Assistant Manager - SOX

Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support end-to-end SOX compliance activities including planning, scoping, walkthroughs, testing, deficiency assessment, remediation tracking, and reporting.
• Document and maintain business processes, Risk & Control Matrices (RCMs), and related documentation in compliance with SOX and COSO requirements.
• Perform and oversee design and operating effectiveness testing of key controls, ensuring completeness of audit evidence and timely closure of control gaps.
• Monitor remediation activities and provide periodic updates, dashboards, and governance reporting to Senior Management, Global SOX Leadership, and relevant committees.
• Support oversight of internal control activities and conduct risk assessments to identify emerging risks, control weaknesses, and process improvement opportunities.
• Partner with business stakeholders to embed effective controls within processes, systems, and transformation initiatives while driving standardization, automation, and simplification opportunities.
• Deliver training, guidance, and advisory support to process and control owners on SOX and internal control requirements.
• Support enterprise risk management and internal controls initiatives, including advisory reviews, governance activities, and cross-functional projects as required.
• Support special projects, deep-dive reviews, management presentations, and strategic internal control initiatives as required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5–8 years experience in internal controls, SOX compliance, risk management, or internal audit.
• Professional certification preferred: CPA, CA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of COSO, SOX, IFRS, and PCAOB standard/s, with hands-on experience in documenting processes, RCMs, and testing controls

Key Skills And Competencies

• Proven ability to lead and manage internal control activities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to work with complex data.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Proactive, self-driven, and a strong team player.