Regulatory Compliance Associate

Accenture in India; Chennai District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture in India is seeking a Regulatory Compliance Associate with 1–3 years of SOX/audit experience to help transform compliance functions into proactive controls. You will support walkthroughs, process narratives, and testing within Agile environments, acting as a point of contact for the team and coordinating with global stakeholders.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, strong communication skills, and a drive to improve processes and controls across ITGC and

Qualifications

• CPA / CA with a bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 1–3 years of SOX, Audit, or accounting related experience.
• Big 4 public accounting experience preferred, but not required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to challenge status quo and drive continuous improvement through change.
• Role also requires to be a POC for the team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in SOX transformation efforts majorly into walkthroughs and testing of control, enhancement of process narratives and maps, and identification of automation opportunity scope.
• Support governance over SOX framework, through interactions with first line business stakeholders globally.
• Support walkthroughs, including design and maintenance of process narratives and maps.
• Execute an end-to-end testing plan, including yearly testing procedures and identification of control deficiencies.
• Help managers with ongoing communication with internal and external auditors including alignment on SOX planning, walkthroughs/testing, audit requests, and deficiency evaluation.
• Help in preparation of executive management and Audit Committee materials highlighting overall SOX progress and result.

Skills

Communication skills

Change management

POC for team

IT & Automation awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Skill required

Control Testing - Agile testing

Designation

Regulatory Compliance Associate

Qualifications

Any Graduation

Years of Experience

1 to 3 years

About Accenture

Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security.Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting, Technology and Operations services, and Accenture Song- all powered by the world's largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our 784,000 people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners and communities.Visit us at www.accenture.com

What would you do?

Help clients transform their compliance function from reactive to proactive through an intelligent compliance operating model powered by data, intelligent technologies and talent Control Testing involves evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls within an organization. This process checks whether controls are working as intended to prevent errors, fraud, and ensure compliance with regulations. The goal is to identify weaknesses and improve the reliability of financial reporting, operational & ITGC processes to ensure audit readiness. Conduct testing tasks within Agile models and integration processes and manage development sprints.

What are we looking for?

• CPA / CA with a Minimum of a bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 1-3 years of SOX, Audit, or accounting related experience
• Big 4 public accounting experience preferred, but not required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A willingness to challenge status quo and drive continuous improvement through change
• Role also requires to be a POC for the team
• Experience with IT and Automation would be added advantage . Roles and Responsibilities:
• Assist in SOX transformation efforts majorly into walkthroughs and testing of control, enhancement of process narratives and maps, and identification of automation opportunity scope
• Support governance over XXX's SOX PRC (Process, Risks, and Controls) framework, through interactions with first line business stakeholders globally
• Support walkthroughs, including design and maintenance of process narratives and maps
• Execute an end to end testing plan, including execution of yearly testing procedures, identification of control deficiencies (design or operational)
• Help managers on-going communication with internal and external auditors including alignment on SOX planning, walkthroughs/testing, audit requests, and deficiency evaluation
• Help in preparation of executive management and Audit Committee materials highlighting overall SOX progress and result