Financial Control Analyst

EDGE Executive Search; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

EDGE Executive Search in India seeks a Financial Control Analyst ICFR (2nd Line of Defense) to safeguard financial and actuarial reporting. You will report to the Director of ICFR and assess design and effectiveness of key controls across finance, actuarial, and external audits.

You will lead control walkthroughs, perform testing, document deficiencies, and drive remediation, while collaborating with Finance, Operations, and Auditors to strengthen COSO-aligned controls.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, communication, and execution skills.
• Experience with ICFR/SOX controls and COSO framework is preferred.
• Public accounting exposure is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Execute ICFR control evaluations and assess design/effectiveness.
• Lead control walkthroughs with stakeholders and testing teams.
• Identify deficiencies, support root cause analysis, and validate remediation actions.
• Collaborate with Finance, Actuarial, Operations and external auditors.

Skills

Analytical

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory compliance

COSO

Education

CA/CPA/CISA or in progress

Job description

The Financial Control Analyst ICFR (2nd Line of Defense) supports the integrity of financial and actuarial processes and external reporting. Reporting to the Director, ICFR, this role evaluates the design and effectiveness of key controls that support CEO/CFO certifications and regulatory compliance. The analyst partners with Finance, Actuarial, Operations, and external auditors to perform walkthroughs, testing, and deficiency assessments, gaining broad exposure across the financial close and actuarial reporting lifecycle.

Execute ICFR Control Evaluations

• Lead control walkthroughs with stakeholders to understand processes, risks, and key controls.
• Perform testing of financial, operational, and actuarial controls (e.g., reconciliations, journal entries, reviews, reserves, assumptions) within deadlines.
• Assess deficiencies, support root cause analysis, and validate remediation actions.

Support Continuous Improvement

• Identify gaps and opportunities to strengthen controls across financial and actuarial processes.
• Work with control owners to improve documentation, evidence quality, and consistency.
• Stay updated on regulatory expectations and industry best practices.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement

• Coordinate with external auditors on walkthroughs, testing, and evidence requests.
• Build strong relationships across Finance, Operations, and Actuarial teams.
• Communicate results, issues, and recommendations clearly to management.

Quality and Development

• Maintain high-quality documentation and audit evidence.
• Contribute to standardizing testing approaches.
• Continuously develop expertise in ICFR, control evaluation, and remediation.

Your Profile

Qualifications

• CA, CPA, CISA, or progress toward certification.
• Experience in audit, controls, or risk (ICFR/SOX exposure preferred).
• Public accounting experience is an advantage.
• Understanding of ICFR/SOX and COSO frameworks.
• Familiarity with walkthroughs, testing, and audit documentation.
• Strong analytical, communication, and execution skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Collaborative approach with cross-functional teams.
• Experience in insurance or regulated industries.
• Exposure to actuarial concepts and controls.
• Experience supporting external audits.