Senior Associate/Assistant Manager - SOX

Valueonshore Advisors; Mumbai; On-site; INR 2,400,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Keka Inc. is seeking a Senior Associate / Assistant Manager with strong SOX and ICFR expertise in the manufacturing sector to join our Mumbai-based team.

The role requires hands-on testing of complex controls, collaboration with process owners, and delivering high-quality workpapers under tight deadlines. The ideal candidate possesses 5–7 years of SOX/ICFR experience, a CA qualification, and a proven ability to work independently while mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in SOX/ICFR, preferably in Big 4.
• Mandatory CA qualification.
• Manufacturing industry experience.
• Strong COSO framework knowledge.
• Experience testing complex SOX controls.
• ERP systems experience (NetSuite preferred).
• Data analytics-enabled testing preferred.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

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), fixed assets & capitalization, 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

SOX controls testing

ERP experience (NetSuite)

Data analytics testing

Documentation

Communication

Independent work

Stakeholder coordination

Education

CA (Chartered Accountant)

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

4-8 Years

Full-Time

We are seekinga high-performing Senior Associate / Assistant Manager with strong SOX andICFR expertise, specifically withinthe manufacturing industry. The role requireshands-on experience in testing complexSOX areas, working independently with process owners, and delivering high-quality workpapers under tight

timelines.

The ideal candidate is analytically sharp, detail-oriented, and confident handlingcomplex processes and judgments.

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
• 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

Required Skills

P2P Flow Chart TOE Business Process SOX TOD Walkthrough PROCESS COVERAGES