SOX / Internal Controls Auditor

Seoyon; Anantapur District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Seoyon is seeking an experienced SOX / Internal Controls Auditor to strengthen the company’s internal control framework. The candidate will assess financial and IT controls, perform control testing and support remediation across P2P, O2C, R2R and other processes.

Required expertise includes COSO, SOX/K-SOX, ELC/PLC and ITGC, with ERP/SAP exposure. Strong analytical and documentation skills are essential for this role at Seoyon in India.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of COSO Internal Control Framework.
• Practical knowledge of SOX / K-SOX and ICFR.
• Understanding of ELC, PLC and ITGC.
• Experience in internal control testing and RCM preparation.
• Good knowledge of financial reporting and accounting processes.
• Exposure to ERP/SAP controls will be an advantage.
• Strong analytical, documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform SOX/K-SOX and ICFR control testing and evaluate design and operating effectiveness of controls.
• Conduct process walkthroughs and prepare/review Risk Control Matrices (RCMs).
• Assess controls in key finance and business processes including P2P, O2C, R2R, Inventory, Fixed Assets, Treasury and Financial Reporting.
• Evaluate Entity Level Controls (ELC) and Process Level Controls (PLC).
• Review and test IT General Controls (ITGC), including user access, change management and segregation of duties.
• Identify control deficiencies, document audit findings and coordinate with process owners for remediation and closure.
• Support internal and external auditors during SOX/K-SOX assessments.
• Assist in implementation and monitoring of group-level and common controls across subsidiaries.
• Ensure appropriate audit documentation and evidence are maintained.

Skills

COSO Internal Control Framework

SOX / K-SOX and ICFR

ELC PLC ITGC

Internal control testing

RCMs

Financial reporting processes

ERP/SAP controls

Analytical/documentation/communication

Education

CISA

ISO 27001 Lead Auditor/Lead Implementer

COSO certification/training

CSOX/K-SOX/SOX certification or experience

CIA/CA/CPA/CMA (advantage)

Tools

RCMs

Job description

Finance & Accounts SOX / Internal Controls Auditor

Job Description

Position

SOX / Internal Controls Auditor

Experience

58 years of relevant experience in Internal Audit, SOX/K-SOX, Internal Controls, ICFR or Risk & Compliance.

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced K-SOX / Internal Controls Auditor to support the evaluation and strengthening of the Companys internal control framework. The candidate will be responsible for assessing financial and IT controls, identifying control gaps and supporting timely remediation.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform SOX/K-SOX and ICFR control testing and evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of controls.
• Conduct process walkthroughs and prepare/review Risk Control Matrices (RCMs).
• Assess controls in key finance and business processes including P2P, O2C, R2R, Inventory, Fixed Assets, Treasury and Financial Reporting.
• Evaluate Entity Level Controls (ELC) and Process Level Controls (PLC).
• Review and test IT General Controls (ITGC), including user access, change management and segregation of duties.
• Identify control deficiencies, document audit findings and coordinate with process owners for remediation and closure.
• Support internal and external auditors during SOX/K-SOX assessments.
• Assist in implementation and monitoring of group-level and common controls across subsidiaries.
• Ensure appropriate audit documentation and evidence are maintained.

Required Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of COSO Internal Control Framework.
• Practical knowledge of SOX / K-SOX and ICFR.
• Understanding of ELC, PLC and ITGC.
• Experience in internal control testing and RCM preparation.
• Good knowledge of financial reporting and accounting processes.
• Exposure to ERP/SAP controls will be an advantage.
• Strong analytical, documentation and communication skills.

Preferred Certifications

• CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor
• ISO 27001 Lead Auditor / Lead Implementer
• COSO Internal Control Framework certification/training
• CSOX / K-SOX / SOX certification or relevant practical experience
• CIA / CA / CPA / CMA will be an added advantage.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Candidates with hands-on SOX/K-SOX experience, combined with knowledge of COSO, CISA/ITGC and ISO 27001, will be preferred.
• Practical experience in internal control testing and remediation will be given more importance than certifications alone.