Lead Analyst, SOX Compliance

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Virtual Office (Tamil Nadu)

Bangalore (Flexible)

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Full time

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JR108824

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Lead Analyst, SOX Compliance

(Corporate Governance, Risk & Compliance)

Job Summary

The Lead Analyst, SOX Compliance, plays a critical role in executing the company's Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) program. Partnering with Finance, IT, Internal Audit, and external auditors, this role ensures Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) are well-designed, effectively implemented, and continuously improved. The position drives operational excellence, delivers clear and timely reporting to management and the Audit Committee, and fosters a culture of compliance and accountability. The Lead Analyst reports to the Director of SOX Governance, Risk & Compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the annual SOX compliance plan, including risk assessment, scoping, and the master testing calendar.
• Lead walkthroughs with process owners and maintain updated process documentation, narratives, and risk-control matrices.
• Perform and review testing of manual, automated, IT general, and entity-level controls; ensure all documentation meets PCAOB standards.
• Assess and track control deficiencies, perform root-cause analysis, and partner with control owners on timely remediation.
• Develop dashboards and reports to communicate testing results, remediation status, and key trends to senior stakeholders and the Audit Committee.
• Administer and enhance the enterprise GRC platform (e.g., Workiva, OneTrust) for workflow, evidence management, and continuous monitoring.
• Coordinate external audit requests, align testing strategies, and minimize business disruption through effective planning.
• Advise control owners on control design, segregation-of-duties, and automation opportunities such as RPA and analytics.
• Maintain a unified control framework that aligns SOX controls with COSO, COBIT, and other compliance standards.
• Provide SOX training and promote a culture of continuous improvement across finance, IT, and business operations.
• Support SOX assessments for M&A integrations, new system implementations, and significant organizational changes.
• Mentor and review the work of junior team members and co-sourced partners to ensure consistent quality and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 7+ years of combined experience in SOX, internal audit, or Big 4 advisory, including hands-on exposure to ITGCs and automated controls.
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, or CISA strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of the COSO framework, PCAOB requirements, and leading ERP or cloud platforms such as Workday, Salesforce, or Zuora.
• Proficiency with GRC and ICFR tools (e.g., Workiva, OneTrust) and data analytics platforms such as Power BI, Tableau, or SQL.
• Proven ability to analyze complex processes, manage multiple priorities, and deliver high-quality results under deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present technical control concepts to finance and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated leadership, stakeholder management, and mentoring abilities with a strong ethical mindset.

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