VP - SOX Compliance - CA

VP SOX Compliance

Major Job Responsibilities :

- Independently perform Quality Assurance Reviews (QAR) for Account Ownership (i.e. Account Reconciliations) and SOX on key Controls/processes.

- Organize and lead the meetings with the entity controllers to gain an understanding of key processes, discuss the QAR observations, obtaining agreement for QAR ratings and recommendations.

- Perform detailed review to ensure the adequate compliance to company policy and guidelines (GLAO/Account Reconciliation Policy, SOX 404 guidance, QAR Guidance, Accounting policies & guidance etc.).

- Maintain adequate documentation to support the QAR rating and recommendations.

- Sampling of Accounts/Controls for QAR.

- Drive to conclude QAR's on time, meeting the targets set for month and the year.

- Continuous tracking of QARs performed to ensure smooth achievement of yearly targets.

- Prepare monthly KPIs (Regional and Global) to report the QAR results.

- Regular meeting with Regional and Global QAR team to share key issues and to follow consistent approach.

- Act as single-point-of-contact for EMEA regional QAR team for any query or information.

- Support Global QAR initiatives on regular basis.

- Understanding the legal entity architecture. This includes having an understanding of the upstream to FA, processes and associated SOX Control Improvement Plans (CIPs)

Required Skill Sets :

- CA with 10 + years of Post Qualification Experience

- Strong exposure in US GAAP and IFRS GAAP, Internal Audit, SOX

- Investment Banking industry knowledge, including Investment Banking financial product experience

- Public accounting & audit experience desirable

- Financial Control background in the Investment Banking industry, desirable

Soft Skills :

- Strong attention to detail

- Ability to multi-task in a complex environment

- Effective verbal and written communication skills

- Ability to learn and apply learning quickly

- Excellent team player

- Problem solving skills

- Time management - organizing and prioritizing work

- Strong people manager

- Ability to meet strict reporting deadlines

- Financial and Management Accounting