Internal Control Analyst - Internal Audit - BPO/ITeS - CA/CPA

Internal Control Analyst (Internal Audit)

Purpose/Key Objectives of the Job :

- Providing Assurance to the Management (including local entities/Business Units/Group Functions/Group Management and Audit Committee) that internal controls are adequately designed and operating effectively as designed.

- Advising management on control effectiveness, change initiatives, enhancements to risk management, effectiveness and efficiency of business processes.

- Anticipating risks and assisting the business in understanding risks, and in crafting preventative responses.

- The SOX program is part of the Internal Audit, Risk Management and Internal Control function that employs about 15 FTEs in a number of locations across the globe(Europe, USA, China).

- This position shall be located in Mumbai, India, and reports to the Internal Control Manager.

- As a key member Internal Control Department, the Internal Control Analyst will primarily be responsible for assisting with the SOX program.

Responsibilities :

The candidate will be responsible for :

- Performing testing of SOX controls for business processes

- Assisting with documentation of process flows/flow charts

- Assisting with communicating any controls issues to control owners in a timely manner

- Working with process / control owners to remediate control deficiencies

- Ensure assigned processes are compliant with SOX program requirements and deadlines

- Perform monthly validation of control self-assessment questionnaires (CSA) submitted by the control owners in the GRC/SOX reporting tool

- Resolve simple issues identified through CSA monitoring activities and escalate complex issues

- Perform administrative activities (including monthly reporting, providing/removing access to/from users, address any tool related issues raised by the control owners, etc.) related to the GRC/SOX tool

- Track updates needed to the GRC/SOX tool

- Approve SAP GRC requests based on SOD requirements

Other responsibilities as requested :

- Performing testing of SOX controls for business processes

- Assisting with documentation of process flows/flow charts

- Assisting with communicating any controls issues to control owners in a timely manner

- Working with process / control owners to remediate control deficiencies

- Ensure assigned processes are compliant with SOX program requirements and deadlines

- Perform monthly validation of control self-assessment questionnaires (CSA) submitted by the control owners in the GRC/SOX reporting tool

- Resolve simple issues identified through CSA monitoring activities and escalate complex issues

- Perform administrative activities (including monthly reporting, providing/removing access to/from users, address any tool related issues raised by the control owners, etc.) related to the GRC/SOX tool

- Track updates needed to the GRC/SOX tool

- Approve SAP GRC requests based on SOD requirements

Job Requirements :

- Professional certification such as CA, CPA, CIA, ACCA, CIMA or similar is a plus

- Minimum of 3+ years audit, SOX and/or internal controls experience in public accounting and/or internal audit function in a large international company

- Highest ethical standards and integrity

- Able to work independently, with minimal supervision, yet seek guidance appropriately as needed

- High level of personal accountability and attention to detail

- Ability to manage multiple activities and priorities

- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

- Excellent oral and written communication skills

- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with people at all levels across the company and the ability to communicate difficult messages effectively and gain management buy-in

- Ability to process and analyze information and develop related action plans

- Adhere to deadlines and budget constraints

- Ability to collaborate as part of a global virtual team

- Fluent business English is required. Knowledge of other languages is a strong advantage