FAAS - US - FAPA - Senior

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Kolkata; On-site; INR 10,00,000 - 15,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global professional services firm is seeking a qualified Senior in FAAS for their GDS Assurance team in Kolkata, India. The role involves handling SOX compliance and providing valuable insights into financial processes, requiring a strong background in risk assessment and control documentation. The ideal candidate will have a CA/CPA/ACCA/MBA and significant experience in auditing compliance frameworks.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a large corporate or risk/control department.
• 2 to 7 years of relevant SOX/IFC designing and implementation experience.
• Strong understanding of PCAOB and COSO frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Execute SOX, IFC designing, walkthroughs, and implementation.
• Perform risk assessments and contribute to risk-based audit planning.
• Prepare SOX documentation including process flowcharts and narratives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Client handling

Proficiency in Excel

SOX framework knowledge

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

CPA (US)

ACCA (UK)

MBA

Tools

Excel

Visio

MS Office

Job description

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Senior, FAAS, EY GDS Assurance

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Position Summary

The ideal candidate is a qualified CA/CPA/ACCA/MBA with extensive IFC experience and a solid understanding of SOX audit processes and methodology. This role offers the chance to interact with senior management and to enhance skills in technical competency, business development, client service, and people development.

You will be responsible for team handling on large projects, overseeing the entire SOX process from conceptualization to implementation, including documentation, control testing, internal control evaluation, and compliance with laws and regulations. This role focuses on SOX framework implementation.

Primary Responsibilities

As part of a problem-solving team, your responsibilities include:

• Executing SOX, IFC designing, walkthroughs, implementation, business process reviews, and mapping business flowcharts with RCM, individually and as a team.
• Performing risk assessments, identifying significant accounts and transactions, and contributing to risk-based audit planning.
• Preparing SOX documentation such as process flowcharts, narratives, and control matrices.
• Designing control attributes, testing control effectiveness, and recommending process improvements.
• Leading all phases of SOX compliance, including walkthroughs, control validation, testing, documentation, and reporting to management.
• Supporting audit plan development, testing, and reporting, while suggesting process improvements.
• Demonstrating critical thinking, building relationships, ensuring quality and timeliness of deliverables, and communicating control deficiencies effectively.

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

• Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA (US), or ACCA (UK) with 3+ years of experience in a large corporate or risk/control department.
• MBA is a plus.
• 2 to 7 years of relevant SOX/IFC designing and implementation experience, preferably from a Big 4 or reputed consulting firm, or industry exposure.
• Experience in risk assessment, process mapping, control documentation, testing, and remediation, with understanding of PCAOB and COSO frameworks.
• Process-oriented with strong analytical skills, understanding of financial statements under Indian/US GAAP, and knowledge of SOX framework.
• Excellent communication, report writing, client handling, and teamwork skills. Proficiency in Excel, Visio, Word, and MS Office.

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