Internal Audit & SOX Manager

Universal Electronics; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Electronics is seeking a Manager, Internal Audit & SOX in Bengaluru to lead end-to-end internal audit engagements and support SOX compliance across global entities. The role reports to the Director of Internal Audit, US Corporate, and collaborates with AMER and EMEA teams.

The position requires strong judgment, stakeholder management, and the ability to provide practical, risk-based recommendations to strengthen controls and processes globally.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Internal Audit or SOX experience, preferably with exposure to US or international entities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Strong experience in business process controls, SOX compliance, and risk assessment.
• Knowledge of internal audit methodologies, IIA standards, PCAOB requirements, and US GAAP.
• Hands‑on experience with ERP systems (Oracle preferred) and AuditBoard SOX platform.
• Professional certifications preferred: CPA, CIA, or CA.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and reporting skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Audit Planning: Plan and scope internal audit engagements; develop risk-based programs and identify key controls.
• Audit Execution: Perform walkthroughs, test controls, assess design and operating effectiveness, document workpapers.
• SOX Compliance: Conduct SOX testing, validate operating effectiveness and ensure documentation meets requirements.
• Investigations (Ethics Hotline): Support or lead investigations; conduct fact-finding and document conclusions.
• Stakeholder Collaboration & Trusted Advisor: Partner with business stakeholders and coordinate with external auditors.
• Reporting & Advisory: Identify control gaps, draft clear reports, communicate findings and recommendations.
• Follow-Up & Process Improvement: Track remediation efforts and suggest process improvements.

Skills

Internal Audit / SOX experience

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Reporting skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Oracle ERP

AuditBoard SOX

Job description

The Manager, Internal Audit & SOX is a highly skilled internal audit professional responsible for supporting internal audit and SOX activities across global entities. This India-based role reports directly to the Director of Internal Audit, US Corporate and supports US Corporate, AMER, and EMEA entities.

The Manager will lead engagements end-to-end, from planning through execution, reporting, and follow-up, and may also support investigations arising from whistleblower or ethics hotline reports. The role requires strong judgment, excellent stakeholder management, and the ability to provide practical, risk-based recommendations to improve controls and processes globally.

Responsibilities

• Audit Planning: Plan and scope internal audit engagements in alignment with the Internal Audit plan. Develop risk-based audit programs, define procedures, and identify key controls for evaluation.
• Audit Execution: Perform walkthroughs, test business process controls, assess control design and operating effectiveness, and document workpapers clearly in accordance with audit standards.
• SOX Compliance: Conduct SOX business process control testing, validate operating effectiveness, and ensure documentation meets compliance requirements.
• Investigations (Ethics Hotline): Support or lead investigations related to whistleblower or ethics hotline allegations. Conduct fact-finding procedures, analyze evidence, perform interviews, and document conclusions with confidentiality and professionalism.
• Stakeholder Collaboration & Trusted Advisor: Partner with business stakeholders and cross-functional teams throughout the audit lifecycle. Act as a trusted advisor to control owners, provide guidance on remediation, and coordinate with external auditors to support SOX reliance.
• Reporting & Advisory: Identify control gaps and root causes, draft clear and actionable audit reports, and communicate findings and recommendations to management. Provide practical, risk-based solutions aligned with best practices.
• Follow-Up & Process Improvement: Track remediation efforts and validate closure of audit findings. Recommend opportunities to strengthen processes, improve efficiency, and reduce risk.

Qualification / Skills

• 5+ years of experience in Internal Audit / SOX, preferably with a Big 4 or top-tier firm, with exposure to US or international companies.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Strong experience in business process controls, SOX compliance, and risk assessment.
• Knowledge of internal audit methodologies, IIA standards, PCAOB requirements, and US GAAP.
• Hands‑on experience with ERP systems (Oracle preferred) and AuditBoard SOX platform.
• Professional certifications preferred: CPA, CIA, or CA.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders.

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