Compliance Manager/Sr Manager - Contractual (Extendable)

As a Compliance Manager/Senior Manager in this contractual role for 1 year in an MNC, your responsibilities will include: - Leading the security risk assessment process for new vendors before onboarding - Ensuring compliance with Securimate or other third-party risk management frameworks - Collaborating with IT security, procurement, and legal teams to evaluate vendor security posture and mitigate risks - Developing and implementing vendor risk assessment frameworks, policies, and best practices - Monitoring and periodically reassessing vendor security compliance to mitigate potential risks Additionally, you will be responsible for: - Overseeing and coordinating Statutory Audit, Internal Audit, and Tax Audit processes across multiple markets - Ensuring timely and accurate submission of audit-related documentation in compliance with local regulations - Addressing and resolving audit findings by working closely with internal and external auditors - Strengthening internal controls to ensure risk mitigation and compliance You will also lead SOX compliance initiatives by: - Implementing and monitoring internal controls across multiple markets - Ensuring adherence to Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Act requirements, focusing on financial reporting accuracy and risk management - Conducting periodic SOX testing, identifying control gaps, and driving remediation plans - Partnering with global finance and compliance teams to improve SOX frameworks and governance Furthermore, you will be required to: - Collaborate with finance, procurement, IT security, and legal teams to align vendor risk assessment with compliance and business objectives - Develop and implement risk-based strategies for vendor onboarding and audit compliance - Continuously enhance audit and compliance processes to improve efficiency and reduce risks - Provide training and awareness sessions on vendor security risk and audit compliance for internal stakeholders Minimum Requirements: - Education: CA Qualified + Bachelors/masters degree in finance, Accounting, Risk Management, or a related field - Experience: 7+ years of experience post CA Qualification in vendor risk management, financial audits, compliance, and SOX regulations Technical Skills: - Strong understanding of vendor security risk assessment frameworks and on financial statements - Expertise in audit processes, SOX compliance, and internal controls Please note that this position is based in Gurgaon with transportation provided within a 30 km range. You will be working 5 days a week with Fridays as work from home and fixed shift timings from 7 AM to 4 PM.,