Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global real estate services firm that delivers exceptional value for real estate occupiers and owners. Cushman & Wakefield is among the largest real estate services firms with approximately 50,000 employees in over 400 offices and 60 countries. In 2021, the firm had revenue of $9.4 billion across core services of property, facilities and project management, leasing, capital markets, valuation and other services. To learn more, visit www.cushmanwakefield.com or follow @CushWake on Twitter.

SOX Compliance Specialist

Role summary:

The SOX 404 Compliance Specialist reports to the SOX Compliance Supervisor. This role is responsible for assisting with Cushman and Wakefield’s annual SOX 404 compliance cycle and corresponding activities. The core responsibilities include the mapping out and in-depth testing of relevant business process controls, identifying and reporting of control gaps, follow-up of remediation actions, and educating control owners and business functions on controls compliance. This role is critical to the ongoing evolution of the firm’s SOX 404 program.

Your Responsibilities:

• Assist the process owners with updating process flowcharts and other, key SOX documentation as needed
• Assist with the strategic annual, quarterly and on-going Sarbanes-Oxley 404 and 302 compliance delivery with SOX 404 compliance managers and their stakeholders. 
• Work closely with key stakeholders to perform a risk assessment analysis and scope SOX processes and controls in support of regions and SOX 404 certification
• Perform SOX 404 controls testing for C&W locations globally, including testing areas such as revenue, purchasing, financial statement close, fixed assets, client accounting, payroll, IT General Controls, and corporate financial controls testing
• Assist ad-hoc internal audit projects
• Process flowchart updates & mapping of key and non-key controls
• Completion of risk assessment analysis in order to scope out processes and controls per region to include in the annual SOX testing cycle
• Execution and documentation of process walkthrough discussions and associated controls testing
• Follow-up and validation of controls remediation actions
• Assistance with delivering SOX Controls & Compliance trainings
• Liaison with the external auditors to facilitate their review and testing of the firm’s control environment as part of the annual financial reporting cycle

Your profile:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Economics, or Finance
• 1 year of external or internal auditing with a public accounting firm or publicly traded company, preferably public experience.
• ACCA or equivalent qualification (even in progess) is an advantage
• Fluent English (both oral and written) is a must
• Expertise in Sarbanes-Oxley 404 compliance is an advantage
• Understanding of GAAP accounting and internal control concepts, Segregation of Duties and risks, etc.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel
• Apply knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, IT general controls, and the COSO 2013 framework
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders. Work collaboratively and constructively across geographies, functions, and time zones. Provide accurate and timely reporting of status and results
• Excellent soft skills, including communication, management of direct and indirect reports, negotiation, and being able to drive win-win solutions wherever possible
• Critical thinking and problem solving that result in process improvements

What we can offer:

• Competitive compensation and benefit package
• Great learning and development opportunities 
• Modern, award-winning office with a view of the Danube
• Central location, excellent public transport 
• Youthful and supportive work environment
• Additional holidays to compensate for Hungarian public holidays falling on a weekend
• A steadily growing, 100+ year-old international company

We foster a culture of inclusion that embraces the unique strengths, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We firmly believe that our diversity enhances our team's capabilities, leading to improved decision-making, innovation, and business outcomes. If you have any reservations about applying, please don't hesitate to reach out to your local recruiter for additional information.

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Cushman & Wakefield as well as all related entities (in the following Cushman & Wakefield) do not accept any candidate submission from unsolicited third parties. Candidates presented by unsolicited third parties (such as recruitment agencies, head hunters etc.), will not be entered into the recruitment process and will not be considered further. Further on, no contractual relationship will result out of such a submission between Cushman & Wakefield and a third party. Cushman & Wakefield is not obligated nor willing to pay any fee to third parties submitting candidates in this manner.

Data Processing:

Cushman & Wakefield (the Group) are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing equal access to employment opportunities to all prospective employees within the recruitment process. The Group complies with and supports all national and local laws pertaining to non-discrimination. Please note that the Group is supported by Serendi for Talent Acquisition Services. As their Recruitment Process Outsourcing provider Serendi is exclusively in charge of the above-mentioned position. Your data is handled according to the compliance guidelines of the Group. Please see the Recruitment Data Privacy Statement for more information. If you have any questions your recruiter will be happy to help. www.serendi.com