Lead the planning and execution of SOX testing, including walkthroughs, test scripts, evidence evaluation, and conclusion documentation. This role will support the testing teams to ensure high-quality, timely, and consistent delivery. Coordinate testing and remediation activities with external audit and co-sourced partner counterparts. Excite and maintain standardized testing methodologies, documentation protocols, and quality control practices. Engage with control owners to support expectations that control performance is complete, inspectable, and compliant with audit standards. Support the integration of SOX automation and tooling to improve efficiency and data-driven insights in testing.
Requirements
Familiarity with database and operating system controls supporting SAP (e.g, HANA, Oracle, Windows, Unix).
Big 4 or large public company experience preferred.
Experience with SOX testing methodologies, documentation standards, and control evaluation.
Experience supporting testing delivery across multiple functions or geographies.
Excellent communication and coordination skills, with the ability to influence across teams.
Exposure to test automation and control performance monitoring.
CPA, CIA, CISA and/or equivalent certification a plus.
5+ years of experience in SOX, internal controls, IT audit, internal audit, or external audit.
Strong understanding of core SAP modules (e.g., FI/CO, MM, SD, HCM, Basis).
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
Pay & Benefits
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
Additional Information
Are you passionate about internal controls? The organization's SOX program management office (PMO) is expanding and is committed to operational excellence and compliance at scale. We are seeking an SOX PMO SAP Advisor to support the execution and quality of our global SOX testing program. This role will directly report to the SOX PMO SAP-IT Manager and support testing protocols, work with partner delivery, and ensure our control environment remains audit-ready and risk-aligned. This role will work cross-functionally with finance, IT, and external auditors to ensure excellence in SOX compliance. As the SAP Advisor, you will contribute to the execution engine of the SOX control testing program.
Apple · Austin, TX