JSox Engineer

A JSOX (Japanese Sarbanes-Oxley) Support or Analyst role focuses on the following:

Key Responsibilities

• Control Testing: Execute walkthroughs and tests of design and operating effectiveness for internal controls, including entity-level controls, business process controls, and IT General Controls (ITGC).
• Documentation: Maintain and update process documentation, narratives, flow charts, and Risk and Control Matrices (RCM).
• Work Paper Development: Develop complete and accurate high-quality work papers in GRC tools (like Riskonnect) to evidence testing results.
• Remediation Support: Assist Business Process Owners in identifying control gaps and developing action plans to mitigate risks.
• Audit Coordination: Liaise with external auditors (e.g., Big 4) to provide necessary documentation and explain control findings.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements in financial processes.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Experience: 25 years of experience in internal controls, internal audit, or risk management (JSOX or US SOX experience is essential).
• Education: Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel), ERP systems (SAP), and GRC tools. Knowledge of Data Analytics tools (Tableau, Power BI, Python) is often preferred.
• Certifications: CIA, CISA, CFE, or CPA/ACCA qualifications are a plus.
• Communication: Strong command of English (written and verbal) for global stakeholder engagement.

Common Job Titles

• Senior Analyst - JSOX
• Internal Officer J-SOX
• J-SOX and Internal Audit Manager