Associate, Audit & Internal controls

Overview

Execute ICFR/SOX control testing within the centralized Shared Services team, evaluating supporting evidence, documenting results, and identifying control deficiencies across global finance processes.

What you'll do

• Execute and conclude on SOX control testing for design and operating effectiveness of manual and automated controls across finance and operational processes.
• Obtain supporting documentation from process owners and validate its completeness, accuracy, and appropriateness.
• Follow up on outstanding information requests and testing dependencies.
• Document testing procedures, results, conclusions, and exceptions per established methodologies, ensuring workpapers meet quality and documentation standards.
• Complete assigned testing activities within established timelines.
• Assist with control design reviews and walkthroughs, identify control gaps or deficiencies, and escalate testing issues to Supervisors.
• Support risk assessment, process documentation, process reviews, and control improvement initiatives.
• Support external audit and Use of Others (UOO) activities by preparing documentation, assisting with sample testing and evidence collection, and responding to auditor inquiries with Supervisor support.
• Support internal reporting and tracking (e.g. 302, QCIC, global checklist tasks).
• Support Continuous Controls Monitoring (CCM) execution, review exception reports, and assist in developing data analytics and automated testing techniques.
• Document control deficiencies and testing exceptions, support root cause analysis, track remediation activities, validate remediation evidence, and escalate overdue actions.
• Build working relationships with finance teams, process owners, Genpact teams, and Internal Audit.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Systems, or related field.
• MBA/CA Inter qualification.
• 5 to 8 years of experience in SOX compliance, internal audit, external audit, risk management, accounting, or internal controls.
• Demonstrated experience independently leading testing assignments and coaching less experienced team members.
• Understanding of SOX 404 and Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR).
• Knowledge of financial processes including R2R, P2P, O2C/C2C, Fixed Assets, Treasury, or Financial Reporting.
• Experience reviewing supporting documentation and evaluating control effectiveness.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as JDE, SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms.
• Basic understanding of automated controls, interfaces, and system-generated reports.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other data analysis tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and commitment to quality.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines, and to work effectively in a global, shared-services environment.
• Team-oriented mindset, collaboration skills, and a continuous improvement and learning mindset.
• Time management.

Details

• Location: 1st Floor, Embassy Vajram Onyx, Embassy Tech Village, Outer Ring Road, Devarabisanahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
• Country: India.