Team Manager Internal Audit (SOX Compliance)

Role Overview: As a Team Manager in Internal Audit focusing on SOX Compliance in Bengaluru, your main responsibility will be to lead and manage end-to-end SOX compliance testing. This will include conducting walkthroughs, control testing, documentation, and preparing reports. You will also be required to oversee and review the deliverables of junior team members to ensure quality and consistency. Additionally, you will need to coordinate with external auditors and internal stakeholders for alignment and remediation planning. Being the go-to person for all SOX and internal control matters, you will play a crucial role in driving process improvements, automation, and integration of data analytics in SOX testing. Furthermore, you will provide risk advisory support on business initiatives and strategic projects while fostering team development and actively participating in department-wide strategies. Key Responsibilities: - Lead and manage end-to-end SOX compliance testing, including walkthroughs, control testing, documentation, and reporting. - Oversee and review junior team deliverables for quality and consistency. - Coordinate with external auditors and internal stakeholders for alignment and remediation planning. - Act as the go-to person for all SOX and internal control matters. - Drive process improvements, automation, and integration of data analytics in SOX testing. - Provide risk advisory support on business initiatives and strategic projects. - Foster team development and actively participate in department-wide strategies. Qualifications Required: - Education: CA with 5+ years (preferred) or MBA (Finance) with 7+ years of SOX experience. - Certifications: Having a CPA or CIA certification is considered a strong plus. - Experience: Prior experience in Big 4 firms for at least 2 years is preferred, along with a robust knowledge of SOX compliance. - Skills: Strong critical thinking, stakeholder management, communication, project management, and adaptability are key skills needed to succeed in this position.,