Senior Internal Auditor

Alight Solutions; Gurgaon; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance starting Day One

Wellbeing programs

Retirement plans

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Alight Solutions in Gurgaon is seeking a Senior Auditor to lead SOX and risk-based audits, evaluating controls and supporting investigations. You will guide audit projects, coordinate testing, and present findings to management.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of audit/SOX experience, a Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance, and professional credentials; strong communication, analytical skills, and proficiency with Excel/PowerPoint are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of audit/SOX experience in a multinational, financial, or Big 4 environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; professional certifications preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP/financial reporting and internal auditing standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in SOX and risk-based audits across key business processes.
• Prepare audit reports and present findings to management with root-cause analysis.
• Supervise audit staff and coordinate with external auditors as needed.
• Develop testing strategies and ensure quality documentation.

Skills

SOX auditing

Data analysis

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication skills

Internal auditing standards

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Financial reporting

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA / CA / CISA (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

Job Description:

Our Story

At Alight, we believe a company’s success starts with its people. Alight embraces values that come directly from our people – purposeful, human, united and growth-minded – reflecting our inclusive culture and promise that our clients expect. We are passionate about connecting purpose with impact. Alight empowers clients to build a healthier and more financially secure workforce by unifying the benefits ecosystem across health, wealth, wellbeing, navigation, and absence management.

Our Benefits

With a comprehensive total rewards package, Alight offers programs and plans that support your mind, body, wallet, and life. Benefits include health, starting Day One. Additionally, Alight colleagues enjoy wellbeing programs, retirement plans, and career growth opportunities – all within a thriving global organization.

Great Place to Work

Thanks to the work of every colleague, Alight has received multiple awards of recognition including “Great Place to Work” for the past 7 years and Fortune’s “Best Companies to Work For.” To learn more about our company culture and awards

Position Summary:

The Senior Auditor is primarily responsible leading and/or participating in projects (SOX and risk based audits) to evaluate the adequacy of the business unit’s overall control environment in both design and application. The Senior Auditor is also responsible for leading and/or assisting in corporate investigations, ad-hoc special projects and compliance activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading and/or participating in different internal audit projects (SOX, Risk based audits) evaluating the adequacy of controls for key business processes, including:
  • Assisting in the development of audit approach and testing strategy for assigned audit projects to ensure all key business risks and controls are evaluated,
  • Coordinating and participating in the completion of test procedures,
  • Communicating audit findings noted from the review, and
  • Providing a first level review and approval of workpaper documentation to ensure the retained documentation supports the audit work performed.
• Making, or assisting in making oral and written presentations to management throughout and at the conclusion of the examination by discussing process and control deficiencies, recommending corrective actions and other suggestions for improvements in operations and/or reductions in costs.
• Preparing the initial draft of the audit reports, ensuring comments are clear, concise and focused on the root cause of the issue.
• Providing the necessary supervision to assigned audit staff, as applicable
• As required, providing assistance to external auditors during their interim and annual reviews of the company.

Skills Required:

The key skills required for this position are:

• Possesses the required work experience and professional certifications in the audit field. (See Minimum Work Experience and Professional Education below.)
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting methods, principles and financial reporting requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interface with all levels of management within the company.
• A solid knowledge and understanding of internal auditing standards and techniques.
• Strong technical, analytical and problem solving skills.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective business relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• The ability to focus on details and perform all required functions timely and with accuracy.
• Overall proficiency with personal computers, including experience using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Strong Excel and data analytical skills.
• Prior knowledge and experience with Sarbanes-Oxley 404 Testing

Minimum Work Experience:

5 plus years of audit/SOX experience with a large multi-national, financial, or Big 4 firm

Professional Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance or comparable business degree. Professional designations/certifications, such as Certified Public Accountant/Chartered Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, etc, are preferred.

Our Story

At Alight, we believe a company’s success starts with its people. Alight embraces values that come directly from our people – purposeful, human, united and growth-minded – reflecting our inclusive culture and promise that our clients expect. We are passionate about connecting purpose with impact. Alight empowers clients to build a healthier and more financially secure workforce by unifying the benefits ecosystem across health, wealth, wellbeing, navigation, and absence management.

Our Benefits

With a comprehensive total rewards package, Alight offers programs and plans that support your mind, body, wallet, and life. Benefits include health, starting Day One. Additionally, Alight colleagues enjoy wellbeing programs, retirement plans, and career growth opportunities – all within a thriving global organization.

Great Place to Work

Thanks to the work of every colleague, Alight has received multiple awards of recognition including “Great Place to Work” for the past 7 years and Fortune’s “Best Companies to Work For.” To learn more about our company culture and awards

We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

DISCLAIMER:

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.

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