Who you are

- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Tax, or a related field

- 3-4 years of experience in corporate tax

- Strong analytical and organizational skills; able to manage multiple deadlines and deliverables during close cycles

- Experience operating in a SOX/internal controls environment, including documentation, evidence retention, and audit readiness

- Working knowledge of income tax provision concepts and tax reporting processes under U.S. GAAP and/or IFRS

- Ability to collaborate effectively with local Finance teams and external tax advisors across multiple countries

- Proficiency with Microsoft suites (Excel, PowerPoint, word etc.)

- Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail

- Strong communication skills, especially with different stakeholders within and outside the business

- Experience working within the software/technology industry

- Experience with the use of Oracle Tax Reporting Cloud System (TRCS) for tax reporting

- Experience supporting PCAOB inspections/discussing with auditors constructively using PCAOB standards

- Deep understanding of IAS 12/ASC 740 income tax accounting standards

- Experience with managing SOX programs or related programs

What the job involves

- Fixed Term - 9 - 12 months
- The SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) Controls & Reporting Manager will play a key role in ensuring that tax-related SOX controls are designed appropriately and operate effectively
- The role serves as a primary UK‑based point of contact for tax SOX, with responsibility for overseeing control execution, maintaining robust documentation, and ensuring ongoing audit readiness
- In addition, the role supports the Group’s income tax reporting processes and selected day‑to‑day tax operational activities, as required
- The ideal candidate is process-oriented, detail-driven, and comfortable working in a multinational environment, with proven experience partnering with local Finance teams and external tax advisors
- A strong understanding of SOX and Public Company Accounting Oversight Body (PCAOB) requirement, particularly as they relate to income tax processes and controls, is essential

- Strengthen and operate SOX-aligned tax reporting processes, ensuring consistent execution and audit-ready documentation





- Maintain and enhance documentation including tax process narratives, risk and control matrices (RACMs) and SOX documentation

- Standardize and maintain regional calendars, checklists, and workpaper templates to improve efficiency, consistency, and control performance

- Review control deficiencies, assess severity, and support remediation plans in collaboration with the tax team

- Support with quarterly and annual tax provision processes for the Group ensuring SOX controls operate effectively

- Partner with local tax advisors to understand tax matters, validate key assumptions, and document significant judgments and conclusions

- Drive efficiency and consistency across tax controls through standardization and automation

- Proactively identify opportunities to streamline tax SOX compliance while maintaining audit quality

- Provide training and guidance to other process owners on SOX requirements and control execution

- Drive a culture of accountability and control ownership across the business and team

The application process

- End Date: August 15, 2026

Perks

- Time off: 28 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays. You can also buy/sell five days a year

- Emergency leave: Five days a year to use when unexpected or urgent events make it impossible to work

- Hybrid working: The default option for employees is a 3:2 split between the office and working from home. Some positions are fully remote and others are fully office-based—refer to the job listing for specific details

- Parental leave: Maternity leave comprises 18 weeks at full pay, followed by 21 weeks statutory pay and 13 weeks unpaid. Paternity leave is two weeks at full pay. Pension contributions and benefits are maintained throughout

- Workplace nursery scheme: Pay for your child’s nursery directly through payroll, saving tax and NI contributions

- Electric care lease:



Use your flexible benefits fund to subsidize the pre-tax leasing of a brand-new electric or ultra-low-emission car

- Shopping vouchers: Use your flexible benefits fund on discounts and vouchers for many major retail, tech and restaurant chains

- BUPA private healthcare: BUPA healthcare is a core benefit for employees. Use your flexible benefits fund and/or salary sacrifice to add family members

- Anonymous counselling: Through our Modern Health benefit, employees and their dependents over 13 are eligible to use our mental health app and receive unlimited counselling and coaching each year

- Dental insurance: Use your flexible benefits fund to cover preventative and restorative treatment. You can also add coverage for family members

- Cycle to work: Buy a brand-new bike and save 25–40% on retail price thanks to tax savings

- Gym membership: Use your flexible benefits fund to discount a membership to a major gym chain

- Bonus: Based on a combination of your own performance and AVEVA’s financial results

- Pension: Use your flexible benefits fund to increase the standard employer contribution. You can also route your bonus directly into your pension, saving tax and NI

- Income protection: Secure a reliable income if you’re unable to work due to long-term sickness or injury

- Life assurance: In the event of your death, your loved ones will receive a lump sum

- Charitable giving: The Action for Good program gives you three days of paid volunteering every year, as well as match funding opportunities. You can also use your flexible benefits fund to give to charity pre-tax

- Professional development: Access to LinkedIn Learning gives you the chance to grow your knowledge and skills, while AVEVA’s extensive mentorship network allows you learn from colleagues across the company

- Education support: After one year with AVEVA, you can apply for support towards a relevant course or qualification. AVEVA will reimburse up to 70% of the cost

- Service recognition: Whether you’ve been with us for 12 months or 50 years (it’s happened!), the AVEVAversary program rewards you during milestone years with cash and time off. We also recognize your contributions by planting a tree in the AVEVA Forest, our global forest of recognition

📌 SOX Controls & Reporting Manager (London)
🏢 AVEVA
📍 London