Internal Controls Analyst

RPM Global Business Capability Center; Coimbatore District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

RPM Global Business Capability Center in India seeks a control and audit professional to support SOX compliance, internal controls testing, and documentation across monthly and quarterly cycles. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior management to enhance financial reporting and control effectiveness.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance with 3+ years in audit or internal controls, strong Excel proficiency, and CPA/CIA/CA preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of three years of experience in external audit, internal audit, internal controls, or related role.
• Professional certification such as CPA, CIA, or CA preferred.
• Experience with SAP and OneStream is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including risk assessment and control improvements.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily SAP system access approval and annual access review.
• Prepare documentation for internal/external audits.
• Perform periodic testing on internal controls (sales cut-off, inventory cut-off, FI AP invoices, P-card controls, reconciliations).
• Monitor monthly/quarterly compliance activities (journal entries, sign-offs, SOX certs, revenue questionnaires).
• Provide training on Audit Board processes for new users.
• Maintain inventory approval matrices.
• Assist in development/implementation of new control processes.
• Assess internal controls for new/existing businesses with process owners.

Skills

Audit & controls

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

CPA/ CIA/ CA preferred

Tools

Excel

SAP

OneStream

Word

Job description

Summary:

The position will help to maintain Consumer Group internal controls and protect company assets by facilitating internal and external audit activities, performing testing and assessment on internal controls, completing monthly and quarterly compliance requirements, maintaining SOX documentation and accounting and system controls.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist in daily SAP system access approval and annual system access review
• Assist in preparation of documentation for internal / external audits.
• Perform periodic testing on internal controls (including sales cut-off, inventory receipts cut-off, FI AP invoices, P-card charge and controls, review of account reconciliations, etc.)
• Monitor completion of monthly and quarterly compliance activities (e.g. journal entries and account reconciliation sign-offs, SOX control certification, revenue recognition questionnaires, inventory and cycle count questionnaires)
• Provide training to new users on Audit Board processes
• Maintain Inventory approval matrices
• Assist in development and implementation of new processes to improve internal controls and financial reporting
• Assist in assessment of internal controls for new and existing businesses. Partner with business process owners to document business processes and controls.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum of three years of experience in external audit, internal audit, internal controls, or a related role
• Strong attention to detail, with a proactive approach to identifying issues, asking questions, and seeking guidance when needed
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and take ownership of assignments from initiation through completion
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and senior management across the organization
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify and assess internal control risks and recommend practical improvements
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Professional certification, such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or Chartered Accountant (CA), is preferred
• Experience with SAP and OneStream is a plus