Process SOX Specialist

Job description / Role

The Opportunity
Specialist, Process SOX will work closely with the Manager, Process SOX in delivering the Process workstream of the SOX implementation programme. The role would report into the Manager, Process SOX who has the responsibility to support the SOX Process workstream and manage the SOX Process control framework on an ongoing basis post implementation

Key Responsibilities
The key responsibilities for the role are as follows:
• Support the Manager, Process SOX on the following activities:
• Timely completion of Process design work for the allocated processes
• Preparation for the close meetings with process owners and the HODs/CFOs and obtain agreement on gaps, remediation and key controls
• Liaison with the GITC SOX team to understand the full control landscape (aspects such as SODs, IUCs, Joiners and Leavers etc.)
• Perform internal, s302 and s404 management control testing ensuring timely completion of testing work
• Documentation of the design and testing results (in process maps, RACMs and testing template)
• Effective change management to ensure that process maps and RACMs are kept up to date
• Preparation of the ExCo, SOX SteerCo and Audit Committee updates
• Provide training and guidance on SOX requirements and controls to the control and process owners
• Keep the internal design, testing and remediation logs up to date

Requirements

Key Accountabilities
• Timely completion of the design and testing work for allocated processes to the highest quality standards
• Remediation support by providing pragmatic recommendations which are practical to implement and meet the requirements of the Sarbanes Oxley Act

Key Qualifications
• 2-3 years’ experience of working on SOX programmes
• Big 4 experience preferable (although not mandatory)
• Strong knowledge of the requirement of the Sarbanes Oxley Act
• Proficiency in using process mapping tools (i.e. MS Visio, GRC tools etc.)
• Effective communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation) with the ability to communicate, challenge and influence in a constructive manner.
• Knowledge of French and /or Portuguese strongly desirable
• Collaborative, team player with positive attitude, and a flexible attitude to work.
• Strong project management skills
• Proven experience of communicating and engaging across multiple departments
• Open to international travels to Africa, Middle East and South America

About the Company

IHS Towers is one of the largest independent owners, operators and developers of shared telecommunications infrastructure in the world by tower count and is the only towerco solely focused on the emerging markets. The Company has more than 30,500 towers across its nine markets, including Brazil, Cameroon, Colombia, Côte d’Ivoire, Kuwait, Nigeria, Peru, Rwanda and Zambia.

IHS has made significant investments in hybrid energy solutions including solar and the remote monitoring of networks through cutting edge network operating centers which monitor tower site performance.