Senior Analyst - SOX Audit

Principal-Global-Services; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Principal is seeking a Senior Analyst - SOX Audit in Pune to uphold the accuracy and integrity of financial controls. You will work on SOX testing, financial statement analysis, and IT control testing, interfacing with cross-functional teams in a high-velocity environment.

The role requires 3 years in Finance/Accounts and Internal Audits, with a post-graduate degree in Advanced Accounting and professional qualifications preferred. UK shift timing is provided.

Qualifications

• 3 years of Finance/Accounts and Internal Audit experience, preferably offshore.
• Post-graduation degree in Advanced Accounting.
• CA (inter or semi qualified) / ICWA Intermediate 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 a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Audit processes and controls within processes to meet regulatory requirements.
• Analyze financial statements/reports for accuracy and effects.
• Investigate, reconcile, and update financial transactions per business needs.
• Lead in troubleshooting and resolving day-to-day issues.
• Assist and supervise team activities to ensure timely delivery.
• Learn and apply Accounting standards, US GAAP, and SAP guidelines.
• Audit automated controls by understanding system functionalities.
• Conduct financial and due diligence audits.
• Complete testing of IT controls to support SOX testing requirements.
• Perform other finance/accounting tasks as needed.

Skills

SOX Audit

Financial analysis

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Systems understanding

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Post-graduation in Advanced Accounting

CA Inter / ICWA Intermediate

Tools

SAP

US GAAP

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.