Senior Staff, Internal Audit (SOX Compliance)

About the role:

We are seeking a Senior Internal Audit and SOX Compliance professional with strong individual contributor experience to join our highly productive finance team and support our global business. This highly visible role will partner directly with senior management and cross‑functional leaders and is expected to operate with a high degree of autonomy, sound judgment, and ownership across SOX compliance activities. Please note we are hiring in either Manila or Cebu.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist in the execution of the company’s Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance program, including control testing, documentation, and reporting.

• Participate in the scoping and planning of SOX activities under the guidance of senior team members.

• Collaborate with process and control owners to schedule walkthroughs, gather evidence, and respond to audit requests.

• Support communication with external auditors by preparing documentation and status updates.

• Help maintain accurate and up-to-date SOX documentation, including flowcharts, narratives, and control matrices.

• Assist in identifying and documenting key risks and controls within business processes.

• Perform control testing and document results in accordance with internal audit standards.

• Track remediation efforts and assist in follow-up testing to confirm resolution of control deficiencies.

• Assist in the communication of changes in processes or controls to relevant stakeholders.

• Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of control testing and documentation.

• Contribute to special projects and assessments as assigned by senior auditors or management.

What you will bring to our team:

• CIA or CPA with a Big 4 public accounting firm is strongly preferred

• Minimum 4+ years of progressively responsible experience in SOX compliance, internal audit, or public accounting, with demonstrated ability to operate independently in a senior individual contributor capacity

• Experience in designing, monitoring, or evaluating internal controls and SOX compliance programs for a multinational organization

• This role is best suited for a hands‑on senior individual contributor who has deep SOX expertise and is comfortable owning deliverables end‑to‑end in a fast‑paced, global environment

• Strong knowledge/experience with Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) requirements and US GAAP, COSO framework

• Familiarity with financial systems as they relate to reviewing and improving internal controls

• A customer service approach to help business process owners navigate the SOX program, especially with non-accounting business partners

• The ability to quickly develop strong working relationships with internal departments, including those in international locations, IT personnel, and external consultants and auditors

• Ability to communicate effectively and influence, interact, and partner with cross-functional and remote teams

• A willingness to challenge status quo and drive continuous improvement through changes

• Self-motivated, able to manage change, and ability to work under tight deadlines and thrives in a high-growth and challenging environment with strong multi-tasking, analytical and decision-making skills

• Critical thinking self-starter with strong leadership and project management capabilities

• Previous experience in developing and managing junior team members

• Amenability to working a mid-shift schedule and hybrid set-up (3x work onsite, and 2x WFH)

What’s in it for you?

• HMO coverage from day 1 of employment (plus 2 free dependents)

• Group life insurance (upon regularization)

• Wellness Reimbursement Program (upon regularization)

• Paid annual and sick leaves (convertible into cash)

• Paid compassionate leave (5 days)

• Employee Dedication Award (years of service)

• Employee Referral Bonus Program

• Promoting diversity and inclusion

• Business Travel Opportunity (Top Performers)

• Hybrid Working Arrangement (3 days onsite & 2 days work-from-home)

• Competitive compensation package, Performance bonuses/incentives

• Career growth & advancement opportunities

*Terms and conditions apply

AvePoint is proud to employ talent from many different backgrounds, experiences, and identities. We believe that diversity and inclusion drive our success and is at the core of how we hire, communicate, and collaborate to deliver value and excellence. We are committed to fostering an environment where people can bring their whole selves to work and feel a sense of belonging, and we continue to work toward creating a workforce that represents the diversity of our customers and communities.

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