Associate Director

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.

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:

• Exposure to ITGCs and automation of controls.
• Experience in sectors such as BFSI, IT/ITeS, Manufacturing, or Pharma.