We are currently seeking a Director for our office in India to lead our audit and SOX teams. As Director of Internal Audit and SOX compliance, the candidate will lead the global audit and SOX team and bring best in class thinking to these functions relative to risk assessment, audit process development, utilization of automated audit tools, and will be expected to perform the following:

1. Corporate Audit

- Understand the risk profile of the Company and constantly update risk framework

- Drive the development of and execute against risk-based audit plans that clearly define the objective and scope of each review, employing critical thinking and appropriate testing methodologies

- Provide an independent appraisal of controls over financial integrity, operational effectiveness, IT controls for security, privacy and high availability, and compliance with laws and policies

- Develop strong relationships with clients, teaching them how to think about identifying and mitigating risks in their environment.

- Manage and grow a talented team of professionals

2. Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 Compliance

- Administer the Company’s Section 404 compliance efforts, including control definition, self-assessment and testing.

- Coordinate testing plans and results with external auditors

3. Facilitate external audits, SAS 70 reviews, rating agency reviews and customer audits, and actively project-manage the remediation of external audit findings.

4. Partner with the Legal and Compliance team on the investigation of Whistleblower complaints and other matters

5. Report to the Chief Risk Officer and to the Audit Committee, and interact with the audit committee in providing them with regular updates on audit and SOX status, and adherence to IIA standards

6. Periodically report on status of audits, SOX and other projects managed to executives including CEO, CFO, President and other senior executives.

This position is for an experienced internal audit leader who enjoys hands-on involvement in planning and executing reviews, and in developing a durable internal audit methodology suitable to a fast-paced highly demanding environment.

Required/Preferred Qualifications/Certifications:

10+ years of applicable risk management and audit experience is required and financial services experience will be a plus.
Must be a CA and possess reasonable knowledge of U.S. GAAP. Audit certifications like CIA, CISA are desired. Prior hands-on experience with Sarbanes-Oxley preferred. Experience leading global teams is a plus.
Qualified candidates should have superior leadership skills, strong technical audit skills including IT, excellent project management and communication skills, as well as a sense of urgency and drive to help the Company manage its risks and opportunities and passion to develop an internal audit practice.

Sent CV to mohan@gamaindia.in