Date: 11 Feb 2026
Sector: FINANCE / ACCOUNTING
Type: Permanent
Location: London
Salary: £45000 - 50000 per annum
Email: duncan@taylorjamesresourcing.com
Ref: db120226a
We are looking for an Accountant with 3 years Audit experience to work for a financial markets trading firm within their Internal Audit team, working in an Internal Audit department of a metal derivative trading organisation. The department is responsible for JSOX Compliance which ensures Japanese Sarbanes‑Oxley Act (J‑SOX) requirements, ensuring robust internal controls and compliance standards.
Key Responsibilities
- JSOX Compliance Support:
- Assist in planning and coordinating the annual JSOX testing cycle.
- Prepare and maintain documentation for internal controls and risk assessments.
- Support walkthroughs and control testing activities under the guidance of senior auditors.
- Audit Process Assistance:
- Collect and organize evidence for control effectiveness.
- Track remediation actions and follow‑up on outstanding issues.
- Help prepare audit reports and summaries for management review.
- Internal Audit of IT processes and controls
- Collaboration & Communication:
- Liaise with business units to gather required information and clarify control processes.
- Ensure timely communication of audit findings and deadlines.
- Compliance & Governance:
- Stay updated on JSOX requirements and internal audit best practices.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives for internal controls.
Skills & Qualifications
- Essential:
- Strong organizational and administrative skills.
- Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Good communication skills for interacting with internal stakeholders.
- Preferred:
- Understanding of internal controls or audit principles.
- Experience in compliance or risk management roles.
- Knowledge of J‑SOX or Sarbanes‑Oxley frameworks.
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