Education: CA / CA Inter/ MBA / B. Com / M. Com
Years Of Exp: 8 -15 Years
Role Overview:
This role is for managing the SOX and Internal Controls Process and special projects assigned by management. Perform and document SOX walkthroughs and testing in accordance with the Companys framework
On a typical day you will:
- Manage all aspects of SOX and Internal Controls process.
- Perform and document SOX walkthroughs and testing in accordance with the Companys frameworks
- Execute work programs to test operational effectiveness of key controls using a variety of approaches, including sampling, corroboration, observation, and performance
- Summarize test results at the conclusion of testing and communicate to the process owners any control deficiencies and provide recommendations for remediation
- Assist with the maintenance of consistency and quality in SOX compliance work across the organization
- Stay updated of all new SOX compliance guidelines and interpretations.
- Plan the scope of work and monitor progress on audit projects, ensuring quality audit work within defined time frames
- Provide audit deliverables inclusive of, but not limited to, creating process flow documents, performing detailed test work, and summarizing results in work papers
- Perform financial and operational audits under the direction of the Manager/Lead
- Participates in the development and execution of test plans, and assists those that perform tests as needed
- Performs testing of internal controls in accordance with annual SOX audit plan
- Assists in documenting the companys process flows, policies, and controls
- Provides input in scoping and planning the timing of the companys SOX activities
- Prepares and submits reports on the results of SOX audit, recommending improvements in policies, procedures, and operations
- Communicates status of audit results to management
- Support the Controllers department with ad hoc requests and presentation material.
- Identify areas of potential improvement for key processes and procedures.
- Lead and / or support special projects and new system developments, as necessary.
- Required to interact with key functional groups throughout the company such as IT, FP&A, and Accounting. Must be able to accurately demonstrate how Controls work, and methods of managing the various issues or gaps in processes.
What You Will Need to be Successful:
- Minimum 8+ years experience in SOX Audit, Accounting or Finance/Audit. Internal Audit experience is an added advantage.
- Candidate must be self-motivated and should have the ability to think from broader spectrum.
- The position provides an excellent opportunity for gaining hands on experience of accounting/auditing and project management within a dynamic environment. Candidate will become familiar with accounting/auditing and control practices of the company.
- Candidates must have strong interpersonal and adaptability skills.
- The candidate must be proficient in Microsoft Office (primarily Excel and Power Point).
- Candidate should be team-oriented and have solid analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
- Candidate should be ready to work in shifts (No Night shift)