Risk Advisory - Financial Services

Job Summary :

We are looking for a seasoned professional at the various 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. Prior experience in catering to Financial Services (FS) clients is essential. The candidate should also be comfortable with frequent travel across the Middle East region.

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 validatecontrol design and operating effectiveness testing documentation.

Review risk and control matrices (RCM),process narratives, and flowcharts.

Coordinate with external / internal auditorsand client stakeholders to ensure timelycompletion 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 reportsand dashboards for senior management and audit committees.

Contribute to business development activities, including proposalwriting 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. with demonstrated experience in serving Financial Services (FS) clients such as banks, NBFCs, or insurance firms .

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 GRCtools (e.g., Archer,SAP GRC, MetricStream) is a plus.

Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Ability to work underpressure and manage multiple projectsacross geographies with flexibility to travel frequently within the Middle East .

Preferred Attributes :

Big 4 or consulting firm experience.

Exposure to ITGCs and automation of controls.

Experience in sectors such as BFSI