Senior SOX Compliance Specialist

The Senior SOX Compliance Specialist will be designated as Honda Canada Finance Inc. (HCFI) SOX Lead and supports Honda's compliance activities related to Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) Certification.

Responsibilities

• Reviews Global and Regional SOX instructions annually and plan yearly SOX activities
• Reviews the adequacy of HCFI's key controls and documents the linkage of key controls to in-scope processes
• Assesses whether there are any significant changes in HCFI internal controls and reports to local and regional management as needed
• Perform & facilitate SOX risk assessment, obtain and document understanding business processes using risk-based approach to ICFR in the COSO Framework.
• Leads the determination of IT General Control ("ITGC") scope for HCFI based on Process Level ("PLC") controls, with assistance from other SOX Leads and/or other IT teams
• Engages in annual planning and regular status meetings with American Honda Finance Corporation ("AHFC") SOX Lead
• Communicates upcoming SOX related activities and deliverables to HCFI Business Owners to support control operation and testing activities
• Ensures HCFI process narratives and key control matrices are reviewed for completeness, accuracy, and appropriateness
• Provides guidance to HCFI business owners, including training, regarding control design and operation best practices
• Coordinates with internal testing teams, external auditors, and Business Owners in implementing test plan
• Evaluates deficiencies and assist control owners in developing and monitoring remediation plans
• Review System & Organization Control (SOC) reports, identify exceptions and its potential impact to HCFIs control environment
• Reports SOX results to local and regional management periodically, as well as other requests
• Obtains interim and annual sub-certifications from HCFI Business Owners
• Tracks SOX testing time spent and outside fees incurred and reports to Regional SOX management
• Makes recommendations with respect to improvements in HCFI compliance testing and gap assessments, conducting follow-up audits, and liaising with various parties to maintain SOX standards
• Develop and maintain accurate documentation of all internal control compliance activities and audit reports
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• University Degree in related field
• One or more Financial (CPA, CA, CMA, CGA) or Audit (CIA, CISA) or Information Technology (CISSP)
• 5 or more years in relevant experience areas preferred
• Must entail excellent negotiation and conflict management skills
• Ability to adapt and learn quickly
• Ability to take initiative and display leadership
• Must be advanced in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail is essential; problem-solving and analytical skills required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multitask; prioritize and work independently under pressure within strict deadlines
• Ability to create collaborative working relationships with internal and external affiliates
• Ability to build rapport and work effectively in a team environment
• Develops and maintains good working relationships with all members of the team.
• Develops and maintains good working relationships within Honda North America as well as all other internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop, establish and maintain good working relationship with Honda North America suppliers, partners, consultants, stakeholders and other network contacts.
• Enjoys team-building approach of management and department - shares results.

HIRING PRACTICES
The salary range for this position is $94,750–$118,438 CAD annually. Individual salaries within this range are determined by a variety of job-related factors, including education, experience, knowledge, and skill set.

This is an on-site position that requires employees to work on-site five days per week
(with a dedicated workspace at the assigned company office)
.

This posting is for an existing vacancy that Honda Canada Inc. is actively seeking to fill.

Honda Canada Inc. does not use artificial intelligence (AI) in its recruitment or candidate selection processes.

Honda Canada Inc. is committed to providing accommodations during the recruitment process for applicants with disabilities, upon request. Accommodations will take into account the applicant's accessibility needs. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please email Human Resources at or call