Senior Internal Auditor

Clarivate Plc; Karnataka; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarivate Plc in Bangalore is seeking a Senior Auditor – SOX to support the Internal Audit SOX Oversight program. You will evaluate controls, perform risk assessments, and work with the U.S. SOX oversight team to plan and execute procedures, assess control effectiveness and reporting quality.

You will plan and execute SOX testing, document results, identify gaps, and drive remediation with process owners, management, and external auditors, while mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in Internal Audit, SOX Compliance, External Audit, Accounting, Controls Testing.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Internal Audit, or related field.
• Strong expertise in SOX 404, ICFR, risk assessments, walkthroughs, and control testing.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute SOX testing procedures, including walkthroughs, risk assessments, and testing of business and IT controls.
• Review management testing, evaluate control effectiveness, and identify control gaps, deficiencies, and remediation requirements.
• Collaborate with process owners, management, internal teams, and external auditors to ensure timely completion of SOX activities.
• Prepare and maintain high-quality workpapers, audit documentation, testing results, and status reports in accordance with audit standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying process enhancements, control improvements, and efficiencies within the SOX program while providing guidance to junior auditors.

Skills

SOX

Internal Audit

Controls Testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Auditor – SOX to support Internal Audit’s SOX Oversight program. This is an excellent opportunity for an audit professional who enjoys evaluating internal controls, applying critical thinking and using data and process analysis to identify risks and control gaps. The role will work closely with the Lead Auditor, Audit Senior Manager, Management, process owners, external auditors and the U.S. SOX oversight team to plan and execute SOX procedures, assess control effectiveness and support timely, high-quality reporting. We welcome candidates who combine strong SOX and auditing knowledge with sound professional judgment, clear communication, structured execution and a continuous improvement mindset.

About You – experience, education, skills, and accomplishments

• 3 years of experience in Internal Audit, SOX Compliance, External Audit, Accounting, Controls Testing, or related areas.
• Strong expertise in SOX 404, Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR), Risk Assessments, Walkthroughs, and Control Testing.
• Experience evaluating business process controls, access controls, and IT/application controls, including identifying control deficiencies and remediation opportunities.
• Proven ability to manage multiple audit assignments, maintain high-quality documentation, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Internal Audit, or related field, with strong communication, stakeholder management, and analytical skills.

It would be great if you also had . . .

• Experience working in a multinational organization or a complex, multi-process SOX environment.
• Experience with SOX oversight, quarterly SOX activities, remediation validation, issue follow-up or SOX modernization/readiness assessments.
• Experience supporting Finance and Accounting operational audits or other risk-based assurance activities.
• Professional certification or progress toward certification such as CPA, CIA, CISA or equivalent audit, accounting or SOX training.
• Experience using data analytics, process analysis or audit technology to improve testing efficiency, identify trends and strengthen control evaluations.

What will you be doing in this role?

• Plan and execute SOX testing procedures, including walkthroughs, risk assessments, and testing of business and IT controls.
• Review management testing, evaluate control effectiveness, and identify control gaps, deficiencies, and remediation requirements.
• Collaborate with process owners, management, internal teams, and external auditors to ensure timely completion of SOX activities.
• Prepare and maintain high-quality workpapers, audit documentation, testing results, and status reports in accordance with audit standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying process enhancements, control improvements, and efficiencies within the SOX program while providing guidance to junior auditors.

Hours of Work

This position is expected to work standard local business hours, with flexibility as needed to support SOX testing activities, walkthroughs, stakeholder meetings, external auditor coordination, quarterly procedures and other project requirements.

Work location: Bangalore ,

Shift :11am -8pm

At Clarivate, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons with respect to hiring, compensation, promotion, training, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. We comply with applicable laws and regulations governing non-discrimination in all locations.