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: 2–5 years of experience in internal controls, internal audit, or risk management (JSOX or US SOX experience is essential).
- Education: Bachelor's 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
