Senior Analyst / Team Lead - SOX Compliance and Reporting

Job Title - Senior Analyst / Team Lead - SOX Compliance and ReportingCandidate expectation and Roles & ResponsibilitiesCA Qualified Professional with the Post Qualification Experience of minimum 3+Years of Sox Compliance experience SOX Audit Financial ReportingMinimum of two years of work experience in public accounting and / or industry dealing with SOX Key Control testing (Big 4 experience highly desired).Role and Responsibilities :

• Conduct risk-based SOX audits. This includes supporting the Audit Team Managers in the timely delivery of each audit assignment including, but not limited to, scoping the assignment, detailed testing of the scope area, agreeing findings, and escalating where required.
• Document the results of audit work in accordance with the internal requirements and the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (Standards) promulgated by the Institute of Internal Auditors.
• Communicate and maintain relationships with audit clients during the course of the audit process.
• Work with others or independently as determined by needs of the assignment; seek guidance and confirmation of progress as required.
• Complete assigned tasks within the allocated budgeted hours and escalate any challenges to complete the assigned tasks within the budgeted hours to the Audit Team Manager timely.
• Use sound judgment and creativity when documenting the potential audit finding, including the root cause for review by the Audit Team Manager.
• Stay abreast of best practices, both internally and externally.
• Other duties as assigned.Technical Knowledge and Experience :
• Basic understanding of professional audit standards, COSO, SOX, and risk assessment practices.
• Good interpersonal skills, including listening, verbal, written and presentation communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholder.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Working knowledge in Microsoft applications.
• Participate in initiatives in a fast-paced environment and comfortable implementing and assimilating to change.
• Good customer service focus and the ability to strike a balance between oversight and getting buy-in from the businesses.
• Execute on individual performance goals.
• Maintain knowledge of current information technology and auditing practices through continuing professional education.
• Highly motivated with ability to meet deadlines and ensure quality in every aspect of assigned work.
• Good organizational and project management skills.Ability to manage / balance multiple priorities