Interim SOX Controls Consultant

Sewell Wallis is supporting our South Yorkshire client, a large multinational organisation undergoing an annual SOX controls and compliance programme and are seeking an experienced Interim SOX Controls Consultant to independently support their testing activity.

This is a hands-on role focused on the testing and evaluation of approximately 40-60 key SOX controls across multiple business processes. The successful candidate will work closely with finance, risk, and internal controls stakeholders to assess design and operating effectiveness, document findings, and support remediation activities where required.

They're extremely flexible in how the assignment can be worked - part time, compressed hours, in the office or on a remote basis.

What will you be doing?

Perform end-to-end SOX controls testing across financial and operational processes
Execute walkthroughs and assess control design and operating effectiveness
Review evidence and document testing outcomes in line with internal methodology
Identify control deficiencies and communicate findings clearly to stakeholders
Track remediation actions and support retesting activities
Liaise with process owners, Internal Audit, and external auditors where necessary
Ensure testing documentation is completed to a high standard and within agreed timelinesWhat skills do we need?

Proven experience delivering SOX controls testing within large, complex organisations
Strong understanding of SOX 404 requirements and internal controls frameworks
Experience testing key financial controls across areas such as RTR, OTC, PTP, treasury, or ITGCs
Ability to work independently and manage multiple testing activities simultaneously
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Prior experience within listed / multinational environments preferredWhat's on offer?

Interim / day-rate contract £500 - £600 per day
Hybrid or remote working arrangement
Immediate or short-notice availability advantageousIf you are an experienced SOX professional available for an interim assignment and comfortable operating in a fast-paced global environment, we would be keen to hear from you. Apply below or contact Kayley for more information.

To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions