IFC & SOX Compliance

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented professional to manage and execute end-to-end activities related to Internal Financial Controls (IFC) and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance. The role involves planning, testing, reporting, and ensuring ongoing compliance across business processes, with a focus on identifying risks, evaluating control effectiveness, and supporting global audit requirements. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience in IFC/SOX compliance, preferably within the automobile sector, and will work closely with process owners, auditors, and global compliance teams.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Conduct end-to-end IFC/SOX compliance processes, from planning through execution to final reporting.
• Design high-level process narratives (SOPs) by understanding business processes and conducting walkthroughs of key functions.
• Develop and maintain risk and control matrices (RCM) and detailed work programs for various business cycles.
• Perform risk assessments and control testing to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls.
• Ensure identification and documentation of key risks and controls, addressing any potential control gaps.
• Validate that transactions are appropriately approved and accurately recorded in SAP in compliance with IFRS standards.
• Draft findings and gap reports, discuss and finalize action plans in collaboration with process owners.
• Drive remediation efforts for control deficiencies, ensuring timely implementation of corrective measures.
• Track and report the status of corrective actions through ongoing follow-up with stakeholders.
• Provide support to the Global K-SOX team and statutory auditors, ensuring timely completion of control testing activities.

Required Skillsets:

• Mandatory experience in IFC and SOX compliance, preferably within the automobile industry.
• Strong analytical skills with hands-on proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Effective problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment.
• Strong project management, report writing, and stakeholder management skills.

Education

• Chartered Accountant (CA) — Qualified before 2017