Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Leadership & Team Management:

- Lead and manage multiple teams involved in SOX Compliance, Internal Audit, SOX Readiness, and other review programs.

- Cultivate a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance team culture while ensuring diversity and equal opportunities for career progression.

- Oversee team performance management, resource utilization, coaching, and ongoing skill development through feedback and training.

- Manage Senior Associates/Associates or independently deliver engagements across multiple client processes.

Engagement & Client Delivery:

- Manage predominantly offshore engagements, working closely with global teams, and ensure timely, high-quality deliverables.

- Lead conversations with clients, conduct process walkthroughs, identify process/control gaps, and provide actionable recommendations aligned with industry practices.

- Conduct and review tests of design and operating effectiveness, document testing workpapers, and support engagement teams in SOX scoping, control rationalization, and standardization.

- Ensure engagement delivery as per defined timelines, budgets, quality guidelines, and risk management standards.

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

Operational Excellence:

- Monitor project progress, manage multiple assignments, and align SOX testing with updates in COSO, PCAOB standards, and US GAAP.

- Suggest and implement improvements to engagement productivity and client service delivery.

- Manage operations framework to ensure smooth business-as-usual functioning.

- Deliver client hours portfolio (30,000-40,000 hours) where applicable.

Business Development:

- Actively contribute to proposals and client pursuits by providing valuable insights to leadership.

- Promote the capabilities of the offshore team to expand client portfolio and engagement scope.

Knowledge & Expertise:

- Demonstrate strong understanding of key business processes such as P2P, O2C, Inventory, Payroll, and Fixed Assets, along with related risks and controls.

- Provide thought leadership by conducting workshops, technical training sessions, and contributing to the Learning & Development agenda.

- Leverage technology and tools to enhance service delivery, knowledge sharing, and team innovation.

Qualifications:

Education:

- Bachelor's/Master's Degree in Commerce, Business Administration, or equivalent (B.Com, MBA, BBA).

- Chartered Accountant (mandatory).

Experience:

- Minimum 11+ years of relevant experience, preferably in a Big 4 or equivalent environment.

- Proven expertise in technology audit, risk management, compliance, consulting, or information security.

- Strong track record of managing offshore teams and delivering large client portfolios.

Technical Knowledge:

- In-depth understanding of audit concepts, controls, and regulatory frameworks.

- Experience in identifying control gaps, communicating findings, and recommending redesigns to clients.

- Functional knowledge of major ERP suites (SAP, Oracle EBS, Microsoft Dynamics).

Preferred Certifications: CA / CPA / CIA (one or more strongly preferred).