SOX Internal Auditor

Description

Position Summary

We are looking for a highly motivated SOX Compliance Analyst to play a key role in supporting our SOX compliance program and strengthening the internal control environment over financial reporting. This position is responsible for leading and executing SOX testing activities, assessing the effectiveness of internal controls, supporting remediation efforts, and partnering with business process owners across the organization.

The role requires close collaboration with Finance, IT, Operations, HR, and other business functions located across multiple global sites. The Analyst will also work directly with external auditors to support the annual SOX audit process, facilitate information requests, provide testing documentation, and help ensure a successful and efficient audit.

Success in this role requires strong interpersonal skills, the ability to build trusted relationships with stakeholders, and a proactive business-partner mindset.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute testing of SOX controls, including business process controls, IT-dependent controls, and key financial reporting controls.
• Evaluate control design and operating effectiveness, identify control deficiencies, and participate in remediation tracking activities.
• Prepare and maintain SOX documentation, including risk and control matrices, process narratives, flowcharts, and testing workpapers.
• Partner with process owners across Finance, IT, HR, Supply Chain, and Operations to understand processes, assess risks, and strengthen control activities.
• Coordinate with global teams across multiple locations to gather evidence, perform walkthroughs, and complete testing activities on schedule.
• Serve as a trusted business partner by providing guidance on internal control requirements and SOX compliance expectations.
• Support management in evaluating process improvements, automation opportunities, and control enhancements.
• Work closely with external auditors during interim and year-end audits to facilitate testing, respond to inquiries, and ensure timely completion of audit requirements.
• Monitor remediation plans and follow up with control owners to ensure deficiencies are resolved effectively and on time.
• Assist in special projects related to internal controls, process improvements, and audit initiatives.

Requirement :

• 2-5 years of post MBA in Finance experience in Internal Audit/ SOX Compliance.
• Experience of Internal Audits in communications companies would be an added advantage.
• Proficiency with the requirements of Sarbanes-Oxley Act 404 and internal control concepts
• Ability to perform initial risk assessment of the process under review and develop audit test plans such as Business audits, P2P, HR, Finance, etc.
• Independent worker
• Ability to build strong working relationships with all levels.
• Strong analytical skills, detail-oriented and well organized
• Good interpersonal, communication, report drafting, presentations and analytical skills.