Senior Analyst - SOX Audit

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As a Senior Analyst - SOX Audit at Principal, you will have a crucial role in maintaining the accuracy, adherence, and integrity of our financial procedures. This is an outstanding chance to collaborate in an environment where your skills will directly impact our achievements!

• Audit processes and controls set up within those processes as a part of regulatory requirements.
• Analyze financial statements/reports for accuracy and accounting effects.
• Investigate, reconcile, and update financial transactions according to business requirements.
• Lead in troubleshooting and resolving day-to-day issues.
• Assist and supervise team activities, ensuring timely delivery of tasks.
• Learn, implement, and apply Accounting standards, US GAAP, and SAP guidelines to ensure compliance with financial disclosures.
• Audit automated controls by understanding system functionalities.
• Conduct financial and due diligence audits.
• Complete testing of IT controls to support management's internal SOX control testing requirements.
• Perform any other finance/accounting tasks as needed.

• Around 3 years of relevant work experience in Finance/Accounts and Internal Audits, preferably in an offshore set-up.
• Post-graduation degree in Advanced Accounting.
• CA (inter or semi qualified) /ICWA Intermediate is preferred.
• Advanced accounting knowledge.
• Strong understanding of systems, applications, and associated risks.
• Proven ability to implement and maintain flawless accounting processes.
• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in an ambitious and collaborative team environment.

Shift timing - UK shift- 1.30 PM IST to 10.30 PM IST