Role: SOX Compliance

Night Shift - US Shift

WFH (Remote)

Industry exposure - Manufacturing

Objective of the role:

SOX Compliance will perform risk assessments, process and controls walk-throughs, and controls testing to support the SOX compliance project and other initiatives related to internal controls and process improvements. This position will report to the SOX project lead.

Roles and Responsibilities:

- Execute, assess, and monitor SOX controls, ensuring adherence to internal policies and external regulatory requirements.

- Participate in the design, documentation, and updating process narratives, flowcharts, and risk/control matrices for SOX compliance testing.

- Coordinate with internal and external auditors during SOX audits and facilitate evidence gathering and process walkthroughs.

- Track and help remediate control deficiencies-review progress, document resolutions, and ensure timely closure of issues.

- Provide support for process improvement initiatives, automation, and error reduction within SOX controls and documentation.

- Maintain, update, and improve SOX-related documentation, templates, and work instructions in collaboration with multiple stakeholders.

- Assist in the scoping and assessment of material accounts, disclosures, and third-party service providers as part of annual SOX planning.

- Report on status, escalating compliance or operational issues, and keeping management informed on control effectiveness.

- Timely identification and communication of control deficiencies.

- Identify and document improvements in business process flow continually.

Qualifications:

- Preferred Certifications: Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or similar qualifications (preferred, not mandatory for this experience range).

- Hands-on experience in SOX compliance, internal audit, or related financial control roles, preferably within an offshore or global delivery environment.

- Strong understanding of SOX requirements (Sections 302, 404), internal controls, risk assessment, and audit methodologies.

- Proven experience working with audit documentation tools, workpapers, and collaboration platforms.

- Strong communication skills to interact with management, external auditors, and business teams across geographies.

- Problem-solving mindset, attention to detail, and ability to multitask and work independently within strict timelines.

- Experience with process improvement, automation, and compliance reporting is a plus.

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

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

- Working knowledge of US GAAP and PCOAB.

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

- Experience in a global offshore delivery center, collaborating with virtual teams and adapting to the needs of onshore counterparts.

- Flexibility in working hours matches audit cycles or reporting requirements of international teams.

- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.