About us

At Bank esh, we’re not just imagining the future of banking- we’re building it with a bold vision to redefine the banking industry for the 21st century. Our mission is to create a banking experience that leverages cutting-edge technology, operational excellence, and fosters deep trust between banks and customers.

We’re on the brink of something extraordinary. Our first digital bank in Israel, Bank esh, has already secured its license as a bank in formation in December 2022, and we're gearing up to make waves in the industry.

Join us on this exciting journey as we create a bank from the ground up, one that’s set to revolutionize the way people think about banking.

Be part of a team that’s not just building a bank, but crafting the future of financial services.

Job Description

Join us as a SOX Manager and take the lead in building the internal control framework from the ground up! This is your chance to shape a critical function, ensuring compliance with SOX requirements while driving innovation in financial processes. In this role, you'll develop the SOX Control Matrix, perform financial process sampling, and collaborate with managers to establish and maintain robust internal controls. You'll also serve as the main point of contact for external auditors, liaise with the Bank of Israel, and conduct in-depth reviews to ensure legal compliance.

Responsibilities

• Establish and Manage the SOX Control System, develop and implement the work plan for internal controls in compliance with SOX regulations.
• Identify and define financial risk areas within the organization and establish controls to mitigate these risks.
• Conduct periodic sampling and review of financial processes.
• Manage a year-round control testing program in collaboration with accounting, finance, risk management, and internal audit teams.
• Work with external auditing firms to perform internal control testing in accordance with SOX requirements.
• Prepare and review reports for external audits of the internal control framework.
• Maintain professional relationships with the Bank of Israel and other regulators regarding internal controls and SOX compliance.
• Support compliance with financial regulations and submit regulatory reports, including those related to internal controls.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• CPA certification is required.
• At least 5 years of experience managing SOX compliance in a financial organization; banking experience is a significant advantage.
• Proficiency in SOX 404 and 302 standards, financial regulations, and financial reporting.
• Experience in conducting sampling and reviews of financial processes and risk control systems.
• In-depth understanding of banking and financial laws and regulations, including SOX requirements.
• Excellent proficiency in operating knowledge management and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
• Fluency in both English and Hebrew (written, spoken, and reading) is required.
• Experience collaborating with external auditors and financial regulators (e.g., the Bank of Israel) - an advantage

Skills & knowledge

• Strong management skills, ability to work under pressure, and achieve goals with precision and transparency.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to present professional information clearly and effectively.
• Flexible mindset with the ability to learn and quickly adapt to regulatory changes.

Think you have the passion and inner fire for it? Bring it on and challenge us!

esh is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital state, disability or gender identity.