Internal Auditor

Gainwell Technologies; India; Remote; INR 1,500,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Gainwell Technologies is seeking an experienced Internal Audit Advisor to lead complex audit, risk, and control initiatives with a strong emphasis on SOX readiness. The role focuses on developing and strengthening the internal controls framework and does not involve handling PHI or PII.

Expect collaboration with Finance and leadership to identify and remediate control gaps. The ideal candidate brings 8+ years of experience in internal or external audit, knowledge of COSO, and a proven track

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field is required.
• Professional certifications such as CA, CPA or CIA are preferred.
• Experience with SOX, ICFR, and internal controls over financial reporting is essential.
• 8+ years of experience in internal or external audit or risk advisory.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate business processes and controls to identify financial and operational risks.
• Lead process walkthroughs, risk and control assessments, and control testing.
• Assess design and operating effectiveness of controls and identify gaps.
• Support SOX readiness activities and enhance process documentation and risk/control matrices.
• Collaborate with Finance and other functions to remediate control gaps and build scalable controls.
• Prepare audit reports, test results, and present findings to stakeholders at multiple levels.
• Coordinate with external auditors on SOX readiness and related initiatives.

Skills

SOX compliance

ICFR

Process walkthroughs

Risk assessment

Control design

Financial reporting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

CA/CPA/CIA certification

Job description

Summary

The Internal Audit Advisor is responsible for leading and executing complex internal audit, risk, and controls initiatives, with a significant focus on Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) readiness and the development and enhancement of the Company’s internal control environment. This role will leverage extensive experience with SOX, financial reporting risks, and business process controls to support the Company’s continued development of a robust and sustainable internal controls framework.This role is strictly involved in internal audit and does not involve direct access to Protected Health Information (PHI), Personally Identifiable Information (PII), or any secured or confidential client data. The work is limited to internal audit and does not include handling or processing of sensitive health or personal information.

Summary

The Internal Audit Advisor is responsible for leading and executing complex internal audit, risk, and controls initiatives, with a significant focus on Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) readiness and the development and enhancement of the Company’s internal control environment. This role will leverage extensive experience with SOX, financial reporting risks, and business process controls to support the Company’s continued development of a robust and sustainable internal controls framework.This role is strictly involved in internal audit and does not involve direct access to Protected Health Information (PHI), Personally Identifiable Information (PII), or any secured or confidential client data. The work is limited to internal audit and does not include handling or processing of sensitive health or personal information.

Your role in our mission

The Internal Audit Advisor will evaluate business processes and controls, identify key financial and operational risks, and assess whether controls are appropriately designed to mitigate those risks. The individual will lead process walkthroughs, perform risk and control assessments, evaluate control design and operating effectiveness, and identify gaps in processes, documentation, and control execution.

A key responsibility of this position will be supporting SOX readiness activities, including assessing the Company’s control environment against public-company requirements and leading efforts to enhance process documentation, risk and control matrices, control design, and evidence standards. The Advisor will work closely with Finance, Accounting, and other business functions to identify and remediate control gaps and develop scalable controls that support future SOX compliance.

This position will partner closely with process owners and senior leadership to provide practical guidance on internal controls, risk mitigation, remediation activities, and process improvements. The Advisor will be expected to challenge existing practices constructively, identify root causes of control deficiencies, and recommend solutions that appropriately balance risk mitigation, operational efficiency, and business needs.

The Internal Audit Advisor will prepare high-quality audit and controls documentation, reports, and presentations and communicate complex control matters clearly to stakeholders at various levels of the organization. Responsibilities include assisting with planning, execution, and documentation of SOX compliance activities; assessing control design and operating effectiveness; documenting test results; performing quality reviews of SOX testing workpapers, evidence, and conclusions prepared by other auditors; and supporting remediation efforts where necessary. The role may also involve coordinating with external auditors and other third parties in connection with SOX readiness, internal control assessments, and related initiatives.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional certification such as CA, CPA or CIA.
• Prior experience at a Big 4 public accounting firm.
• + 8 years of experience in Internal Audit, External Audit, Risk Advisory, or a related assurance function.
• Significant hands-on experience with SOX compliance, SOX readiness, and internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR).
• Strong knowledge of the COSO Internal Control Framework and its practical application to business processes and financial reporting.
• Demonstrated experience identifying financial reporting risks, evaluating and testing business process controls.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to effectively engage with business process owners.
• Hands-on experience developing and reviewing process narratives, flowcharts, risk and control matrices, control descriptions, and testing documentation.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, accounting processes, and the relationship between business process risks and financial reporting assertions.

What You Should Expect In This Role

• Remote opportunity
• 1 PM to 11 PM IST work timing