Chartered Accountant

Job title Sox Compliance Officer

Reporting to Potentiam company background (The Employer) Potentiam is a global provider of highly qualified professionals to European SMEs from our offices in Romania, South Africa and India. Potentiam works with clients in finance, energy, leisure, marketing, business services and technology industries, providing technical, professional multi- lingual highly motivated staff, most of whom have had experience of working for international companies. Staff cover a wide range of roles from accounting, marketing, data management, HR, sales/account management, engineering, technology, and operations. Potentiam manages our staff’s career development and personal development training, all infrastructure, HR and payroll with our clients directly managing day-to-day staff responsibilities and role training and development. Company website - https://potentiam.co.uk/

Potentiam’s client: It is a leading provider of independent medical examinations, peer reviews, bill reviews, Medicare compliance, record retrieval, document management and related services. It provide IME services through their medical panel of credentialed physicians and allied medical professionals. Their independent medical review process is fully contained within their private cloud network. Custom portals, applications, workflow enhancements and systems integration are part and parcel of their service. Their clients include property and casualty insurance carriers, law firms, third-party claim administrators and government agencies that use independent services to confirm the veracity of claims by sick or injured individuals under automotive, disability, liability and workers' compensation insurance coverages. They help clients in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom and Australia manage costs and enhance their risk management processes by verifying the validity of claims, identifying fraud and providing fast, efficient and quality IME services.

Industry: legal, insurance, and healthcare services.

Purpose of role:

We are seeking a Compliance Officer to join our compliance team. This role is responsible for auditing IT control activities, ensuring adherence to Sarbanes Oxley (SOx) requirements, and maintaining governance standards. The ideal candidate will work closely with external auditors, perform Entity-Level Controls (ELCs), and document narratives, processes, and procedures in a fast paced environment. Potentiam | Job Specification 2 of 2

Duties and responsibilities: Compliance & Audit Activities • Audit IT control operations performed by IT Controls Analysts to ensure compliance with SOx requirements. • Perform walkthroughs and testing of ITGCs and ELCs to validate control design and operating effectiveness. • Develop, maintain, and update SOx narratives, process flows, and control documentation. • Coordinate and liaise with external auditors during SOx audits and provide requested evidence. • Identify control gaps and recommend remediation plans in collaboration with stakeholders. • Experience with ISO 27001 and NIST CSF, including understanding of information security controls, risk management, control assessments, compliance requirements, and security governance practices. • Familiarity with Cyber Essentials Plus (CE+) and related security/compliance requirements, along with knowledge or experience using Vanta or similar GRC/compliance management platforms, is a strong plus. Governance & Reporting • Prepare compliance reports and dashboards for management review. • Ensure timely completion of SOx testing cycles and documentation updates. • Support risk assessments and contribute to strengthening the overall control environment. Collaboration & Communication • Work closely with IT, Finance, and Compliance teams to align SOx requirements with business processes. • Act as a point of contact for external auditors and internal stakeholders. • Provide training and guidance on SOx compliance and control documentation standards.

Skills/Experience • Experience in SOx compliance, auditing, and governance processes. • Strong knowledge of Entity-Level Controls (ELCs), ITGCs, and SOx documentation standards. • Experience with ISO 27001 and NIST CSF, including security controls, risk assessment, and compliance. • Familiarity with CE+ and Vanta or similar GRC/compliance platforms is a strong plus. • Ability to create and maintain narratives, process flows, and control matrices. • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. • Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Why Join Us? • Opportunity to play a critical role in compliance and governance initiatives. • Collaborative team environment with exposure to senior leadership and external auditors. • Professional growth in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Additional benefits • Health Insurance • Referral Bonus • Performance Bonus • Flexible Working options

Location and hours Bangalore Office / UK hours

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This role is focused on Cyber Security Risk, Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), IT Controls, and Security Audits, with strong emphasis on Backup, Disaster Recovery (DR), and Business Continuity (BCP).

Key responsibilities:

• Perform security control assessments against organizational policies, security standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify control gaps, risks, audit findings, and compliance issues, and monitor remediation until closure.
• Assess Backup, Disaster Recovery, and Business Continuity processes and controls.
• Validate backup availability, restoration/recovery procedures, DR readiness, and evidence of periodic DR/BCP testing.
• Conduct control testing and risk assessments and support internal/external security audits.
• Review security policies, procedures, standards, and governance frameworks for compliance.
• Maintain audit evidence, track findings, and coordinate with stakeholders for remediation.
• Support overall security governance, regulatory compliance, and IT risk management activities.

Required Skills

• Cyber Security Risk & Compliance / GRC
• IT Risk & Controls
• Security Control Assessment & Testing
• Security Audits
• Backup & Disaster Recovery
• BCP / DR
• Risk Assessment
• Compliance & Governance
• Security Policies & Standards
• Audit Finding & Remediation Management