Associate Director

Your tasks

We are looking for a seasoned professional at the manager level to lead and manage engagements related to internal controls over financial reporting (ICOFR), internal financial controls (IFC), and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in risk and control assessments, process reviews, and controls testing, with the ability to manage teams and client expectations effectively.

• Lead end-to-end ICOFR/SOX/IFC compliance programs for clients, including scoping, risk assessments, control design evaluation, and testing.
• Conduct walkthroughs, process documentation, and identification of control gaps with key stakeholders.
• Review and validate control design and operating effectiveness testing documentation.
• Review risk and control matrices (RCM), process narratives, and flowcharts.
• Coordinate with external/internal auditors and client stakeholders to ensure timely completion of engagements.
• Provide actionable recommendations to strengthen internal control environments.
• Stay updated with evolving regulations and standards such as COSO, PCAOB guidelines, and Companies Act requirements (India).
• Coach and mentor junior team members and support in their professional development.
• Prepare and present reports and dashboards for senior management and audit committees.
• Contribute to business development activities, including proposal writing and client presentations.

Requirements

Required qualifications and skills

• Education: Chartered Accountant (CA), MBA (Finance), CPA, or CIA preferred.
• Experience: 2-10 years of experience in SOX/IFC/ICOFR compliance, risk advisory, or internal audit.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting processes, risk management, and control evaluation.
• Hands-on experience with COSO Framework, SOX 404, and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Proficient in tools such as MS Excel, PowerPoint, Visio; experience with GRC tools (e.g., Archer, SAP GRC, MetricStream) is a plus.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects across geographies.

Preferred attributes

• Big 4 or consulting firm experience.
• Exposure to ITGCs and automation of controls.
• Experience in sectors such as BFSI, IT/ITeS, manufacturing, or pharma.