Senior Analyst Internal Controls

Job Description

As aSenior Analyst Internal Controls, you will play a critical role in enhancing the internal control environment within the organization. Under the guidance of your manager, you will collaborate with local financial and operational managers to identify, assess, and mitigate risks, ensuring operational efficiency, financial accuracy, and compliance with statutory requirements. This role involves conducting in-depth analyses of risk areas, providing training on internal controls, and supporting management in control self-assessments.

This role offers a unique opportunity to drive impactful change within a dynamic and global organization. If you are adetail-oriented, results-driven professionalpassionate about internal controls and risk management, we encourage you to apply

Key Responsibilities:

Internal Controls Management:

- Support internal control processesfor specific countries or processes by collaborating with management to optimize the control environment through reviews, design, training, monitoring (Continuous Controls Monitoring - CCM), and testing (SOX and Control Self-Assessments - CSA).
- Perform advisory reviewson identified risk areas, assist inSOX testing, and drive thecontrol self-assessmentexercise.
- Respond to ad hoc requestsfrom management regarding processes, risks, and controls.

Risk Assessment and Mitigation:

- Conduct deep-dive analysesof risk areas and provide actionable recommendations to mitigate risks.
- Support the facilitationof the annualEnterprise Risk Management (ERM)exercise for theIndia Business Unit (BU).

Training and Compliance:

- Provide training sessionson internal policies and controls to foster a culture of risk awareness, transparency, and accountability.
- Define Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)with clearly defined responsibilities.

Continuous Improvement:

- Identify opportunitiesto enhance efficiency and effectiveness within your area of responsibility.
- Promote a mindsetof continuous improvement across the Internal Controls team.

Team Contribution:

- Prepare clear, concise, and review-ready audit work papers.
- Handle ad-hoc support requests, including projects, control issues, and consultations.
- Ensure timely follow-upand coordination for the implementation and effectiveness testing of corrective actions.

Qualifications and Skills:

Education and Certifications:

- Chartered Accountant (CA)orCertified Internal Auditor (CIA)preferred.
- Minimum of 5+ years of experience in Internal Audit or Internal Controls.
- CPA, ACA, CISA, or equivalent certificationis required.

Technical Expertise:

- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SOX requirements, risk/control frameworks, enterprise risk management processes, and financial policies and procedures.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications(Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Business Acumen:

- Experience in internal/external audit, preferably within aBig Four accounting firmor alarge global corporation.
- General understanding of enterprise resource planning (ERP) applications.

Leadership and Collaboration:

- Proven business partnering and communication skillsacross a global, public company environment.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a teamwith minimal supervision.

Analytical Skills:

- Strong ability to assess and address risks, materiality, and interdependencies, translating them into actionable recommendations for improvement.

Personal Attributes:

- Integrity and sound judgmentin decision-making and interactions.
- Self-motivatedwith a proactive approach to tasks and problem-solving.
- Commitment to fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Additional Responsibilities:

- Prepare and execute plansfor reviews and testing, aligning with key stakeholders and process owners to address deficiencies and draft action plans.
- Support Global/Regional/BU managementas required.
- Ensure timely implementation and adequacy of corrective actions.
- Conduct and manage training sessionsto enhance awareness and understanding of internal controls and compliance frameworks.

What Extra Ingredients You Will Bring:

- Agrowth and digital mindsetto leverage technology for improving processes.
- Acollaborative and independent working styleto drive initiatives effectively.
- Strong report-writing and presentation skillsto communicate findings and recommendations.