What are the responsibilities and job description for the SOX Accounting Specialist position at ZIM Integrated Shipping Services?
Main Purpose of Role:
Performs SOX and other internal controls; follows-up to ensure monthly documentation is timely and complete, corrective actions have been identified, and implementation of needed corrective actions.
Main Tasks:
- Perform assigned SOX controls for USA and Canada agencies.
- Summarize findings ensuring all controls have been validated and fully documented
- Provide corrective actions if findings show process gaps or errors
- Provide guidance and training of all relevant processes’ participants regarding the controls, the requirements, and the procedures.
- Identify and report risks and concerns and recommend improvements.
- Coordinate between all relevant functions to remediate deficiencies.
- Assist in design of new processes and setting new controls in place.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree (B. A. or B.S.) from a four-year college or university in Accounting or Financial audit experience with a four-year degree in Finance, Statistics, or Economics.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in an accounting or audit role
- Proven financial analysis skills/experience.
- Proficient in MS Office applications.
- Knowledge of SAP system.
- Experience in big data analysis, identifying anomalies and trends, etc.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Expertise in at least one shipping industry functional (e.g. Operations, Logistics, Finance, etc.) is preferred.