SOX Business Control

VOIS; Pune District; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A strategic arm of a major telecommunications group located in Pune is seeking a detail-focused SOX Business Control professional. You will lead compliance reviews, conduct SOX testing, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance financial integrity. Required qualifications include CA/CWA/CIA/CPA with a minimum of 2 years' experience in audit or SOX compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience in Audit, SOX Compliance, or Risk Management.
• Practical experience testing business SOX controls.
• Strong communication skills with clarity and enthusiasm.
• Strong communication skills with clarity and enthusiasm.
• Proven ability to manage time and deliver results.
• Experience working in diverse teams and adapting to different cultures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct SOX compliance and Section 404 testing.
• Deliver the SOX cycle in alignment with Group methodology.
• Coordinate and communicate across audit functions.
• Coordinate and communicate across audit functions, global markets, and external auditors.
• Perform quality assurance and compliance reviews on finance operations and control self-attestations.
• Collaborate with process owners across markets to resolve control issues.
• Maintain standard control sets for Vodafone Finance Operations.
• Liaise effectively with external auditors, including EY.

Skills

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Communication skills

Time management

Education

CA/CWA/CIA/CPA

Job description

SOX Business Control – VOIS

Location: Pune (Hybrid – office presence once every 2 weeks)

Required Qualification: CA/CWA/CIA/CPA

About this Role

The SOX Centre of Excellence (COE) within Vodafone Group FinOps and Controls plays a vital role in reinforcing the second line of defence for the Group Finance function. Based in Pune, this position is responsible for driving excellence in SOX compliance by designing, implementing, and monitoring business controls that uphold accuracy, timeliness, and data integrity across finance operations.

The role involves leading compliance reviews across Vodafone Group Markets, working collaboratively with first-line teams to establish and maintain a robust control framework. This includes evaluating the design and operational effectiveness of controls for SOX compliance, conducting quality assurance reviews, and partnering with process owners to resolve control-related matters.

Who are you

You are a detail-focused finance professional with a strong foundation in audit and compliance. You bring a collaborative approach, a commitment to continuous improvement, and the ability to work effectively across diverse teams and geographies. You are passionate about upholding high standards of financial integrity and are confident in engaging with both internal and external stakeholders.

What you will do

• Conduct SOX compliance and Section 404 testing on in-scope Vodafone finance processes.
• Deliver the SOX cycle in alignment with Group methodology.
• Track audit engagements and observations in a timely and organised manner.
• Coordinate and communicate across audit functions, global markets, and external auditors.
• Perform quality assurance and compliance reviews on finance operations and control self-attestations.
• Collaborate with process owners across markets to resolve control issues.
• Maintain standard control sets for Vodafone Finance Operations.
• Liaise effectively with external auditors, including EY.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience in Audit, SOX Compliance, or Risk Management.
• Practical experience testing business SOX controls.
• Ability to identify risks and implement effective controls.
• Strong communication skills with clarity and enthusiasm.
• Proven ability to manage time and deliver results.
• Experience working in diverse teams and adapting to different cultures.

What you will learn

• Advanced understanding of global SOX compliance frameworks.
• Cross-functional collaboration across international finance teams.
• Exposure to external audit coordination and stakeholder management.
• Enhanced quality assurance and control review techniques.
• Strategic thinking in risk identification and mitigation.

Benefits & Company Overview

VOIS (Vodafone Intelligent Solutions) is a strategic arm of Vodafone Group Plc, creating value and enhancing quality and efficiency across 28 countries, operating from 7 locations: Albania, Egypt, Hungary, India, Romania, Spain and the UK.

Over 29,000 highly skilled individuals are dedicated to being Vodafone Group’s partner of choice for talent, technology, and transformation. We deliver the best services across IT, Business Intelligence Services, Customer Operations, Business Operations, HR, Finance, Supply Chain, HR Operations, and many more.

Established in 2006, VOIS has evolved into a global, multi-functional organisation, a Centre of Excellence for Intelligent Solutions focused on adding value and delivering business outcomes for Vodafone.

As part of our global family, whether that's Vodafone, Vodacom or VOIS, you'll feel a sense of pride and purpose as you contribute to our culture of innovation. We pursue equality of opportunity and inclusion for all candidates through our employment policies and practices. We recognise and celebrate the importance of diversity and inclusivity in our workspace and we do not tolerate any form of discrimination especially related to but not limited to race, colour, age, veteran status, gender identification, sexual orientation, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, religion, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, social origin, cultural background, social or marital status.

EEO Statement

We pursue equality of opportunity and inclusion for all candidates through our employment policies and practices. We recognise and celebrate the importance of diversity and inclusivity in our workspace and we do not tolerate any form of discrimination especially related to but not limited to race, colour, age, veteran status, gender identification, sexual orientation, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, religion, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, social origin, cultural background, social or marital status.