Finance SOX Testing Analyst

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical SOX Tester to support the execution of our Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance program. The SOX Tester will be responsible for testing internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), identifying control deficiencies, and supporting remediation efforts in collaboration with process owners and audit teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute testing of key SOX controls in accordance with established testing plans and timelines.
• Document control testing procedures and results clearly and concisely in accordance with internal documentation standards.
• Identify and report control deficiencies, providing evidence to support conclusions.
• Work closely with process owners to understand controls and help remediate deficiencies.
• Assist in evaluating the design and operational effectiveness of internal controls.
• Collaborate with external auditors, internal audit teams, and control owners during walkthroughs and testing.
• Maintain accurate and organized documentation to support compliance and audit requirements.
• Monitor status of remediation plans and retesting as needed.
• Stay updated on SOX regulations and internal control best practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in SOX testing, internal audit, or external audit.
• Excellent communication skills in English (B2+ or higher) and ability to collaborate across functions and geographies
• Working knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley Act (Section 404), COSO framework, and internal control principles.
• Experience with audit tools (e.g., Workiva, AuditBoard, Archer, or similar platforms) preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• CPA, CIA, or CISA certification (or in progress) is a plus.

Benefits:

• This is a hybrid position based in Ultra Park II, Lagunilla (Heredia). On-site presence is required only when necessary, such as for meetings, trainings, or collaborative activities, in alignment with the company’s telework agreement, which currently requires employees to work on-site three (3) days per week)
• Private Medical Insurance
• Asociacion Solidarista
• Life Insurance
• Personal Day Off

Note: Only candidates with Costa Rican nationality or valid immigration status will be considered; applicants residing outside Costa Rica will not be considered, and relocation is not available

About Us

Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home. Its family of products also includes equipment and supplies for the foodservice and hospitality industries. With more than 71,000 colleagues, the company operates 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves approximately 700,000 customer locations. For fiscal year 2022 that ended July 2, 2022, the company generated sales of more than $68 billion. Information about our Sustainability program, including Sysco’s 2022 Sustainability Report and 2022 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Report, can be found at www.sysco.com.