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Job Description Summary

We are seeking a SOX Manager to support the execution and continuous improvement of NCRVoyix'sSarbanes-Oxley compliance program.This role is primarily focused on business process controls over financial reporting, including SOX scoping, walkthroughs, risk and control documentation, evaluation of control design, operating effectiveness testing, deficiency assessment, remediation tracking, and coordination with business stakeholders and external auditors.

The ideal candidate has strong experience with internal controls over financial reporting, business process risk assessment, COSO,GAAPand SOX documentation. The candidate should also be able toidentifykey IT applications that support in-scope business processes and understand how IT-dependent manual controls and IT application controls fit within the business process control environment. Experience with ITGCs is aplus, butnotrequired.

Key Responsibilities

SOX planning and scoping

• Support the SOX Senior Manager in planning, coordinating, and executing SOX compliance activities across business process controls, entity-level controls, IT-dependent manual controls, and IT application controls.

• Assistwith annual SOX scoping by reviewing financial statement risks, significant accounts and disclosures, relevant business processes, and control coverage.

• Identifykey IT applications that support in-scope business processes and partner with IT SOX stakeholders as needed to understand application dependencies.

Business process walkthroughs and control documentation

• Lead or support process walkthroughs with control owners to understand end-to-end business processes,identifyfinancial reporting risks, and evaluate related key controls.

• Develop andmaintainSOX documentation, including process narratives, flowcharts, risk and control matrices, testing plans, and supporting evidence requirements.

• Evaluate control design, including whether controls are appropriately aligned to the relevant financial reporting risks and supported by clear documentation.

Testing, issue evaluation, and remediation

• Design and execute audit test plans to evaluate the operating effectiveness of business process controls, IT-dependent manual controls, and IT application controls.

• Review testing documentation and evidence todeterminewhether conclusions are adequately supported andaudit-ready.

• Identifycontrol deficiencies, assess potential impact, andassistprocess owners with developing practical andtimelyremediation plans.

• Monitor testing status, open items, and remediation activities, and providetimelyupdates to SOX leadership.

Stakeholder and external auditor coordination

• Collaborate with Controllership, business process owners, Internal Audit team members, and external auditors to support SOX execution andalignment onexpectations.

• Provideclear guidance to control owners on SOX documentation standards, evidence expectations, and control ownership responsibilities.

• Support external audit reliance byfacilitatingevidence requests, responding to follow-ups, and helping resolve questions related to business process controls.

Team support and continuous improvement

• Provide coaching and day-to-day guidance to Senior Staff and Staff team members supporting SOX activities.

• Partner with SOX leadership toidentifyopportunities to rationalize controls, simplify documentation, improve testing quality, and strengthen the overall control environment.

• Stay current with SOX, COSO, ICFR, and internal audit leading practices to support continued maturity of the SOX program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Systems, ora related field.

• CPA, CIA, or other relevant certification preferred.

• Minimum of4 to 6 years of experience in SOX compliance, internal audit, public accounting, controllership, ora relatedrisk andcontrolsfunction.

• Strong understanding of SOX requirements, COSO, internal controls over financial reporting, and business process controls.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills, with attention to detail.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain control requirements clearly to business partners.

• Ability to build collaborative relationships with process owners, Controllership, Internal Audit team members, and external auditors.

• Proficiencyin Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.

• Experience usingAuditBoardor other GRC tools preferred.

• Experience with ITGCs is aplus, butnotrequired.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus structure.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k) plan with company match.

• Paid time off and holidays.

• Professional development opportunities.