SOX Compliance Expert

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Job SummaryThe DIO SOX Compliance Expert serves as part of the Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) within the DIO organization, responsible for ensuring that IT systems, processes, and controls comply with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) and other regulatory requirements. This role acts as a key liaison between internal audit, external auditors, and DIO teams, coordinating and supporting IT audits across multiple domains, including SOX, cybersecurity, IT governance, data governance, and AI governance. Responsibilities include assessing, implementing, and monitoring IT controls related to financial reporting, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, and supporting enterprise audit processes. The position also involves developing and maintaining an annual risk-based audit plan for DIO, executing planned activities and special projects requested by management or the audit committee, and clearly communicating results with actionable recommendations. In addition, the role is accountable for tracking findings, following up on management action plans, and providing timely updates and escalations to management and the audit committee to ensure risks are appropriately managed and remediated.

Responsibilities SOX Oversight & ReadinessProvide guidance and advisory support to first line teams on the design of SOX IT General Controls (ITGCs) and key application controls, ensuring they are risk-based and aligned with leading practicesMonitor control execution and evidence preparation to ensure completeness, accuracy, and audit readiness before internal or external audit testing beginsTrack the progress of management action plans for identified deficiencies and escalate delays or high-risk issues to leadershipSupport leadership with regular reporting on SOX status, open issues, and remediation progressCoordination (SOX and Broader IT Audits)Act as the primary point of contact for IA and external auditors during SOX and other IT auditsCoordinate walkthroughs, testing requests, and evidence collection across DIO teams to ensure timely and accurate responsesEducation & Partnership with First LineCoach and educate the first line of defense on internal control concepts, SOX requirements, and best practices to improve control execution and documentation qualityBuild awareness and accountability across DIO teams by communicating the \