Senior Associate - Business Process Reviews - CA

Description:

Job Title: Senior Associate Cyber Risk & Regulatory (Advisory)

Location: Kolkata

Work Mode: Hybrid / On-site

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Associate Cyber Risk & Regulatory (Advisory) to join our Business Process Consulting team. The role involves working with global clients on SOX Compliance, Internal Audit, and Risk & Control Assessments, contributing to high-quality deliverables and continuous process improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

- Execute and manage SOX compliance, internal audit, and risk advisory engagements for multiple clients.

- Conduct process walkthroughs, understand key business processes (PTP, OTC, Inventory, Payroll, Fixed Assets), and identify associated risks and controls.

- Prepare process narratives, flowcharts, and risk & control matrices.

- Perform and document testing of design and operating effectiveness of internal controls as per defined quality benchmarks.

- Identify process gaps and provide practical recommendations to strengthen control environments.

- Support Managers in SOX scoping, control rationalization, and standardization across business processes.

- Deliver quality work within agreed timelines and budgets.

- Communicate regularly with onshore teams and provide project status updates.

- Ensure compliance with engagement plans, risk management, and internal quality procedures.

- Contribute ideas for process improvements and operational efficiency.

Interpersonal & Client Management Skills:

- Strong verbal and written communication skills.

- Ability to manage multiple tasks independently while maintaining attention to detail.

- Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships through proactive communication.

- Demonstrate analytical thinking and a solution-oriented approach.

- Foster teamwork, collaboration, and a positive work environment.

Qualifications:

- Bachelors or Masters degree in Commerce / Finance / Business Administration (B.Com / BBA / MBA).

- Chartered Accountant (CA) preferred.

- 35 years of relevant experience in technology audit, risk management, internal audit, or compliance, preferably with a Big 4 or equivalent consulting firm.

- Experience identifying control gaps and providing recommendations to engagement teams or clients.

- Working knowledge of major ERP systems (SAP, Oracle EBS, Microsoft Dynamics).

- Understanding of audit methodologies, SOX regulations, and internal control frameworks.