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1 Job Description Job Title : Department : SOX Co-ordinator Financial Control Reporting to (Job Title) : Financial Control Manager No of Direct Reports : N/A Titles of Direct Reports: N/A Size of Department: 3 Budget Responsibility (direct) : 0 Revenue Responsibility (direct) : 0 Date of issue: February 2014 Issued by (name): Ian Harris Overall Purpose of Role: As an integral member of the Financial Control team, the SOX Coordinator will support the Financial Control team in maintaining and co-ordinating Sarbanes- Oxley compliance for Carnival UK. Key responsibilities will be to partner with process owners to update and maintain process documentation / flowcharts and controls, schedule and perform SOX management testing, including understanding and analysing potential failures and progressing remediation, maintaining and updating (including the results of all testing) the internal SOX reporting system (Open Pages) and assisting with the production of periodic reporting as required. Page 1 of 8

2 Main Activities and Responsibilities Assist with the annual SOX risk based scoping process, at the account and process level; Partner with Process Owners to update and maintain process documentation / flowcharts and controls and where necessary perform walkthroughs to validate the existing SOX documentation and ensure that any changes are implemented; Identify potential SOX implications of changes in the control environment as a result of but not limited to, accounting regulations, internal company policies, system enhancements or implementations, company reorganisations; Perform management and when applicable, remediation testing of internal controls to ensure timely completion and compliance with the annual SOX test plan; Work with internal and external auditors to assist with the coordinate audit timing, results of management and remediation testing and SOX reporting; Responsible for maintaining and updating all aspects of the internal SOX reporting system (Open Pages); Assist with the production of periodic reporting and status updates as required; and Undertake ad-hoc duties as required. HESS Responsibilities Lead by example by taking care of the health and safety of yourself and others Report all accidents, near miss incidents and work related ill health conditions to your manager and to the Facilities department. Follow safety rules and procedures Use work equipment, personal protective equipment, substances, and safety devices correctly Take part in safety training & risk assessments and suggest ways of reducing risks. Act safely in accordance with our Elev8 safety behaviours General Responsibilities Adheres to Corporate Policies and Procedures, including Code of Conduct, Audit Procedures and any control related responsibility for financial data entered, stored, or reported via business systems within employee s control (list not exhaustive). Special Requirements (Equipment Used, External Contacts etc): None Other Features of Job (travel, hours of work, working conditions etc): Limited / occasional travel to other Operating Companies may be required. Location: Southampton Offices Page 2 of 8

3 Person Specification Job Title : SOX Co-ordinator Department : Financial Control Education, Qualifications and Training Essential: Bachelor s degree in Accounting, Business Administration or Finance or 2-3 years Finance / Accounting background Desirable: Part qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) / internal audit (IIA) equivalent or Association of Accounting Technicians (MAAT). Experience Essential: Experience working in large company environments and / or Big 4 accounting / audit firm Desirable: 1-2 years auditing experience with exposure to Sarbanes Oxley requirements. Work Based Competencies Competencies that refer to the specific work related skills required for successful performance in the role. (e.g. technological competence, written ability, numerical ability, relevant legislative or procedural understanding, analytical ability, organisational ability and project management etc. Essential: Strong interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills as required to communicate clearly and effectively across various levels within the organisation. Organisational and time management skills. Ability to multi task and prioritise requirements. Desirable: Proven ability to meet stringent reporting deadlines. Page 3 of 8 Behavioural Competencies Competencies that refer to the personal characteristics and behaviour required for successful performance.

4 Please ensure that this is linked to the generic competency framework. For example Commercial Acumen, Communication, Customer Focus, Influence, Motivation and Commitment, New ideas/continuous improvement, Problem Solving and Decision Making, Team Work. Each level of competency required should be described specific to the level of the role. Carnival UK Skills Profile Level C Our People Elev8 Behaviours Future Focused Makes Change Happen Straight Talking Active Positive Praise Challenging & Decisive Commitment & Positivity Self Aware ON(E) Message 10 Point Balls Add Value Customer Centred Brand Awareness People Process Influencing 1 Process Documentation Efficiency 2 Relationships 1 Problem Solving 1 People & Personal Development 1 Project Management 1 Communication 1 Management Finance Team Leadership & Inspiration 0 Business Analysis & Performance Insight 1 Planning & Prioritisation 1 Financial Analysis 2 Leading Change 1 Accounting 2 Commercial Awareness 1 Control 2 Page 4 of 8

5 Our People Elev8 Behaviours ENGAGED AND PASSIONATE Future Focused Shows energy and commitment towards achieving the vision of the organisation and the department. Identifies future developments needed in own role. Challenging & Decisive Prepared to challenge the process/status quo, comes up with new ideas for improvement and to ensure timely outcomes. Makes effective and speedy decisions where required. Makes Change Happen Embraces change with a genuine openness to new possibilities. Identifies own role in supporting change and takes an active role in making change happen and overcoming barriers. Commitment & Positivity Welcomes enabling conversations with their manager and demonstrates a commitment to delivering to a high standard with people, product and process within the organisation. OPEN AND HONEST Straight Talking Is open, honest and communicates succinctly and with clarity. Takes responsibility for raising issues and giving feedback, making comment where things could be changed or improved. Self Aware Recognises own attitude, behaviour and impact on others. Seeks feedback to understand the perception of others and adapts behaviour as a result. Active Positive Praise Actively takes opportunities to acknowledge and praise others, recognising others success, good work, help and support from colleagues and managers in own team and across departments. SPEAKING WITH ONE VOICE ON(E) Message Understands and is clear on company direction and values and demonstrates this by actively embracing and doing what they can to deliver it. Builds effective relationships to work collaboratively with other relevant people/departments, sharing knowledge and experience to achieve a consistent and joined up approach. 10 Point Balls Actively seeks to understand the organisational goals / 10 Point Balls and how their role can contribute to the delivery of the organisation vision and the departmental goals / 10 Point Balls. Identifies activities that don t add value and seeks to influence changing or removing them. Add Value Demonstrates an effective level of influence, impact and voice at the level they operate. Puts the right level of energy and focus into their work to deliver outcomes which add real value. CUSTOMER CENTRED Customer Centred Puts the customer at the start and heart of all decisions and challenges assumption. Consistently delivers expectations and continuously strives to exceed expectations and create the WOW. CRUISE values are demonstrated when and where required. Page 5 of 8 Brand Awareness BRAND APPRECIATION Brand Appreciation Demonstrates a clear understanding of the brand/s for which they work and the different brand values within the business. Enthusiastically delivers their role in line with the values of the relevant brand and delivers the brand promise.

6 Knowledge & Skills Description Knowledge & Skill People Influencing Knows their specialist subject matter and raises awareness of issues with line manager and challenges status quo. Plans how to approach situations e.g. meetings, to make change happen. Understands the issue and their own point of view and influences peers to make changes to behaviours. Relationships Builds effective transactional relationships with customers. Develops relationships that are based on openness, trust and honesty. Recognises when a relationship is strained and takes action to improve. Treats people with respect and is able to remain calm in pressured situations. Knows when to escalate. People & Personal Development Aware of own skills and knowledge gaps, identifies and addresses personal development requirements. Looks for ways to continuously develop themselves. Effectively passes on knowledge and skills when requested. Communication Communicates information clearly to specialist and non-specialist audiences. Gives timely, concise and clear communication, with appropriate tone. Explains basic issues in a clear and concise way. Handles questions openly. Process Process Documentation & Efficiency Understands and articulates how a particular process fits within the end to end process and impact on wider business. Documents end to end processes in a way that people without specific knowledge can easily follow. Uses key systems effectively, supports other users and applies knowledge to derive process efficiencies. Understands what good looks like through knowledge of effective and efficient processes and identifies process efficiencies. Problem Solving Uses existing controls to recognise problems and escalates to management accordingly. Knows alternative systems and processes relevant to role. Provides recommendations in clear, appropriate manner. Understands customer needs. Page 6 of 8 Project Management Follows project management principles, uses appropriate tools, has good attention to detail and focuses on delivery. Understands the project brief and is aware of project timeline, milestones and priority.

7 Contributes effectively to project teams. Management Planning & Prioritising Knows team tasks and goals, and what the team is doing. Plans and prioritises resources to ensure delivery of near term goals. Understands how team impacts on other areas of Finance. Plans and organises own time effectively hits deadlines. Leading Change Supports & reassures team through effective communication of the change and benefits. Understands the change, its implications and impact on individuals and workload. Displays positive commitment to success of change. Commercial Awareness Has experience of working in a business environment and basic knowledge of the travel & tourism industry. Understands business processes and planning models e.g. budgeting. Knows specific elements of the business relevant to own role. Understands internal and external customer needs relevant to area. Knows company strategy and targets. Finance Business Analysis & Performance Insight Knows information / reports produced in other areas, uses these effectively and avoids duplication of effort. Understands tools and techniques and uses these to analyse and interpret data effectively. Provides relevant information to support business decision making. Understands cruise industry specific measures (KPI s) and corporate measures e.g. ROIC. Financial Analysis Possesses intermediate / advanced Excel and other analytical tool skills e.g. pivot tables, SUMIF, advanced graphs, macros. Understands and applies financial management techniques appropriate to role e.g. variance analysis, standard costing, budgetary control, trend analysis, DCF / NPV. Translates financial data into clear management information / recommendations and communicates the information effectively. Identifies the need for analysis and initiates appropriate response to that need. Produces analysis linked to business priorities. Accounting Page 7 of 8 Understands and applies accounting principles, standards and policies and knows where to source these. Understands accounting systems and the linkages to operating systems and makes effective use of both. Knows specialist principles and processes pertinent to role (e.g. tax, treasury, legal). Appreciates and applies the concept of materiality.

8 Controls Ensures controls (including SOX) are effective, operating and recorded accurately. Proactively supports the internal and external audit process. Reacts appropriately to control breakdowns (quantifies, communicates, rectifies). Identifies control weaknesses and recommends improvements. Reviews and maintains accurate process and control documentation. Understands and applies auditing techniques. Delivers training/coaching of controls application to others. Page 8 of 8