Senior Associate Finance

Guidehouse India Pvt Ltd; Thiruvananthapuram; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Guidehouse India seeks an experienced internal audit professional to plan, execute, and report on ICFR controls, assess effectiveness, and drive remediation across finance processes. You will develop RCMs, maintain SOPs, coordinate with statutory auditors, manage audit schedules, and deliver analytics through Power BI dashboards, leveraging a strong governance mindset.

The role requires semi-qualified CA/CMA/CS, an MBA in Finance preferred, 3–5 years in audit, and proven project management and

Qualifications

• Semi-qualified CA/CMA/CS with relevant audit exposure.
• MBA in Finance is preferred for strategic finance insight.
• 3–5 years hands-on audit experience required; strong documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and report on internal controls and related processes.
• Evaluate control effectiveness and identify deficiencies.
• Recommend corrective actions and follow up to closure.
• Develop and implement internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR).
• Prepare and maintain Risk and Control Matrix (RCMs) and control documentation.
• Test controls periodically and report results to management.
• Prepare, review, and maintain SOPs for finance and reporting processes.
• Coordinate statutory audits and respond to audit queries.
• Provide reporting and analytics via Power BI dashboards.

Skills

Audit

Power BI

Excel

ICFR

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication

AI tools

Education

Semi-qualified CA/CMA/CS

MBA in Finance (preferred)

Postgraduate with relevant experience

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

AI tools

Job description

Job Family:Accounting (India)Travel Required:Up to 10%Clearance Required:NoneWhat You Will Do:Internal AuditPlan, execute, and report on internal controls and associated processes.Evaluate the operating effectiveness of established controls and identify deficiencies.Recommend corrective actions and follow up on their remediation through to closure.Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR)Develop and implement internal controls over financial reporting.Prepare and maintain Risk and Control Matrix (RCMs) and supporting control documentation.Conduct periodic testing of controls and report on their effectiveness to management.Standard Operating ProceduresPrepare, review, and maintain SOPs for finance and financial reporting processes.Ensure that documented procedures are adhered to by relevant stakeholders.Statutory and External Audit CoordinationAct as the primary point of coordination with statutory auditors and internal audit firms.Manage audit schedules, information requests, and deliverables.Coordinate responses to audit queries and track open items to resolution.Reporting and AnalyticsDevelop Power BI dashboards.What You Will Need:Semi-qualified CA/CMA/CS.MBA in Finance is preferred.Postgraduate with relevant experience.3 to 5 years Hands-on experience in audit as a core area of practice.Project management experience, including planning, stakeholder coordination, and delivery.Excellent analytical, communication, and documentation skills.Hands on experience in AI tools to support data analytics, audit and documentation.Working knowledge of ICFR frameworks and internal control design.Proficiency in Power BI and advanced Microsoft Excel.What Would Be Nice To Have:Exposure to ERP systems such as SAP/Oracle/Peoplesoft/Workday.Familiarity with internal financial control requirements under the Companies Act, 2013.About Guidehouse IndiaAt Guidehouse India, we’re redefining what’s possible by creating opportunities that change lives. Guidehouse is a global professional services firm that delivers advisory, technology, and managed services to clients across both the commercial and public sectors. Our teams turn bold ideas into solutions that transform industries, strengthen communities, and drive meaningful impact worldwide.Across our Chennai, Trivandrum, and Gurugram locations, you’ll find opportunities where your passion and curiosity help shape what comes next. With cutting edge benefits, innovative learning and development programs, and a people first culture, we empower our people to lead with purpose.We continue to expand our teams and capabilities across India, investing in state-of-the-art offices and high impact work. Here, you’ll collaborate with experts from around the world, build deep expertise, explore new domains, and accelerate your professional growth while making a real impact.What We OfferAt Guidehouse India, we are committed to supporting the well-being of our people and their families at every stage of life. We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package designed to help you thrive both inside and outside the workplace.Our benefits include resources such as in house physician consultations, nutritious food options at the workplace, and confidential counseling through our Employee Assistance Program, along with other wellness focused offerings that support your overall well being.Our comprehensive learning and development programs ensure you’re continuously upskilled and ready to tackle what’s next, so you can shape your own career path while contributing to meaningful, purpose driven work.Important Fraud NoticeAll official recruitment communications from Guidehouse will come from email addresses ending in @guidehouse.com or @myworkday.com. Guidehouse never charges fees, requests money transfers, or collects payments from educational institutions for recruitment events. Please do not share banking or personal financial information with anyone claiming to represent Guidehouse for hiring purposes.Contact UsIf you have visited our website to explore career opportunities or to apply for a position and have questions, please contact the Guidehouse Recruiting team at [e-mail]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and used only as required to support the recruitment process.To learn more about Guidehouse in India, visit www.guidehouse.com/india.Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.