SOX & Internal Control Role – Internet/Online

CareerNet Technologies Pvt. Ltd.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in India seeks a professional to manage SOX compliance and design control frameworks. Your responsibilities will include identifying gaps in processes, guiding team members, and ensuring adherence to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. This role requires proactive management of compliance efforts and coordination with internal and external auditors. Ideal candidates will have experience in compliance and control processes, ensuring the organization meets all regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement SOX/ICOFR control framework.
• Review work performed by team members.
• Identify gaps in control processes.
• Mitigate gaps in business control processes.
• Report SOX compliance status to senior management.
• Manage ICOFR compliance program.
• Design and implement new controls.
• Assist in defining control objectives.
• Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Act.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Central team to design and implement SOX/ICOFR control framework related to Business Process. Perform comprehensive control design and operating environment reviews for all the in scope Business Processes.
• Guide the team members and review the work performed by the team. Maintain central repository for documentation of controls for all the in scope processes.
• Identify gaps in the control process and operating environment for all the in scope.
• Take proactive measure to mitigate the gaps and strengthen the business control processes.
• Report SOX Compliance status and required action plan to senior Management and coordinate with Internal Audit team and Independent auditors Single point of contact for SOX compliance related communication and escalation.
• Manage the ICOFR program
• Review the process and design and implement new controls to mitigate the gaps in process risks.
• Assists the senior management in defining the control objectives and monitoring compliance efforts.
• Manage organization’s compliance with the Sarbanes Oxley Act/ICFR. Develops processes to ensure compliance with all SOX requirements
• Designs and administers internal controls over financial reporting relating business process controls. Reports test results to the top management.
• Review test findings within the Internal/External Audit Team, facilitate the remediation of control gaps, and elevate possible critical issues to the senior management. Serve as a liaison between internal and external auditors. Stays abreast of changes in SOX regulations to ensure timely compliance.