Senior Analyst - SOX Audit

Principal Financial Group; Pune District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Principal Financial Group in India seeks a Senior Analyst - SOX Audit to strengthen financial controls, ensure accuracy, and uphold compliance across processes. You will analyze statements, test IT controls, and support management's SOX requirements while collaborating with a cross-functional team.

The role requires 3 years of Finance/Accounts and Internal Audit experience, a post-graduate degree in Advanced Accounting, and professional qualifications like CA inter or ICWA intermediate are

Qualifications

• Around 3 years of relevant work experience in Finance/Accounts and Internal Audits, preferably in an offshore set-up.
• Post-graduation degree in Advanced Accounting.
• CA (intermediate) / ICWA Intermediate preferred.
• Advanced accounting knowledge.
• Strong understanding of systems, applications, and associated risks.
• Proven ability to implement and maintain flawless accounting processes.

Responsibilities

• Audit processes and controls set up within those processes as a part of regulatory requirements.
• Analyze financial statements/reports for accuracy and accounting effects.
• Investigate, reconcile, and update financial transactions according to business requirements.
• Lead in troubleshooting and resolving day-to-day issues.
• Assist and supervise team activities, ensuring timely delivery of tasks.
• Learn, implement, and apply Accounting standards, US GAAP, and SAP guidelines to ensure compliance with financial disclosures.
• Audit automated controls by understanding system functionalities.
• Conduct financial and due diligence audits.
• Complete testing of IT controls to support management's internal SOX control testing requirements.
• Perform any other finance/accounting tasks as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Post-graduation degree in Advanced Accounting

CA (intermediate) / ICWA Intermediate preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

What You'll Do

As a Senior Analyst - SOX Audit at Principal, you will have a crucial role in maintaining the accuracy, adherence, and integrity of our financial procedures. This is an outstanding chance to collaborate in an environment where your skills will directly impact our achievements!

Key Responsibilities

• Audit processes and controls set up within those processes as a part of regulatory requirements.
• Analyze financial statements/reports for accuracy and accounting effects.
• Investigate, reconcile, and update financial transactions according to business requirements.
• Lead in troubleshooting and resolving day-to-day issues.
• Assist and supervise team activities, ensuring timely delivery of tasks.
• Learn, implement, and apply Accounting standards, US GAAP, and SAP guidelines to ensure compliance with financial disclosures.
• Audit automated controls by understanding system functionalities.
• Conduct financial and due diligence audits.
• Complete testing of IT controls to support management's internal SOX control testing requirements.
• Perform any other finance/accounting tasks as needed.

Who You Are

What We’re Looking For

• Around 3 years of relevant work experience in Finance/Accounts and Internal Audits, preferably in an offshore set-up.
• Post-graduation degree in Advanced Accounting.
• CA (inter or semi qualified) /ICWA Intermediate is preferred.
• Advanced accounting knowledge.
• Strong understanding of systems, applications, and associated risks.
• Proven ability to implement and maintain flawless accounting processes.
• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in an ambitious and collaborative team environment.

Shift timing - UK shift- 1.30 PM IST to 10.30 PM IST

Additional Information

Experience Principal

At Principal, we value connecting on both a personal and professional level. Together, were imagining a more purpose-led future for financial services and that starts with you. Our success depends on the unique experiences, backgrounds, and talents of our employees. And we support our employees the same way we support our customers: with comprehensive, competitive benefit offerings crafted to protect their physical, financial, and social well-being. Check out our careers site to learn more about our purpose, values and benefits.

Principal is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.