Senior Associate/Assistant Manager - SOX

Valueonshore ('VOS') Advisors; Mumbai; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Valueonshore Advisors in Mumbai seeks a high-performing Senior Associate / Assistant Manager with strong SOX and ICFR expertise in manufacturing. You will perform end-to-end testing of controls, work directly with process owners, and deliver high-quality workpapers under tight schedules.

Responsibilities include design walkthroughs, identifying control gaps, coordinating with controllership and external auditors, coaching junior staff, and supporting SOX scoping, risk assessment, and annual

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in SOX / ICFR, preferably in a Big 4 environment.
• Mandatory experience in manufacturing industry.
• Strong understanding of COSO framework.
• Proven experience testing complex SOX controls.
• Hands-on exposure to ERP systems (NetSuite preferred).
• Data analytics–enabled testing (good to have).
• Strong documentation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).

Responsibilities

• Perform end-to-end SOX testing (ToD & ToE) across business and IT-dependent controls.
• Independently test complex and judgmental areas, including inventory valuation & reserves, standard costing & variance analysis, revenue recognition (manufacturing-specific scenarios), fixed assets & capitalization, and journal entries and management review controls.
• Prepare and review SOX workpapers in line with PCAOB and Big 4 standards.
• Perform walkthroughs and control design assessments.
• Identify control gaps, deficiencies, and support remediation efforts.
• Coordinate directly with process owners, controllership, and external auditors.
• Review junior team members’ work and provide on-the-job coaching.
• Support SOX scoping, risk assessment, and annual planning activities.
• Ensure adherence to timelines, quality standards, and documentation requirements.

Skills

SOX / ICFR

Manufacturing industry

COSO framework

Testing complex controls

Documentation & communication

Independent working

Client-facing / coordination

Education

CA qualification

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

We are seeking a high-performing Senior Associate / Assistant Manager with strong SOX and ICFR expertise, specifically with in the manufacturing industry. The role requires hands‑on experience in testing complex SOX areas, working independently with process owners, and delivering high-quality workpapers under tight timelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform end-to-end SOX testing (ToD & ToE) across business and IT-dependent controls
• Independently test complexand judgmental areas,including but not limited to:
  • Inventory valuation& reserves
  • Standard costing &variance analysis
  • Revenue recognition (manufacturing-specific scenarios)
  • Fixed assets & capitalization
  • Journal entries and management reviewcontrols
• Prepare and review SOX workpapers in line with PCAOB and Big 4 standards
• Perform walkthroughs and control design assessments
• Identify control gaps, deficiencies, and support remediation efforts
• Coordinate directly with process owners, controllership, and external auditors
• Review junior team members’ work and provideon-the-job coaching
• Support SOX scoping,risk assessment, and annual planningactivities
• Ensure adherence to timelines, qualitystandards, and documentation requirements

Required Skills & Experience

• 5–7 years of experience in SOX / ICFR, preferably in a Big 4 environment
• Mandatory experience in manufacturing industry
• Strong understanding of COSO framework
• Proven experience testing complex SOX controls
• Hands-on exposure to:
  • ERP systems (NetSuite preferred)
  • Data analytics–enabled testing(good to have)
• Strong documentation, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

Preferred Qualifications

• CA Qualified (Mandatory)
• Experience workingwith US-listed companies
• Exposure to PCAOB audits
• Prior client-facing or offshore–onsite coordination experience

What We’re Looking For

• Someone who is technically strong, execution-focused, and audit-ready
• Comfortable pushing back with facts and analysis
• Able to handle pressure, complexity, and ambiguity
• Quality-focused with a strong ownership mindset