About the Role (Job Summary)

We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager, SOX & Compliance to lead critical compliance operations that support our governance, risk, and regulatory requirements. In this role, you will oversee SOX compliance activities, audit coordination, SAP GRC workflows, compliance reporting, and operational governance processes that help ensure audit readiness across the organisation.

Working closely with Internal Audit, IT, Security, Finance, and business stakeholders, you will drive compliance programme execution, monitor key performance metrics, resolve control issues, and support continuous improvement initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who combines strong compliance expertise with operational excellence and stakeholder management skills.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities)

• Manage and coordinate SOX compliance programme activities, ensuring key deliverables and compliance schedules are completed on time.
• Administer SAP GRC workflows, including access certification campaigns, user access reviews, approvals, and compliance monitoring activities.
• Partner with Internal Audit and business teams to coordinate audit requests, evidence collection, documentation reviews, and remediation tracking.
• Define, maintain, and improve compliance processes, procedures, controls, and governance documentation.
• Develop and track compliance KPIs, operational metrics, audit status reports, and programme dashboards for leadership review.
• Identify compliance risks, operational issues, and control gaps, escalating concerns and driving resolution activities where required.
• Support risk assessments, control evaluations, and continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen compliance and governance practices.
• Deliver compliance-related communications, training, and guidance to stakeholders across the organisation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on compliance objectives, regulatory requirements, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Other duties may be assigned as needed to meet Company goals.

Basic Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in SOX compliance, governance, risk management, internal controls, audit, or compliance operations.
• Experience managing SOX programme activities, compliance schedules, testing cycles, or control monitoring processes.
• Hands-on experience administering SAP GRC workflows, user access reviews, access certifications, or related governance platforms.
• Experience coordinating audits, collecting evidence, managing audit requests, and supporting remediation activities.
• Experience developing compliance reports, KPI dashboards, status updates, and executive-level reporting.
• Proven ability to work across multiple business functions and manage compliance activities in a complex enterprise environment.

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Experience with Integrated Risk Management (IRM), GRC automation tools, or Regulatory Technology (RegTech) platforms.
• Knowledge of internal controls frameworks, compliance monitoring methodologies, and risk assessment practices.
• Professional certifications such as CISA, CRISC, CIA, CGRC, or similar compliance, audit, or risk credentials.
• Experience supporting large-scale compliance transformation or process improvement initiatives.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Travel / Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Occasional travel may be required based on business needs.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid or office-based environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• This role primarily involves standard office and computer-based work activities.