SOX Compliance Analyst

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Job Title: SOX Compliance Analyst Location: Remote (India-based) Job Type: 12+ months Experience Required: 4–7 Years Job Description: We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced SOX Compliance Analyst to join our offshore team supporting one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical clients. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in SOX 404 compliance, internal controls assessment, risk identification, and audit readiness. This role will work closely with onshore teams to ensure robust internal control processes are in place to meet corporate and regulatory compliance standards. Key Responsibilities: Assist with the execution of SOX testing plans including walkthroughs, control design assessments, and operational effectiveness testing Perform risk-based control testing across ITGC (IT General Controls) and Business Process Controls (BPCs) Collaborate with control owners and stakeholders to understand control activities and collect relevant documentation Track deficiencies and follow up on remediation and re-testing efforts Support internal and external audit coordination and data requests Ensure all documentation complies with internal audit methodologies and client-specific SOPs Identify opportunities to strengthen internal controls and support process improvements Maintain audit evidence in GRC tools (e.g., Archer, MetricStream, or client-specific platform) Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or Information Systems 4–7 years of experience in SOX compliance, internal controls, or audit (Big 4 or shared service center experience preferred) Solid understanding of COSO framework and internal controls over financial reporting Hands-on experience working with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) Familiarity with GRC or audit management platforms Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and documentation accuracy Excellent communication and documentation skills to work effectively in a remote global environment Show more Show less