Job Title
SOX Senior Compliance SpecialistJob Description Summary
The Senior SOX 404 Compliance Specialist reports to the SOX Compliance Manager and supports Cushman & Wakefield’s annual SOX 404 compliance cycle and related activities.The role is responsible for the in depth documentation and testing of business process controls, identifying and reporting control gaps, following up on remediation actions, and educating control owners and business functions on SOX compliance requirements.
In addition, the Senior SOX Compliance Specialist independently owns assigned SOX processes or Business Units end to end, applies professional judgment in scoping and testing decisions, reviews the work of other testers to ensure quality and consistency, and serves as a key point of contact for senior stakeholders and external auditors. The role plays an important part in the ongoing evolution and continuous improvement of the firm’s SOX 404 program.
Job Description
About the Role:
- Lead and execute end-to-end SOX 404 compliance activities, including scoping, walkthroughs, control testing, issue evaluation, and final conclusions for assigned processes and entities.
- Partner with process owners and stakeholders to maintain accurate SOX documentation (process narratives, flowcharts, and control descriptions) in line with established methodology.
- Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors, coordinating walkthroughs, responding to inquiries, and supporting timely resolution of audit matters.
- Apply sound professional judgment to assess risks, determine appropriate testing approaches, identify control deficiencies, and support remediation efforts.
- Contribute to continuous improvement by enhancing SOX processes, testing efficiency, and documentation standards, while providing guidance and coaching to junior team members as needed.
About You:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline; professional certifications (e.g., ACCA, CIA) are advantageous.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in SOX, internal audit, or external audit within a public accounting firm or multinational organization.
- Strong knowledge of SOX 404, GAAP/IFRS, internal controls, COSO 2013 framework, segregation of duties, and IT general controls.
- Advanced analytical skills with strong Excel proficiency, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to collaborate effectively across geographies and influence senior stakeholders.
Why join Cushman & Wakefield?
As one of the leading global real estate services firms transforming the way people work, shop and live working at Cushman & Wakefield means you will benefit from;
- Being part of a growing global company;
- Career development and a promote from within culture;
- An organisation committed to Diversity and Inclusion
We're committed to providing work-life balance for our people in an inclusive, rewarding environment.
We achieve this by providing a flexible and agile work environment by focusing on technology and autonomy to help our people achieve their career ambitions. We focus on career progression and foster a promotion from within culture, leveraging global opportunities to ensure we retain our top talent. We encourage continuous learning and development opportunities
We have a vision of the future, where people simply belong.
That's why we support and celebrate inclusive causes, not just on days of recognition throughout the year, but every day. We embrace diversity across race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or persons with disabilities or protected veteran status.
We ensure DEI is part of our DNA as a global community - it means we go way beyond than just talking about it - we live it. If you want to live it too, join us.
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What We Do
Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global real estate services firm that delivers exceptional value for real estate occupiers and owners. Cushman & Wakefield is among the largest real estate services firms with approximately 53,000 employees in 400 offices and 60 countries. In 2019, the firm had revenue of $8.8 billion across core services of property, facilities and project management, leasing, capital markets, valuation and other services.
