RC-PROCESS And CONTROLS-SOX-Senior

EY; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

EY in India seeks aRisk Advisor to lead client-facing engagements across Internal Audit, SOX, and regulatory risk domains. You will work with management executives, recommend process improvements, and leverage EY’s global network.

The role emphasizes delivery excellence, mentoring junior staff, and building strong client relationships while navigating diverse industry challenges and technologies.

Qualifications

• Strong command of spoken and written English with analytical ability.
• Professional experience in risks & controls, Internal Audit or SOX.
• CIA certification or equivalent is preferred; CA/CIA path is valued.

Responsibilities

• Deliver SOX engagements for multiple processes across client environments.
• Build client relationships and provide risk-based recommendations.
• Mentor junior team members and ensure timely, quality delivery.
• Support scoping, planning, and project management activities.

Skills

English communication

Analytical thinking

Client communication

Team leadership

MS Office proficiency

Education

CA/CIA preferred

Bachelor's in Business/Accounting

Tools

MS Office

Risk management tools

Job description

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

As part of our Consulting Enterprise Risk team, our clients look for EY’s expertise across the consulting solutions and specifically for engagements related to Internal Audit, Process compliance and reviews, SOX 404, Third Party Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance and Enterprise Risk Management.

There really is no average day in this role, since every client will have multi-faceted challenges and a distinct business environment. What it means is that you’ll have an opportunity to learn and adapt to our clients’ cultures and contribute towards developing unique solutions that are tailored to individual engagements. Whichever industry or client you’re working with, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to expand your business network and transform yourself into a truly global professional.

The opportunity

This is client-facing role in a rapidly growing practice, where you’ll build client relationships with key stakeholders, including management executives for some of the most globally recognized brands. It makes this the perfect place to gain a deeper understanding of complex businesses transactions, all the while recommending solutions to some of the most pressing business challenges and process inefficiencies, by improving their processes and leveraging technologies. By plugging into our market-leading global network, you'll gain the experience you need to become an exceptional Risk Advisor

Your key responsibilities

Delivery

• Manage a team of Staffs (if needed) or independently deliver SOX engagements for multiple processes across client(s)
• Participate in process discussions and walkthrough meetings with clients, prepare / review process flows/ narratives and risk & control matrices, and identify process gaps and provide recommendations
• Conduct, documents and review (if needed) test of design and operating effectiveness, and suggest controls to improve the client’s control framework, as per the defined standards and quality benchmark
• Drive / Support the Manager in scoping, rationalization, standardization, status update, deficiency and project management
• Monitor project progress, manage multiple assignments and related project teams, if needed
• Meet quality guidelines within the established turnaround time (or allotted budget) for assigned requests

Client Management

• Develop strong working relationships with the client and onshore client teams
• Maintain excellent rapport and proactive communication with the client
• Demonstrate application and solution-based approach to problem solving
• Mentor and coach junior team members, enabling them to meet their performance goals and successfully grow their careers.

Operational excellence

• Suggest ideas on improving engagement productivity and identify opportunities for improving client service.

People related

• Display teamwork, integrity and leadership. Work with team members to set goals and responsibilities for specific engagements. Foster teamwork and innovation.
• Utilize technology & tools to continually learn and innovate, share knowledge with team members and enhance service delivery.
• Conduct workshops and technical training sessions for team members. Contribute to the learning & development agenda and knowledge harnessing initiatives.

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong command on spoken and written English
• Analytical, organized and meticulous consulting skills
• Strong academic history and professional experience (degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or similar work experience)
• Proficient in MS-Office Suite
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize deliverables effectively in order to achieve optimum results.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• More than 1 year of experience after completion of CA or 3+ years of experience (as B.Com/M.Com, BBA / MBA) in risks & controls, with experience mainly in Internal Audit / SOX / internal controls
• Strong academic history (degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or similar)
• Strong command on spoken and written English
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills
• CIA certification is preferred

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Responsible for the performance and appraisal of direct reports, including training and developing necessary skill sets to enable them to grow in their careers.
• Mentor and coach junior team members, enabling them to meet their performance goals and successfully grow their careers.

What we look for

• A Team of people with commercial acumen, technical experience and enthusiasm to learn new things in this fast-moving environment
• Opportunities to work with EY Risk -Internal Audit practices global with leading businesses across a range of industries

What working at EY offers

At EY, we’re dedicated to helping our clients, from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies - and the work we do with them is as varied as they are.

You get to work with inspiring and meaningful projects. Our focus is education and coaching alongside practical experience to ensure your personal development. We value our employees and you will be able to control your own development with an individual progression plan. You will quickly grow into a responsible role with challenging and stimulating assignments. Moreover, you will be part of an interdisciplinary environment that emphasizes high quality and knowledge exchange. Plus, we offer:

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

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