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      Achieving Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX) compliance remains a complex and resource‑intensive undertaking. It often requires coordination across external auditors, internal stakeholders and control owners, technology and document management teams, targeted testing activities and tailored reporting.

      Many organizations still rely on manual methods such as spreadsheets and email to manage these interconnected workflows. This can lead to inefficiencies, the implementation and testing of non‑relevant controls, overlooked material weaknesses, and recurring cycles of last‑minute efforts that disrupt day‑to‑day operations.

      We recognize that the time commitment and financial impact of SOX compliance can be significant. At the same time, maintaining a strong ICOFR environment is essential to protect your organization and meet regulatory expectations.

      Our approach combines skilled professionals, proven methodologies and enabling technology to deliver a high‑quality, cost‑efficient SOX program. We help organizations strengthen their control environments, streamlining compliance activities and reducing the overall burden while enhancing transparency and consistency.

      Mohamad Midani
      Mohamad Midani

      Partner, Head of the U.S. Accounting and Reporting Group

      KPMG Switzerland

      Thijs Fransen
      Thijs Fransen

      Partner, Audit, Western Switzerland

      KPMG Switzerland

      Why KPMG services?

      • In-depth SOX & internal controls expertise

        Leverage our proven experience in building effective SOX-compliant control frameworks and strengthening governance across your organization.

      • Industry-specific SOX know-how

        Our teams bring cross-industry experience, enabling a more informed assessment of regulatory and process-specific requirements and the delivery of SOX solutions tailored to your operational and compliance needs.

      • End-to-end SOX support

        We support you throughout the entire SOX lifecycle from scoping and risk assessment to testing, remediation and continuous optimization.

      • Technology-driven productivity

        We use advanced tools and global resources to accelerate testing cycles, improve data management, and ensure efficient, consistent SOX delivery.

      We deliver solutions tailored to decision-makers’ needs.

      Increasing complexity of controls and documentation

      Many organizations struggle to maintain clear, consistent, and up‑to‑date control documentation as business processes evolve.

      Limited internal resources and expertise

      SOX compliance requires specialized knowledge and significant capacity – something many finance and compliance teams cannot fully cover internally.

      Reliance on manual, error‑prone processes

      Using spreadsheets and email for walkthroughs, testing, and evidence collection leads to inefficiencies, version‑control issues, and higher risk of errors.

      Difficulty scoping the right controls

      Companies often test too many controls or the wrong ones, resulting in unnecessary effort while still missing key risks and potential material weaknesses.

      Time‑consuming testing cycles

      Testing frequently creates bottlenecks, especially when evidence is incomplete, unclear or dispersed across teams and systems.

      Lack of standardized processes across business units

      Different regions or departments may apply inconsistent control designs, documentation practices and testing approaches.

      Insufficient integration of technology

      Limited use of automation and modern tools increases the burden of SOX compliance and raises the risk of missing critical insights.

      Our SOX services

      Our experienced team supports you across all aspects of SOX compliance.

      We provide comprehensive and efficient services, including:

      • SOX readiness & initial assessments

        We assess your current control environment, identify gaps, and guide you through the full SOX readiness process to ensure a smooth and compliant start.

      • Designing and enhancing internal controls

        We support you in designing, enhancing and documenting effective internal controls over financial reporting (ICOFR) tailored to your processes, risks, and regulatory requirements.

      • SOX testing & ongoing compliance support

        We perform end‑to‑end testing, walkthroughs, and evidence reviews, delivering high‑quality execution and clear insights to support your annual SOX cycles.

      • Remediation & technology‑enabled efficiency

        We help you address control deficiencies and optimize your SOX environment by leveraging modern tools and global delivery models. This accelerates testing, improves collaboration and reduces the operational burden on control owners.

      Partnering for success: submit your interests & open questions

      We look forward to hearing from you and will be happy to address any questions or topics you would like to explore further. 

      Meet our experts

      Mohamad Midani
      Mohamad Midani

      Partner, Head of the U.S. Accounting and Reporting Group

      KPMG Switzerland

      Thijs Fransen
      Thijs Fransen

      Partner, Audit, Western Switzerland

      KPMG Switzerland