Senior Manager – SOX Internal Audit

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Job Description Your Team

As a Senior Internal Audit Manager, you will be part of a global, collaborative team of business and technology auditors and data specialists, located across the United States, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.

The Invesco Internal Audit function provides assurance, advisory, and forensic investigative services for the organization.

While partnering closely with business leaders, the department focuses on the most critical risks and issues facing the organization and delivers strategic, innovative, and data-driven results.

The department strives to be valued as business advisors that provide meaningful solutions and insights, not just information and recommendations. Our team continuously seeks creative solutions to maximize value to the organization by leveraging technology, data, and agile principles.

Your Role

The Senior Manager, SOX Internal Audit leads the global SOX business control testing program for Invesco SOX program.

You will own planning, scoping, and execution of SOX testing, oversee a small team of staff, and partner closely with Finance, Technology, External Audit, and business leadership to ensure efficient, high‑quality delivery and strong reliance by external auditors.

Reports to the Director of Internal Audit. Up to 10% domestic and international travel.

You Will Be Responsible For :

Audit Planning and Execution :

Own the SOX Business Audit program for assigned businesses : annual scoping, materiality, significant accounts and new controls identification and risk assessment across entity‑level and process‑level.

Maintain and enhance Risk Control Matrix, process maps, and testing methodologies aligned to SOX testing requirements, and Internal Audit methodologies.

Establish and manage the SOX calendar , milestones, and Steering Committee communications. Ensure timely sign‑offs and certifications.

Audit Delivery and Oversight :

Lead walkthroughs, design / operating effectiveness testing, sample strategies, re‑performance, and control completeness & accuracy testing.

Review / challenge workpapers and conclusions for accuracy, sufficiency, and auditor reliance; run a robust QA and issues‑clearing process.

Data Analysis :   Champion the use of data analytics and automation to enhance audit coverage and efficiency. Drive continuous improvement in audit processes, leveraging technology and agile principles.

Audit Reporting and Stakeholder Engagement :  Prepare audit results and conduct entry / exit meetings to obtain management concurrence and responses. Build and maintain strong relationships with senior business leaders, Communicate complex issues clearly and credibly. Manage sensitive discussions with diplomacy and maintain objectivity under pressure.

Business Insight :   Demonstrate strong judgment when dealing with business / industry issues; interpret complex, often vague, and at times contradictory sets of information. Identify wider business, industry, and emerging issues, including cultural, conduct, and ethics considerations.

Team Development :   Lead, coach, and mentor staff, fostering a high-performance culture. Provide constructive feedback, support career development, and contribute to performance evaluations. Work with other functional leaders in the Audit and Risk organization to create rapport and a support system.

Conduct Principles :   Ensure all activities are in line with Invesco's Conduct principles.

The Experience You Bring :

8-12+ years in audit / risk, including 5+ years leading SOX programs with team leadership.

Experience in internal audit, including acting in the capacity of a supervisor, with excellent knowledge of general controls.

Previous experience in audit-related, risk management, and / or compliance roles would also be considered.

Equivalent relevant experience in the investment management industry may be substituted for direct audit experience.

Academic Requirements :

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or other related field, or bachelor's degree plus relevant industry experience. An MBA is a plus.

Certifications :   SOX certifications. Professional accounting or auditing designation (e.g., CA, CPA, CFA, CIA, ACCA, ACFE) or substantial completion of the requirements for such a designation while actively pursuing it is preferred.

Full Time / Part Time

Full time

Worker Type

Employee

Job Exempt (Yes / No)

Yes Workplace Model

At Invesco, our workplace model supports our culture and meets the needs of our clients while providing flexibility our employees value. As a full-time employee, compliance with the workplace policy means working with your direct manager to create a schedule where you will work in your designated office at least three days a week, with two days working outside an Invesco office.

Why Invesco

In Invesco, we act with integrity and do meaningful work to create impact for our stakeholders. We believe our culture is stronger when we all feel we belong, and we respect each other's identities, lives, health, and well-being. We come together to create better solutions for our clients, our business and each other by building on different voices and perspectives. We nurture and encourage each other to ensure our meaningful growth, both personally and professionally.

We believe in diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace where everyone feels equally valued, and this starts at the top with our senior leaders having diversity and inclusion goals. Our global focus on diversity and inclusion has grown exponentially and we encourage connection and community through our many employee-led Business Resource Groups (BRGs).

What's in it for you?

As an organization we support personal needs, diverse backgrounds and provide internal networks, as well as opportunities to get involved in the community and in the world.

Our benefit policy includes but not limited to :

Competitive Compensation

Flexible, Hybrid Work

30 days' Annual Leave + Public Holidays

Life Insurance

Retirement Planning

Group Personal Accident Insurance

Medical Insurance for Employee and Family

Annual Health Check-up

26 weeks Maternity Leave

Paternal Leave

Adoption Leave

Near site Childcare Facility

Employee Assistance Program

Study Support

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

ESG Commitments and Goals

Business Resource Groups

Career Development Programs

Mentoring Programs

Invesco Cares

Dress for your Day

In Invesco, we offer development opportunities that help you thrive as a lifelong learner in a constantly evolving business environment and ensure your constant growth. Our AI enabled learning platform delivers curated content based on your role and interest. We ensure our manager and leaders also have many opportunities to advance their skills and competencies that becomes pivotal in their continuous pursuit of performance excellence.

To know more about us

About Invesco : https : / / www.invesco.com / corporate / en / home.html

About our Culture : https : / / www.invesco.com / corporate / en / about-us / our-culture.html

About our D&I policy : https : / / www.invesco.com / corporate / en / our-commitments / diversity-and-inclusion.html

About our CR program : https : / / www.invesco.com / corporate / en / our-commitments / corporate-responsibility.html

Apply for the role @ Invesco Careers : https : / / careers.invesco.com / india /

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