SOX Compliance Champion - Bucharest and Iasi

Job Description

Who we are

VOIS (Vodafone Intelligent Solutions) is a strategic arm of Vodafone Group Plc, creating value for customers by delivering intelligent solutions through Talent, Technology & Transformation.
As the largest shared services organisation in the global telco industry with 30,000 FTE, our portfolio of next-generation solutions and services are designed in partnership with customers across Vodafone Group, local markets, and partner markets to simplify and drive growth. With our strategic partner Accenture, we work alongside our Vodafone customers, other Telco and tech companies to drive transformation, meet the challenges of our industry and ensure we stay relevant and resilient. This partnership is a unique, industry-first model which brings together the best of in-house and 3rd party capability.
We work with customers across 28 countries from 10 VOIS locations: Albania, Egypt, Hungary, India, Romania, Spain, Turkey, UK, Germany, Ireland, and with a network of teams in Czech Republic, Italy, Greece, and Portugal.
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About this Role

We are seeking a SOX Compliance Champion to coordinate and oversee the definition, implementation, and ongoing effectiveness of SOX controls across Vodafone Cloud & Infrastructure (VCI). This role plays a central part in ensuring audit readiness, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement by working closely with control owners, central teams, local markets, and external auditors.

What you will do

• Coordinate the annual SOX audit cycle for VCI, including walkthroughs and evidence delivery
• Define, implement, and maintain SOX controls across user access management, on‑premise infrastructure, cloud infrastructure, and third‑party governance
• Manage and update the VCI SOX Risks and Controls Matrix in alignment with the Central Technology Matrix
• Guide control owners, coordinators, and operators through the full audit lifecycle
• Ensure timely, accurate documentation and submission of audit evidence
• Drive remediation activities and track deficiencies to closure
• Identify opportunities for control optimisation, simplification, and efficiency improvements
• Conduct annual and ad‑hoc risk assessments and follow risks through to resolution
• Provide regular status updates and reporting to management and key stakeholders
• Act as a point of contact for SOX‑related operational escalations

Who you are

• You bring 3+ years of experience working with SOX processes and controls, particularly General IT and Security Controls
• You have experience coordinating internal and/or external audit activities
• You are confident in risk management, risk assessment, and governance practices
• You collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders across technical and non‑technical teams
• You communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing
• You have working knowledge of ITIL, Incident and Service Management, and Segregation of Duties
• You hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Systems, Audit, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• You demonstrate strong understanding of COSO, the SOX Act, PCAOB Integrated Audits, ISO27001, PCI DSS, ISAE 3402 / SSAE 18, ITIL, and Agile methodologies
• You apply structured project management skills to complex, cross‑functional initiatives

Not a Perfect Fit?

Concerned you may not meet every requirement? Vodafone is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align exactly with every aspect of the job description, you are encouraged to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or another opportunity, and the recruitment team will support you in exploring where your skills fit best.

What’s in it for you

• Hybrid way of working: 2 days per week/ 8 per month
• Medical and dental services
• Life and hospitalization insurance
• Dedicated employee phone subscription
• Take control of your benefits and choose any of the below options: MEAL TICKETS/ PRIVATE PENSION/VACATION VOUCHERS/ CULTURAL VOUCHERS within the budget.
• Special discounts for gyms and retailers
• Annual Company Bonus
• Ongoing Education – we continuously invest in you to ensure you have everything needed to excel on the job and enhance your skills
• You get to work with tried and trusted web-technology
• We let you write your own story by planning vacations: go for a trip, experience new things, have fun and enjoy your 23 days off.
Special Paternal Program - 4 months of paid paternity leave

What skills you will learn

• Advanced SOX audit coordination and stakeholder management skills
• Deeper expertise in cloud, infrastructure, and third‑party risk controls
• Practical application of global compliance frameworks within a large enterprise
• Process optimisation and control simplification techniques in regulated environments

VOIS Equal Opportunity Employer Commitment

Vodafone recognises and celebrates the value of diversity in building a workforce that reflects the customers and communities it serves. No form of discrimination is tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to, discrimination based on race, colour, age, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, citizenship, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, neurodiversity, social origin, cultural background, marital or civil partnership status, or socio‑economic background.

Join Us

At Vodafone, we’re working hard to build a better future. A more connected, inclusive and sustainable world. As a dynamic global community, it's our human spirit, together with technology, that empowers us to achieve this.
We challenge and innovate in order to connect people, businesses, and communities across the world. Delighting our customers and earning their loyalty drive us, and we experiment, learn fast and get it done, together.
With us, you can truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference.

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