SOX Audit Analyst

Yum! Brands • Louisville, KY

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Ready to make your mark at an iconic global powerhouse? Join Yum! Brands - the parent company behind KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and Habit Burger & Grill - be a part of our reinvention for Greater Growth. We are a culture-driven company where innovation, collaboration, and passion fuel everything we do. We're seeking talented individuals to make a difference across our global business. Whether you're just starting out or stepping into leadership, you'll help shape our future by delivering results that matter and bringing your smart, heart, and courage to the table. If you're ready to grow with a company that values curiosity, high performance, and meaningful work—join us. Let's build the future of Yum! together! The SOX Audit Analyst plays a key role in our SOX Reliance testing program. In this role, you will help plan and execute SOX control testing that external auditors rely upon, strengthening the effectiveness and efficiency of Yum!'s global control environment. You will work closely with Finance and IT process owners, SOX leadership, and external auditors, gaining broad exposure across the business while contributing to a program that continues to evolve with Yum!'s growth. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented audit professional who brings strong SOX experience, intellectual curiosity, and a collaborative mindset. The position is based in Louisville, KY and operates in a hybrid work environment. Salary Range: $78,300 - $88,000 annually + bonus eligibility.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 2+ years of public accounting experience, preferably Big 4, including execution of SOX audits.
• Working knowledge of internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO) and audit methodologies.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a hybrid environment.

Nice To Haves

• CPA, CIA, or CISA certification, or progress toward certification (preferred).
• Experience with audit management tools such as AuditBoard (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Partner with SOX leadership, external auditors, and management to plan and align on the SOX reliance testing strategy for business process and IT general controls.
• Execute SOX control testing (automated, manual, and IT controls), ensuring compliance with audit methodologies and documentation standards.
• Identify, document, and communicate control exceptions or deficiencies, and support remediation of current and prior-year findings.
• Provide ongoing reporting and visibility into testing progress, risks, and outcomes throughout the year.
• Collaborate with Finance and IT process owners to coordinate testing timelines, clarify requirements, and strengthen control execution.
• Support continuous improvement of the SOX reliance program and assist with ad hoc internal audit projects across finance and operations.

Benefits

• Employees (and their eligible family members) may enroll in the following types of insurance coverage: medical, dental, vision, legal, and accidental death and dismemberment, as well as FSA/HSA (depending on enrolled medical plan).
• Yum! also provides short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
• Employees may enroll in our 401(k) plan.
• Yum! provides 4 weeks of vacation, paid sick leave, 10 paid holidays, a floating day off and 2 paid days for volunteer time each calendar year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees