Job Description

Would you like to help strengthen internal controls in a global SOX compliance program?

Would you like to work closely with senior leaders and auditors to improve risk and financial reporting processes?

Join our Internal Audit team!

The Internal Audit SOX team collaborates across departments to enhance controls and ensure trust in financial reporting processes.
They work with process owners, finance, and auditors to identify risks, improve controls, and support organizational changes globally.
By fostering collaboration and driving improvement, the team helps Akamai maintain secure and responsible growth in a dynamic environment.

Partner with the best

The IT SOX Compliance Manager is responsible for overseeing the design, execution, and continuous improvement of the company’s Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance program related to ITGC’s. This role has one direct report, collaborates with process owners and application owners across the organization, and maintains a strong partnership with external auditors.

As a Manager SOX Compliance and Internal Controls, you will be responsible for:

• Responsible for management of the IT SOX program ensuring timely completion of the planning, execution, and delivery of ITGC control design and operating effectiveness testing. Partner with application owners to foster a culture of continuous improvement and strong control ownership.
• Continuous evaluation of SOX in scope systems and implementation of required ITGC’s using a risk-based approach. Collaborate with the Business Process SOX Manager to monitor and evaluate the impact of business changes (new systems, processes, acquisitions) on ICFR. Identify areas for improvement and facilitate control rationalization and optimization efforts as needed.
• Evaluate ITGC control deficiencies or control gaps by performing a root cause analysis, determine financial reporting impact, and provide guidance during remediation efforts by recommending sustainable control solutions.

• Partner with external auditors to evaluate results of operating effectiveness testing and coordinate and lead efforts to remediate deficiencies. Ensure adherence to external auditor minimum sampling guidelines to maximize reliance on the work of internal audit.

Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will:

• Hold expertise in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely connected discipline.
• 6+ years of experience in SOX compliance, internal audit, or external audit (with significant ICFR exposure).
• Experience leading and managing IT SOX efforts in a public company environment with strong knowledge of SOX, AICPA, COSO, COBIT, and SSAE attestation standards.
• Strong understanding of UNIX, Windows, Oracle and MS SQL Databases and ERP systems (such as SAP, Oracle, etc.) and proficient understanding of ITGC’s: access controls, change management controls, data integrity controls, and computer operations controls.
• Big 4 or large public accounting firm experience.
• Professional certification such as ACCA, CA, CPA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent. (Preferred)
• Experience with Auditboard (now Optro). (Preferred)

Build your career at Akamai

Our ability to shape digital life today relies on developing exceptional people like you. The kind that can turn impossible into possible. We’re doing everything we can to make Akamai a great place to work. A place where you can learn, grow and have a meaningful impact.

With our company moving so fast, it’s important that you’re able to build new skills, explore new roles, and try out different opportunities. There are so many different ways to build your career at Akamai, and we want to support you as much as possible. We have all kinds of development opportunities available, from programs such as GROW and Mentoring, to internal events like the APEX Expo and tools such as Linkedin Learning, all to help you expand your knowledge and experience here.

Learn more

Not sure if this job is the right match for you or want to learn more about the job before you apply? Schedule a 15-minute exploratory call with the Recruiter and they would be happy to share more details.