OBJECTIVE OF THE ROLE:

SOX Process Senior Associate will conduct walk-throughs, controls testing and related process documentation as well as perform other tasks to support the SOX Compliance program and other initiatives in the area of internal controls and process improvements under the direction of the SOX leadership team for US clients.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBLITY :

1. Responsible to support and facilitate the Global SOX Compliance Program and other related initiatives

2. Assist in SOX risk assessments and scoping etc., and related updates,

3. Timely completion of SOX testing activities, including walkthroughs and controls testing (design and operating effectiveness),

4. Timely identification, validation and communication of control deficiencies, as well as development of remediation plans in collaboration with the SOX Manager and Team Lead,

5. Identify and document improvements in business process flow on a continual basis.

6. Support internal and external groups (Global/Regional teams, process/control owners and external auditors/advisors) on matters related to SOX and internal controls, under the direction of SOX manager and team leads

7. Flexible to work under US time Zones and travel.

QUALIFICATIONS :

- Minimum 2 -3 years of work experience on Risk Advisory and SOX compliance testing projects with global consultancy like KPMG, Deloitte, EY, PwC, BDO, Grant Thornton, RSM, Mazars, Protiviti, Baker Tilly etc.

- Minimum Education Qualifications: CPA, CIA, CA, CMA, MBA-Finance or any equivalent qualification.

- Experience working in a similar SOX Team or Shared Services Centre setup.

- Knowledge of accounting concepts and process/controls related to Financial Reporting, Order to Cash, Purchase to Pay, Commodity Trading, Treasury, Tax, Plant, Property & Equipment, Inventory, HR Payroll, etc.

- Ability to provide high quality level of customer service for SOX controls testing and other internal control initiatives.

- Ability to work independently (with limited supervision), and efficiently deliver high quality output.

- Basic understanding of US GAAP and PCOAB

- Strong communication (both written and oral) and interpersonal skills.

- Strong analytical, problem solving & organization skills.

- Strong computer skills and advanced competency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, outlook).

- Strong team player.

- Exposure to financial systems and tools beneficial (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Hyperion, Business Intelligence Databases etc.)

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