Lead Auditor - Business Process SOX

jobr.pro; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Mattel is seeking a Lead Auditor to act as operational lead for Business Process SOX testing from Hyderabad. You will coordinate testing across audit cycles, mentor staff, and ensure quality aligned with Mattel Internal Audit standards.

Responsibilities include coordinating with US Audit Managers, guiding staff, and driving continuous improvement in SOX testing processes and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business.
• 8–10+ years in Internal Audit, External Audit or SOX Compliance.
• Significant experience testing Business Process SOX controls for multinational or SEC-listed organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of SOX Business Process testing from Hyderabad.
• Coordinate day-to-day testing across multiple audit cycles.
• Monitor progress against the annual plan and identify risks.
• Provide coaching and guidance to staff auditors.
• Coordinate walkthroughs with global process owners and partners.

Skills

SOX expertise

Leadership & coaching

Cross-functional collaboration

COSO internal control

PCAOB standards

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Job description

Job Description

The Opportunity: The Lead Auditor will serve as the operational lead for Business Process SOX testing executed from Hyderabad. Unlike a traditional people manager, this individual will act as the team's technical leader—ensuring testing progresses according to plan, work is assigned appropriately, review notes are resolved quickly, and testing quality consistently meets Mattel's Internal Audit standards.

Working closely with the U.S.-based Audit Managers, this role will be responsible for coordinating daily execution activities across multiple business cycles while providing coaching and technical guidance to staff auditors.

What Your Impact Will Be:

SOX Program Leadership

• Lead execution of Mattel's annual SOX Business Process testing program from Hyderabad.
• Coordinate day-to-day testing activities across multiple audit cycles.
• Monitor progress against the annual SOX plan and proactively identify execution risks.
• Drive timely completion of testing while maintaining high quality standards.
• Support annual planning, resource allocation and workload balancing.

Technical Review

• Perform detailed review of SOX testing workpapers before manager review.
• Ensure testing complies with PCAOB standards and Mattel Internal Audit methodology.
• Validate testing conclusions and supporting evidence.
• Challenge control execution where necessary and identify testing gaps.
• Ensure consistent documentation quality across all business process areas.

Team Leadership

• Assign testing activities across staff auditors.
• Provide daily coaching and technical guidance.
• Support onboarding and development of new team members.
• Promote consistency in testing methodology and documentation.
• Share best practices across the team.

Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary operational contact for Business Process SOX testing activities.
• Coordinate walkthroughs with global process owners.
• Partner with Internal Audit Managers, control owners and external auditors.
• Escalate issues impacting delivery timelines or testing quality.
• Track remediation activities and support deficiency evaluation.

Continuous Improvement

• Drive standardization of audit documentation.
• Improve audit execution efficiency through automation and analytics.
• Support implementation of continuous monitoring capabilities.
• Identify opportunities to reduce manual effort through technology.
• Contribute to methodology enhancements and knowledge sharing.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For:

• We are looking for someone who combines strong technical SOX expertise with the ability to lead execution, mentor team members and drive operational excellence.
• The ideal candidate enjoys being close to the work, solving problems, improving processes and helping others succeed.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business.
• 8–10+ years of Internal Audit, External Audit or SOX Compliance experience.
• Significant experience testing Business Process SOX controls for multinational or SEC-listed organizations.
• Strong understanding of:
  • COSO Internal Control Framework
  • PCAOB auditing standards
  • SOX Sections 302 & 404
  • Risk assessment methodology
• Experience reviewing workpapers prepared by other auditors.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating multiple concurrent audit engagements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working with global stakeholders across multiple time zones.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA, CA, CIA or equivalent certification.
• Big Four audit experience.
• Experience with AuditBoard / Optro, Workiva or other GRC platforms.
• Experience supporting external audit reliance.
• Exposure to SAP environments.
• Experience using data analytics or automation within SOX testing.

Success in this Role

• Become the operational lead for Business Process SOX testing executed from Hyderabad.
• Improve consistency and quality of audit documentation.
• Increase testing efficiency through better workload management.
• Reduce review cycle times through effective coaching.
• Build a high-performing Business Process SOX delivery team.

Leadership Behaviors

• Ownership and accountability
• Strong technical judgement
• Coaching mindset
• Attention to detail
• Continuous improvement orientation
• Effective stakeholder management
• Collaborative leadership
• Growth mindset

Additional Information

We embrace a flexible work model designed to empower a culture of growth, optimism, and wellbeing, where every employee can reach their full potential. Combining purposeful in‑person collaboration with flexibility, our focus is to optimize performance and drive connection for moments that matter.

Mattel is an Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment.