Senior Auditor - IT

Dentsu

Bengaluru, India

3-5 Years

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Job Description

The purpose of this role is to perform and support the lower risk standard Financial reporting and control activities required each month, quarter and year-end.

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

IT JSOX Execution & Oversight

Independently plan, execute, and document ITGC and automated controls testing across APAC, EMEA, Americas, and Global functions.
Lead IT control walkthroughs with system owners, control owners, and process leads, ensuring a strong understanding of control design and operational effectiveness.
Identify, assess, and communicate control deficiencies, performing rootcause analysis and recommending targeted, riskbased remediation actions.
Track and monitor remediation progress through closure, collaborating closely with internal stakeholders, external auditors, and the cosourcing partner.

Governance, Risk & Control (GRC) Activities

Maintain and enhance the GRC platform by updating control frameworks, evidence repositories, testing results, dashboards, and key metrics.
Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and auditreadiness of documentation across all inscope systems and regions.

Stakeholder & Relationship Management

Build productive relationships with IT Operations, Finance Controllers, Internal Audit, and 2nd Line of Defence teams across markets.
Provide guidance and training to control owners and operators on JSOX requirements, control execution expectations, and best practices.
Support the JSOX Manager with reporting to senior stakeholders on programme status, risk areas, and emerging themes.

Continuous Improvement & Value Delivery

Contribute to ongoing enhancement of JSOX processes, templates, guidance materials, and methodologies.
Identify opportunities for automation, data analytics, and efficiency improvements using tools such as Tableau, Power BI, AI technologies (e.g., Microsoft Copilot) and Python.
Help drive maturity in Technology Company-Level Controls (CLCs) and ITGCs, ensuring alignment with global standards.

Collaboration & Additional Responsibilities

Work closely with global colleagues to ensure consistency in testing, documentation, and remediation approaches.
Support readiness activities for internal and external audits.
Assist in regional or global initiatives related to compliance, risk management, and internal controls.

Essential

Qualifications & Experience

3+ years experience in Technology Audit, IT Risk, or SOX/JSOX compliance within Big 4 or publicly listed multinational organisations.
Strong understanding of IT General Controls, automated controls, and IT processes.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business/Information Systems/related field.
Experience performing ITGC and/or SOX/JSOX control testing.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly when interacting with global stakeholders.
Strong analytical, problemsolving, and documentation skills.

Preferred

Professional certifications such as CISA, CRISC, CISSP, CIA, CFE, or equivalent.
Experience using GRC tools (e.g., Riskonnect).
Familiarity with media, advertising, or digital industries.
Experience with data analytics or automation tools (Power BI, Tableau, Python).
Ability to coach peers or junior team members.

Key Competencies

Strong stakeholder engagement and relationshipbuilding skills.
Ability to influence and challenge constructively.
High attention to detail with a focus on quality and auditability.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Strong organisational and timemanagement skills, able to prioritise across multiple regions.
Continuous improvement mindset with curiosity and adaptability.
Comfortable working in a fastpaced, global environment.