GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION:
A SOX Compliance Specialist ensures a company's financial reporting adheres to the Sarbanes-
Oxley Act (SOX) by designing, implementing, and monitoring internal controls to prevent
financial inaccuracies and fraud. This role involves collaborating with various departments,
including finance, accounting, and IT, to document processes, perform control testing, assess
risks, and ensure timely remediation of any control deficiencies. They also act as a liaison with
external auditors, help provide employee training on SOX requirements, and stay current on
regulatory changes.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
1. Control Design and Implementation:
a. Create and oversee the implementation of internal controls to safeguard financial
reporting integrity.
2. Testing and Monitoring:
a. Conduct regular tests of internal controls and monitor their effectiveness to ensure
they are operating as intended.

3. Risk Assessment:
a. Identify and evaluate risks within financial processes and implement controls to
mitigate them.
4. Documentation:
a. Document financial processes, controls, and testing findings to provide a clear
record for internal and external auditors.

5. Audit Coordination:
a. Work closely with internal and external auditors, facilitate testing, and coordinate
remediation efforts for any identified control weaknesses.

6. Cross-Functional Collaboration:
a. Partner with finance, accounting, IT, and other business units to implement and
maintain SOX compliance.
7. Training and Awareness:
a. Provide guidance and training to control owners and other employees to promote
understanding and compliance with SOX requirements.

8. Remediation:
a. Lead and monitor efforts to address and correct control deficiencies, ensuring
gaps are closed effectively.

9. Regulatory Updates:
a. Stay informed about changes in SOX legislation and leading practices to ensure
the company's compliance program remains current.

SUPPLEMENTAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
1. Other duties as assigned
2. Participation in relevant continuous improvement programs
3. Set appropriate performance management expectations for direct reports
4. Lead by example
5. Encourage, and assist in sustaining correct behaviors
6. Incorporate, facilitate, and embrace change
7. Be receptive, and provide adequate feedback for developmental purposes

MINIMUM EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
 Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; (P) CPA, or (P) CIA, or (P) CISA
 5-10 years of auditing experience; P – experience in public accounting and the
manufacturing industry.
 Hands-on knowledge of internal controls and internal auditing
 Strong knowledge of auditing Information Systems preferred.
 Knowledge in Accounting and Information Technology field.
 Knowledge with GAAP and IIA guidelines as well as PCAOB and COSO assertions.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES REQUIRED:
 Mobility in plant
 While performing the duties of (this job), the employee is regularly required to sit, stand,
walk, etc.
 The employee is frequently required to make use of their hands for technical tasks
 The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
 Visual ability with or without correction
 Communication abilities

HEALTH AND SAFETY:
1. Work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations
2. Comply with company safety rules, policies, procedures, as well as job specific work
instructions and JSAs.
3. Report the absence of or defect in any personal protective equipment or clothing to the
Supervisor or Manager immediately
4. Use and wear the personal protective equipment, protective devices and clothing that is
required. The following is the minimum:
a. Metatarsal boots
b. Safety glasses
c. Hearing protection
d. Hard Hat
Some areas may require additional personal protective equipment such as:

e. Respirators; the respirator requires you to be clean shaven in order to comply with
company policies and procedures as well as OSHA Regulations.
f. Fire Retardant clothing
g. Acid PPE
5. Report to the Safety Coordinator, Group Lead or Supervisor any contravention of the
Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations or Company policies or procedures
6. Must follow all Lockout Tag out (LOTO) guidelines for designated equipment and
machinery
7. Must follow all Environmental Policies and Regulations
8. Maintain a clean and safe work area
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
1. Work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations
2. Clean, well ventilated and safe work areas.

HUMAN RESOURCES:
1. Abiding by the Acerinox Code of Conduct
2. Keeping oneself informed through your company email account
3. Maintaining your Dynamic Policy Profile and all assigned learnings therein
4. Abiding by all security procedures
5. Must have strong written and verbal communication skills
6. Must be able to learn, adapt, and retain information
7. Must have strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills