Internal Audit and SOX Reporting Specialist

About the role

Vanguard's Internal Audit & SOX (IAS) department is seeking an Internal Audit and SOX Reporting Specialist to join the Center for Audit Practices and Enablement (CAPE) team. CAPE provides shared services related to audit stakeholder reporting, audit methodology, quality assurance, learning and development, and audit operations that support both the Internal Audit and SOX functions.

In this role, you will develop, maintain, and enhance recurring internal audit and SOX reporting deliverables, dashboards, and data visualizations that support audit leadership, executive stakeholders, and governance committees.

You will help transform internal audit and SOX data into meaningful insights, identify opportunities to strengthen reporting effectiveness, and support the ongoing administration and enhancement of IAS's reporting and technology ecosystem. Through these efforts, you will help provide meaningful insights, increase transparency, and support continuous improvement across IAS.

Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of recurring audit and SOX reporting deliverables, coordinating inputs, prioritizing work, and ensuring timely, accurate, and high-quality outputs that meet stakeholder needs. This includes developing and maintaining dashboards and automations for the department and stakeholders, preparing data visualizations and materials for executive and governance reporting, and drafting SOX reporting materials.

Execute and support projects that advance team and department strategic priorities, helping to deliver project activities, manage dependencies, engage stakeholders, and achieve desired outcomes. Perform analysis of Internal Audit and SOX data, identifying correlations and trends to enable decision making, enhance reporting effectiveness, and develop reporting and dashboard solutions that provide meaningful insights.

• Collaborate with IAS leadership and crew to enhance reporting and data quality.
• Challenge data and assumptions, identify opportunities for improvement, and translate stakeholder feedback into actionable insights and reporting solutions.
• Build strong relationships with IAS partners across all levels and teams.

Maintain and leverage relationships with internal and external business partners and professional organizations to stay informed about industry trends and developments. Support the ongoing administration, management, and enhancement of the IAS reporting and technology ecosystem, including data, configurations, reporting elements, and related processes.

Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement that enhance efficiency and reporting effectiveness. Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years related work experience.
• Audit, SOX, and/or risk experience preferred.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Proven ability to build and maintain data dashboards and visualizations using Tableau, Power BI, Excel, or PowerApps.
• Experience in audit, SOX, or risk management, with a strong understanding of internal controls and assurance practices.

• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Ability to gather stakeholder requirements and translate business needs into reporting, dashboard, or process improvement solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data, identify trends, and communicate insights through reporting and data visualizations.
• Note: Hybrid position requiring proximity to our Malvern, PA office.

• Special Factors Sponsorship Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.
• About Vanguard At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission-we're on a mission.
• To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients.
• To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives.
• To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team.

From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best. How We Work Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection.

We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.