Head of Internal Audit - SOX Compliance

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Your New Role

Internal Audit and Advisory strengthens Discovery Global’s ability to create, protect, and sustain value by providing the board and management with independent, risk-based, value add, objective assurance, advice, insight, and foresight. Discovery Global Internal Audit’s vision is to accelerate innovation, increase efficiency and effectiveness while providing value added assurance and advisory services, while anticipating and mitigating risks. Our approach is designed to directly influence and drive change, facilitating the development of strategic relationships and bolstering the company's ability to anticipate and mitigate risks effectively.

      This role will serve as the Internal Audit lead for Discovery Global’s Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance program, with primary responsibility for overseeing key SOX and internal audit activities, coordinating with management, second line and external auditors to support a sustainable, scalable, and effective SOX program that supports business growth, transformation initiatives, and regulatory expectations.

      We are seeking a dynamic and innovative SOX Internal Audit & Advisory leader, focusing on enhancing the achievement of Discovery Global’s ongoing business strategies and objectives. This includes informing the development and execution of transformation initiatives designed to foster growth, innovation, and efficiency, while maintaining Internal Audit’s objectivity and independence.  The Head of SOX will be responsible for identifying key financial reporting risks, evaluating business process controls, determining annual SOX scope, and serving as the primary subject matter expert for SOX and ICFR across the enterprise. The role also aggregates program-wide insights and trends related to SOX risks and deficiencies to support executive and Audit Committee decision-making.

This role will lead the end-to-end SOX governance and oversight model, including coordination with external auditors. The Head of SOX will ensure SOX activities are risk-based, adequately supported by documentation, and aligned with regulatory expectations and Internal Audit standards. This role has primary responsibility for executive-level SOX reporting, including clear articulation of risk posture, trends, and key judgments to senior leadership. The Senior Director will confidently facilitate discussions with stakeholders, present outcomes, and develop clear, actionable recommendations for senior management that strengthen the control environment and support business objectives.

      As a primary point of contact, the Head of SOX will maintain strong, productive relationships with peers and senior leadership across the organization, playing a key role in driving the success of the SOX program and the broader Internal Audit function, including leading SOX operating model enhancements and transformation initiatives. The successful candidate will be a leader capable of influencing change, with a sharp focus on programmatic objectives who can support business leadership by providing independent insight and challenge that informs the translation of strategy into focused initiatives and risk-aware decision-making.

      Exceptional leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and effective communication skills (both written and verbal) are critical to successfully leading SOX and audit activities and engaging executives across the business. This strategic position demands an agile, proactive, and insightful leader committed to advancing business practices, critical thinking, creativity, and excellence in stakeholder engagement. The Head of SOX will be asked to perform the following:

Your Role Accountabilities

• Develop and maintain a strong understanding of Discovery Global’s business objectives, financial reporting risks, transformation initiatives, industry trends, leading practices, and emerging risks to inform a risk-based SOX and internal aud