SOX Compliance Coordinator

Brakes; Ashford; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description

Sysco GB (Whose operating companies are made up of Brakes, Fresh Direct, Medina & kff) are now recruiting for a SOX Compliance Coordinator to lead and manage SOX compliance, ensuring a strong and effective control environment. You'll be responsible for working closely with Internal Audit, the Process & Controls team, and Senior Process Owners to ensure financial processes are well-documented, tested, and continuously improved. The role will also oversee a small element of FCA compliance, including the submission of regulatory returns.

This is a full-time, permanent role offering a home-based contract; however, occasional travel will be required, so flexibility is necessary. The earliest start date for this role is 1st July 2025.

Key Responsibilities:
SOX Compliance & Internal Controls:

1. Lead SOX compliance efforts for Sysco GB, ensuring adherence to internal and external control requirements.
2. Work closely with Internal Audit, the Process & Controls team, and Senior Process Owners to maintain a robust control environment.
3. Ensure financial processes are accurately documented, up to date, and have appropriate process maps to support compliance.
4. Oversee and participate in annual SOX walkthroughs with process owners and external auditors, ensuring compliance with key control requirements.
5. Identify and implement control improvements, working proactively with stakeholders to enhance financial processes.
6. Support remediation efforts for any identified control deficiencies, ensuring timely resolution.

Stakeholder Management & Reporting:

1. Act as the key point of contact for SOX-related matters, working closely with finance teams, internal audit, and external auditors.
2. Provide regular updates and reports on compliance status, key risks, and control improvements.
3. Support training and awareness initiatives to ensure process owners understand their compliance responsibilities.

FCA Compliance:

1. Ensure timely and accurate submission of FCA regulatory returns.
2. Maintain awareness of relevant financial regulations and work with key stakeholders to ensure compliance with FCA requirements.
3. Assist in responding to regulatory queries and liaising with relevant teams to support compliance efforts.

Key Skills & Experience:

You'll have extensive experience in SOX compliance, internal controls, or financial compliance within a corporate environment. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of financial processes, risk management, and control frameworks, with the ability to document, review, and enhance financial processes and controls. Experience working with Internal Audit, External Audit, and Process Owners to maintain a robust control environment is essential. Knowledge of FCA compliance requirements is preferred but not essential. You'll demonstrate excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, alongside strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach to compliance and risk management.

The role comes with a competitive base salary, attractive car allowance of GBP5500 per year, private medical healthcare, an additional holiday purchase scheme, award-winning products at virtually cost price, and a range of discounts and lifestyle perks through our online benefits platform.