We are seeking an auditor to join our Risk, Internal Audit and SOX Compliance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for:
Ensuring ongoing compliance with the requirements of SOX across Formula 1
Supporting our Enterprise Risk Management programme by assisting in developing/maintaining risk registers and ongoing assessment processes
Performance of Internal Audit reviews to provide independent assurance that the business risk management, governance and internal control processes are operating effectively
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Scoping: Conduct annual scoping exercises to determine the SOX scope of financial process, applications and tools
Control Evaluation: Test the design and operational effectiveness of business process controls.
Control findings: Prepare detailed audit documentation and reports, highlighting findings and recommendations. Lead root cause analysis assessments to identify causes of deficiencies and provide solutions to problems identified. Support the business with remediation activities.
Continuous Improvement: Stay updated with emerging technologies and best practices in SOX/IA auditing and compliance. Be confident in giving an opinion and driving change where processes can be improved.
Collaboration: Work closely with finance and business teams to ensure compliance with SOX and other regulatory requirements.
Project Management: Project manage multiple responsibilities across the SOX, Risk and IA workstreams. Work effectively with other members of the in-house and co-source teams. Manage the external auditors to ensure a smooth audit.
Risk Assessment: Identify and evaluate risks and recommend mitigation strategies. Support on wider operational risk assessments.
Conduct other IA Audits: Support on other IA work, both financial and operational in nature.
Training: Providing SOX training, to members of the business as needed
Knowledge & Skills:
Educated to degree level or equivalent
Preferably a qualified accountant, or CIA
Experience of working in an Audit setting External or Internal Audit
Experience of PCAOB audits or working for a FPI or US Listed Company
Experience of working with Microsoft Dynamics, AD and Cloud environments is preferable
Experience of Risk Management would be beneficial
Strong project management skills
Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal)
Excellent and insightful analytical skills.
Experience of SQL, Synapse, data querying
Excellent business acumen (e.g., knowledge of business drivers, findings solutions and knowledge of accounting, finance, and other business areas)
Proficient with the use of Microsoft Office, including Excel
Knowledge of relevant compliance regulations PCI-DSS, GDPR, SOX, ISO 27001 standards
Ability to work with a high level of integrity and confidentiality
Strong relationship builder, self-motivated and organised
