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Minimum Required Qualification: Have NQF 8 (Post graduate Diploma \/ Honours Degree \/ Professional Qualification Degree) The Appointee should: Have a minimum of 5 years’ SOX-related experience Have at least 2 years’ experience in a senior specialist, supervisory, or project leadership role Have strong experience in SOX control documentation, evaluation, and remediation, including ITGCs Have practical experience applying the COSO Internal Control Framework Have a clear credit record and clear security screening record Be declared medically fit to work in the specific business area Have a valid driver’s license (if applicable) Advantageous Qualifications: CA(SA) Mining industry experience Additional Requirements: Apply the organisation's code of conduct in a work environment In depth IT and non-IT SOX Control and process flow documentation or SOX testing experience Practical experience in implementing the COSO Internal Control Framework Practical experience in implementing SOX Advanced understanding of SOX Sections 404 and 302 Strong knowledge of COSO and PCAOB requirements Experience in scoping, materiality, deficiency evaluation, and remediation oversight Proficient in identifying key financial reporting risks and controls Ability to conduct a structured process review and issue resolution\/deficiency remediation plans Ability to draft detailed deficiency evaluations and present the results to senior management Understanding of SEC rule developments Key Responsibilities: Lead the day-to-day execution of the SOX compliance programme in accordance with the approved Group SOX methodology Plan, coordinate, and deliver SOX projects across in-scope operations, systems, and processes Ensure SOX activities are completed accurately, consistently, and within agreed timelines Identify execution risks, bottlenecks, and resourcing constraints and escalate as appropriate to the Senior Manager SOX, Ethics and Policies Perform and coordinate SOX risk assessments, materiality calculations, and account and location scoping activities Lead the identification, design, and documentation of key financial reporting and IT-dependent controls Maintain accurate and up-to-date process flows, risk and control matrices (RCMs), and supporting documentation Coordinate and oversee the evaluation of SOX controls, including design and operating effectiveness Perform detailed assessments of control deficiencies, including root cause analysis, severity assessment, identification of compensating controls, and remediation options Draft deficiency evaluations and supporting analyses for review and sign-off by the Senior Manager SOX, Ethics and Policies and the SVP Corporate Finance Track and monitor remediation actions and challenge ineffective or delayed remediation Manage and coordinate quarterly Control Self-Assessment (CSA) and Control Environment Questionnaire (CEQ) processes Monitor submission status, follow up on overdue certifications, and escalate non-compliance Analyse CSA and CEQ results and propose appropriate follow-up actions Act as the primary operational point of contact for process owners, IT control owners, SOX service providers, and external auditors for assigned SOX activities Coordinate walkthroughs, information requests, and issue-resolution discussions Support the Senior Manager SOX, Ethics and Policies in external audit interactions and management reporting as required Provide guidance and training to the various operations, business departments and corporate office employees Apply and continuously improve the SOX methodology, tools, and templates in line with COSO, PCAOB, and regulatory expectations Support the effective use of technology and data analytics within SOX Compliance Stay abreast of developments in SOX, internal controls, and financial reporting and contribute to building capability within the SOX function
