Manager - Corporate Assurance

Vodafone Idea Limited; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Vodafone Idea Limited, a leading Indian telecom provider, seeks a skilled professional to lead ICFR controls testing and coordination with external auditors. The role involves testing Entity Level Controls, CSA monitoring, and ensuring timely submission of audit evidence across processes and locations.

Strong analytical skills and experience in ICFR/SOX are essential. The position reports to the DGM – Corporate Assurance and requires collaboration with IT, SAP, and control owners to strengthen

Qualifications

• CA or equivalent professional qualification.

Responsibilities

• Execute the ICFR management testing plan for assigned processes, business units and locations.
• Coordinate ICFR audit activities with external auditors and track issues to closure.
• Maintain and update RCM documentation ensuring controls reflect current process design.
• Identify control deficiencies and drive remediation with process owners.
• Support quality reviews and Timely MIS updates with evidence.

Skills

ICFR Testing

CSA Monitoring

Audit Coordination

RCM Maintenance

Automation & Testing

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA) preferred

MBA Finance or B.Com with CIA/CISA

Tools

SAP

Job description

Vodafone Idea Limited is an Aditya Birla Group and Vodafone Group partnership. It is India’s leading telecom service provider. The Company provides pan India Voice and Data services across 2G, 3G and 4G platform. With the large spectrum portfolio to support the growing demand for data and voice, the company is committed to deliver delightful customer experiences and contribute towards creating a truly ‘Digital India’ by enabling millions of citizens to connect and build a better tomorrow. The Company is developing infrastructure to introduce newer and smarter technologies, making both retail and enterprise customers future ready with innovative offerings, conveniently accessible through an ecosystem of digital channels as well as extensive on-ground presence. The Company is listed on National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) in India.

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Job Title:

Lead ICFR Controls

Job Code:

22000903

Designation:

Manager - Corporate Assurance

Band:

M1

Function:

Finance

Sub-Function:

Corporate Assurance

Reports To:

DGM – Corporate Assurance

No. of Direct Reports

Nil

Location Type:

COR

No. of Direct + Indirect Reports

Nil

Job Purpose

The Lead ICFR Controls Testing executes the ICFR management testing, including Entity Level Controls (ELC), Control Self-Assessment (CSA) monitoring, and external audit coordination for assigned processes, business units and locations ensuring that the ICFR controls in these are tested to standard, deficiencies are identified, and audit evidence is submitted accurately and on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute the ICFR management testing plan, including ELC, for assigned processes, business units and locations — conducting DE, OE, and Roll Forward tests per the annual calendar.
• Govern CSA submissions— verifying planning completion, RCM alignment, evidence quality, and resolving submission issues within defined timelines.
• Coordinate ICFR audit activities with external auditors — aligning control scope and sample sizes, submitting evidence within agreed timelines, and tracking open issues to closure.
• Maintain and update RCM documentation for assigned processes, business units and locations — ensuring controls reflect current process design and are confirmed by the process owners.
• Identify control deficiencies, document root-cause analysis, and drive remediation actions by the process owners.
• Support quality review cycles — addressing reviewer comments within defined turnaround windows and updating the MIS with evidence on schedule.
• Drive value addition through automation and system-based testing on applicable controls.
• Execute special projects and continuous monitoring assignments as directed — sharing learnings and applying new tools and methods.

Technical/ Functional Competencies

• ICFR Control Testing (DE/OE/Roll Forward)
• Risk and Control Matrix (RCM) Maintenance
• Control Self-Assessment (CSA) Monitoring
• Audit Evidence Management and Coordination
• IND-AS / Companies Act Control Requirements
• Exception-Based and Automation-Driven Sampling

Behavioural & Leadership Competencies

• First-Time-Right Approach
• Analytical Thinking
• Accountability and Ownership
• Adaptability and Resilience
• Collaboration

Qualifications & Experience

Minimum Education Qualification

Chartered Accountant (CA) preferred.

Alternatively: MBA Finance or B.Com with relevant professional audit qualification (CIA/CISA).

Years of working experience

Minimum 3 years total with at least 2 years in ICFR/SOX control testing or internal/statutory audit in a corporate or professional services environment.

Working Relationship

Internal Stakeholders

• Corporate Assurance Head
• Control Ops Vertical Head — functional oversight
• Control owners and control operators
• ICFR / GRC team peers — shared testing standards and quality review
• IT and SAP team — system-driven control evidence

External Stakeholders

• Statutory Auditors — ICFR sample alignment, evidence submission, issue tracking
• Internal Audit (if applicable) — evidence provision and finding coordination

Vodafone Idea Limited (formerly Idea Cellular Limited)
An Aditya Birla Group & Vodafone partnership