Assistant Manager - SOX/Control Testing

EY; Gurugram District; Hybrid; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

EY is seeking a Sr. Exec/AM to perform SOX and Financial controls testing for markets in US, LATAM & EMEA, following the control testing plan for the year.

The role requires testing of design and operating effectiveness, documenting results with requisite evidences as per SOX 404 and internal SOPs. Flexibility for extended hours to meet deliverables is required.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of SOX / control testing concepts and experience in applying them to perform and report SOX / control testing results.
• Ability to work independently, with limited required direction and guidance, and provide appropriate support to other Shared services team members.
• Reasonable understanding of the accounting function and financial reporting.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office suite and Oracle (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Independently test assigned controls in accordance with defined test attributes.
• Based on the testing, evaluate the adequacy and efficacy of control.
• Interact with respective process owners to request data/information, resolve queries and communicate testing results.
• Knowledge of Data Analytics will be an added advantage.

Skills

SOX knowledge

Financial controls

Test planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Oracle

Microsoft Office

Job description

Note: Only apply if you have SOX and IFC experience. ITGC experience is not required.

SUMMARY:

The Sr. Exec/AM will perform SOX and Financial controls testing for the markets in US, LATAM & EMEA in accordance with the control testing plan for the year. The incumbent will be responsible for conducting all work in accordance with SOX 404 & internal standard operating procedures. This responsibility includes Test of Design, Test of operating effectiveness of controls entailing testing as per test attributes/ control description & document results basis requisite evidences.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Independently test assigned controls in accordance with defined test attributes.
• Based on the testing, evaluate the adequacy and efficacy of control.
• Interact with respective process owners to request data/information, resolve queries and communicate testing results.
• Knowledge of Data Analytics will be an added advantage.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong understanding of SOX / control testing concepts and experience in applying them to perform and report SOX / control testing results.
• Ability to work independently, with limited required direction and guidance, and provide appropriate support to other Shared services team members.
• Reasonable understanding of the accounting function and financial reporting.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office suite and Oracle (preferred).
• The incumbent must be flexible as there may be work weeks that require them to stretch and/or work late evenings to meet deliverables.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in SOX/control testing.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration.