IT SOX and Controls team members and will work closely with internal business partners, and the non-IT SOX and Controls team members to understand business processes and related controls, the impact of IT system in financial reporting, as well as perform SOX management testing procedures during independent assessment of control design and operating effectiveness.