SOX Compliance Coordinator (Ashford)

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Job Overview

The job position available is for a SOX Compliance Coordinator at Brakes, a subsidiary of Sysco GB. This role is situated in Ashford, Kent, and is classified as a full-time position. The selected candidate will predominantly operate from home, indicating a degree of flexibility, but occasional travel for work-related matters will also be required. The intended start date for successful applicants is July 1, 2025.

Key Responsibilities

The SOX Compliance Coordinator will undertake various essential tasks related to SOX compliance and internal controls. Their primary responsibilities include:

• Leading SOX compliance efforts for Sysco GB, ensuring that they meet both internal and external control requirements.
• Collaborating closely with teams such as Internal Audit, Process & Controls, and Senior Process Owners for maintaining a robust control environment.
• Keeping financial processes well-documented and up-to-date, supported by appropriate process maps for compliance verification.
• Overseeing and participating in annual SOX walkthroughs with process owners and external auditors to ensure compliance with vital control requirements.
• Identifying and implementing control improvements while actively working with stakeholders to enhance financial processes.
• Supporting remediation efforts for any identified control deficiencies while ensuring timely resolutions.

The position also requires active stakeholder management and reporting. Key tasks include acting as the point of contact for all SOX-related matters, providing regular updates about compliance status and risk, and supporting training and awareness initiatives to make process owners understand their compliance responsibilities.

In addition to the SOX-related tasks, the role includes certain responsibilities regarding FCA compliance. These include:

• Ensuring timely and accurate submissions of FCA regulatory returns.
• Keeping updated on relevant regulations and collaborating with critical stakeholders for compliance.
• Assisting with responses to regulatory queries and working with teams to support compliance efforts.

Required Skills and Experience

Candidates seeking this role should possess extensive experience related to SOX compliance, internal controls, or general financial compliance within a corporate context. The following key skills are essential:

• A solid understanding of financial processes​, risk management, and control frameworks.
• Ability to document, review, and enhance financial processes and controls effectively.
• Experience with internal and external audits, and collaboration with process owners to maintain compliance is crucial.
• While knowledge of FCA compliance requirements is preferred, it is not strictly necessary.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities, alongside analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive approach to both compliance and risk management is highly recommended.

Salary and Benefits

The SOX Compliance Coordinator position offers a competitive base salary, alongside a car allowance amounting to £5500 per year. Additional benefits include:

• Private medical healthcare coverage.
• Option to purchase additional holidays through a holiday purchase scheme.
• Access to award-winning products at virtually cost price.
• A variety of discounts and lifestyle perks available through the organization’s online benefits platform.

Conclusion

Overall, this role presents an excellent opportunity for individuals experienced in compliance to contribute significantly toward maintaining the financial integrity of Brakes while enjoying a flexible work arrangement with a host of attractive benefits. Candidates who meet the outlined skills and experience requirements can look forward to applying for this promising position in the operations domain.

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