Controls IT Associate

Client Responsibilities:

• Performing work on SOX 404 engagement: conducting tests of control design and operating effectiveness, ensuring high-quality work through complete and accurate testing documentation.
• Manage a portfolio of engagements by leading a team of Assistant Managers, Senior Associates, and Associates/Analyst.
• Ensure the work delivered is high quality through spot checks, periodic reviews, and quality review/assurance processes. Ensure established turnaround times and the allotted budget are met.
• Assist Associate Directors and Directors in developing new methodologies, internal initiatives, marketing collaterals, business proposals, etc.
• Should have good writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Manage larger teams by motivating, coaching, and developing junior colleagues.
• Conceptualize and translate lessons learned from client engagements into training sessions.
• Provide real-time constructive feedback and facilitate timely completion of engagements.

Skills 

• Candidates should have proficient knowledge (both in leading and execution) in the areas of:
• o Business process controls testing - covering processes, i.e., Accounts Payables, Accounts Receivables, Financial Statement Close, Equity, Inventory, Payroll Human Resources, Treasury, Investments, and entity-level processes.
• Strong experience, including performing risk assessments and audits, performing walkthroughs, creating flowcharts, designing controls, and using Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, etc.).

Experience:

• 8-12 years of postgraduate experience in risk advisory, internal audit, or SOX compliance, preferably with Big 4 or related business experience.

Qualification:

• Chartered Accountant/ Certified Internal Auditor/ Bachelor's in Commerce / Masters in Business Administration (major in Finance).

Education

UG: Any Graduate

PG: Any Postgraduate