Lead Analyst, SOX Compliance

7 - 12 years

9 - 14 Lacs

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The Lead Analyst, SOX Compliance, plays a critical role in executing the company s Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) program. Partnering with Finance, IT, Internal Audit, and external auditors, this role ensures Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) are well-designed, effectively implemented, and continuously improved. The position drives operational excellence, delivers clear and timely reporting to management and the Audit Committee, and fosters a culture of compliance and accountability. The Lead Analyst reports to the Director of SOX Governance, Risk & Compliance.
Key Responsibilities
  • Manage the annual SOX compliance plan, including risk assessment, scoping, and the master testing calendar.
  • Lead walkthroughs with process owners and maintain updated process documentation, narratives, and risk-control matrices.
  • Perform and review testing of manual, automated, IT general, and entity-level controls; ensure all documentation meets PCAOB standards.
  • Assess and track control deficiencies, perform root-cause analysis, and partner with control owners on timely remediation.
  • Develop dashboards and reports to communicate testing results, remediation status, and key trends to senior stakeholders and the Audit Committee.
  • Administer and enhance the enterprise GRC platform (e.g., Workiva, OneTrust) for workflow, evidence management, and continuous monitoring.
  • Coordinate external audit requests, align testing strategies, and minimize business disruption through effective planning.
  • Advise control owners on control design, segregation-of-duties, and automation opportunities such as RPA and analytics.
  • Maintain a unified control framework that aligns SOX controls with COSO, COBIT, and other compliance standards.
  • Provide SOX training and promote a culture of continuous improvement across finance, IT, and business operations.
  • Support SOX assessments for M&A integrations, new system implementations, and significant organizational changes.
  • Mentor and review the work of junior team members and co-sourced partners to ensure consistent quality and compliance.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field; Master s degree preferred.
  • 7+ years of combined experience in SOX, internal audit, or Big 4 advisory, including hands-on exposure to ITGCs and automated controls.
  • Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, or CISA strongly preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of the COSO framework, PCAOB requirements, and leading ERP or cloud platforms such as Workday, Salesforce, or Zuora.
  • Proficiency with GRC and ICFR tools (e.g., Workiva, OneTrust) and data analytics platforms such as Power BI, Tableau, or SQL.
  • Proven ability to analyze complex processes, manage multiple priorities, and deliver high-quality results under deadlines.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present technical control concepts to finance and non-technical audiences.
  • Demonstrated leadership, stakeholder management, and mentoring abilities with a strong ethical mindset.

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