SOX Experts in Austria
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Zoran Jovanovic
Last position:
Technical Writer – Implementation of the BNPP IT PROD SEC Service Catalog at BNP Paribas Germany
Design, authorship and finalization of the IT PROD SEC service catalog with eight standardized security services (S-ID001–S-ID008).
Development of consistent service components & deliverables, RACI assignments and SLA and KPI definitions for each service.
Integration of BaFin document requirements under DORA into the service descriptions.
Coordination with IT, compliance, risk and operations teams to validate all service descriptions.
Specifically for governance & monitoring: definition of governance cadence, evidence delivery processes, audit support and definition of measurable KPIs and measurement methods.
Ensuring that all services are standardized, measurable and documented in an audit-proof manner.
Result: Approved service catalog with eight services as a binding basis for delivery, governance and audits; transparent SLAs/KPIs for each service and DORA/BAIT/MaRisk-compliant documentation with clear responsibilities and evidence trails.
Technologies and tools: Confluence, Jira, ServiceNow, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Visio, Office 365.
Swetlana Liebig
Last position:
IT Audit; Internal Control; SOX at Freelancer
- Various IT audits
- SOX testing
- ICS testing and advisory
Christian Thür
Last position:
Senior Consultant / ICS at Media-related company
- Revised the internal control system following a transformation
- Surveyed current processes and analyzed target processes
- Adjusted financial controls and conducted design and operational tests
- Provided strategic consulting at management level
- Outcome: updated ICS approved by audit bodies; follow-up projects resulting from the achieved results
- Focus areas: ICS, finance processes, governance, design and operational testing, executive consulting
Marianne Pollak
Last position:
Senior PM Public Health Care at Freelance
- MSFT Dynamics 365 Sales Implementation
- MSFT Dynamics 365 Customer Insights Journey Implementation
Erkan Yildirim
Last position:
Interim Financial Accountant at EuroTelesites AG
- Ongoing accounting tasks (in close cooperation with our shared service center in Bulgaria – English language)
- Contact person for our shared service center in all finance matters, including the preparation of monthly reporting according to IFRS
- Monthly VAT returns, ongoing tax filings, and lease fee settlements
- Support in managing the (financial) intercompany relationships
- Ensuring SOX compliance and optimizing accounting processes
- Digitization of accounting processes
Michael Selinger
Last position:
Director, IT at Austria Juice GmbH
- Directed IT operations across 13 sites in China, Romania, Poland, Hungary, Germany, Ukraine, and Austria.
- Built and led a new IT team with personnel based in Poland, Hungary, Romania, and Germany.
- Upgraded outdated IT infrastructure at sites in Austria, Germany, Romania, and Poland, enhancing clients, printers, networks, servers, storage, firewalls, and backups.
- Retired the legacy phone system and transitioned to Teams.
- Established and deployed AI tools, including Copilot and Zapier.
- Implemented NIS II readiness and achieved ISO 27001 certification.
- Eliminated inefficient business applications to enhance operational efficiency.
- Developed and executed new processes for operations technology, business process outsourcing, purchasing, human resources, and IT.
- Launched a new SAP Warehouse System.
- Established IT standards across all sites.
- Engaged effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Defined and monitored security KPIs, ensuring targets were met.
- Managed budgeting processes, achieving a 15% reduction in operational expenditure.
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Statistics of experts using SOX
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
30 years
Position duration
4 years
Positions per freelancer
13
Top business areas
Information Technology, Operations, Project Management
Top industries
Manufacturing, Professional Services, Food and Beverage
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Audit
Bachelor's degree or higher
60%
Master's degree or higher
60%
Doctorate
40%
Certifications per freelancer
5
Most common languages
German, English, Danish
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
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Average rates of experts in Austria using SOX
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The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 30 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the technology
SOX scope
SOX usually means the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and the control work built around it. Companies bring in specialists to support financial reporting, risk assessment, and internal control reviews. The focus is clear: reliable evidence, clean processes, and traceable approvals.
What they do
- Map key controls across finance and IT
- Review documentation for audit readiness
- Support SOX 404 testing and remediation
- Improve evidence collection and sign-off flow
Strong specialists understand how business processes, systems, and control owners connect. They know where gaps appear, how exceptions are recorded, and how to keep auditors and finance teams aligned.
Tooling and systems
SOX work often touches ERP systems, access reviews, ticketing tools, GRC software, and spreadsheet-based testing packs. In many companies in Austria, the work also spans shared-service setups, regional finance teams, and remote collaboration with global control owners. The best experts can move between process, system, and documentation without losing the control objective.
When to hire
Companies usually look for freelance help during IPO preparation, control redesign, remediation after audit findings, or team absences. SOX specialists are also useful when a finance process changes, a system migration affects controls, or audit evidence is hard to assemble on time. They bring structure without adding noise.
What good looks like
A strong SOX professional writes clearly, challenges weak evidence, and understands both design and operating effectiveness. They can talk to finance, IT, and auditors in plain language. Terms like Sarbanes-Oxley, SOX compliance, and internal controls should feel natural in their work, not like buzzwords.
Austria context
For Austrian companies with international reporting obligations, SOX work often needs close coordination across time zones and languages. Remote support works well for testing, documentation, and control mapping. On-site time helps when teams need process walkthroughs, training, or faster alignment on sensitive issues.
Frequently asked questions
The facts hiring teams ask for most often when it comes to SOX.
SOX refers to Sarbanes-Oxley compliance work around financial reporting, internal controls, and audit evidence. For a company, that usually means defining controls, testing them, fixing gaps, and keeping documentation ready for review. It is less about a single system and more about how finance and IT processes stay reliable.
A strong SOX freelancer is usually brought in during audit season, remediation work, control redesign, or a change in systems or reporting lines. Companies also use freelance support when the internal team is stretched or when they need extra structure for evidence and walkthroughs. The best help is practical and focused on delivery.
SOX work is narrower and more control-driven than broad internal audit work. It centers on the controls that affect financial reporting and on proof that those controls work as intended. Internal audit may look across the whole business, while SOX stays close to reporting risk, access, approvals, and testing.
A good SOX specialist often brings control design, process mapping, testing, and remediation planning. Useful adjacent skills include ERP knowledge, access review work, evidence management, and familiarity with GRC tools. Clear writing matters too, because documentation is part of the job.
SOX work can fit different levels, but the project still needs someone who understands control logic and audit expectations. Smaller tasks such as evidence prep or walkthrough notes can be handled by a focused specialist, while control design and remediation usually need deeper experience. The right fit depends on how much is already defined.
Yes, SOX work is often well suited to remote delivery from Austria. Testing, documentation, and coordination with control owners can all happen online, especially in multinational setups. On-site sessions are still useful for process walkthroughs and for teams that want faster alignment.
Look for a SOX freelancer who can explain controls simply, spot weak evidence, and suggest fixes that fit the actual process. Good specialists ask detailed questions about ownership, timing, and exceptions. They should leave behind clear documentation, not just comments on a checklist.
SOX is the common shorthand for the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and for the work built around it. Searchers may also use Sarbanes-Oxley or SOX compliance when they mean the same thing. In hiring, it is wise to look for someone who understands the control framework, not just the acronym.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Austria who have used SOX in their recent projects is 125 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 1,000 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Austria who have used SOX in their recent projects, 60% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 60% hold at least a Master's degree, and 40% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Austria who have used SOX in their recent projects have 30 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 4 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Austria who have used SOX in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Danish (17%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Austria who have used SOX in their recent projects are Manufacturing (100%), Professional Services (83%), and Food and Beverage (67%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Austria who have used SOX in their recent projects are Information Technology (83%), Operations (83%), and Project Management (83%).
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